Trinidad, CO
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About Trinidad
- • Singer Judy Collins was born in Trinidad before her family relocated to Seattle.
- • Trinidad was home to one of Colorado's first legal recreational marijuana dispensaries.
- • Coal mining and its location along the Santa Fe Trail established Trinidad.
- • Rumors persist of secret tunnels beneath downtown, used in the Prohibition era.
- • The coal boom and bust cycles profoundly impacted Trinidad's growth and economy.
- • Named for the Holy Trinity, it was established in 1876.
- • Its population is around 8,300, similar to a small college's student body.
- • At 6,025 feet, the elevation offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
- • Healthcare, retail, and tourism drive Trinidad's economy today.
- • A palpable sense of history and artistic resurgence intertwine.
- • Denver Broncos games provide Colorado sports excitement, 1998 Super Bowl win.
- • Trinidad State Junior College's baseball team has won multiple regional championships.