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Trinidad has easy access via Interstate 25, and is only a few hours from Denver, Colorado Springs, Santa Fe, and Taos. The region is enjoying a surge of popularity as people from all over are moving in to embrace the friendly small town living and economic potential. Affordable mountain property and real estate has been one of the biggest attractions bringing people from all over the US to purchase their retirement property here in Southern Colorado.The area is popular for tourism recreation and a base for hunting
The quality of life is exceptional in Trinidad and the surrounding Las Animas County. With a pleasant climate,there are opportunities for recreation and relaxation for everyone. Golf, fishing, picnicking, camping, hiking, four-wheeling, wildlife, and hunting are just some of the recreational activities to be enjoyed.
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The Southern Colorado Repertory Theatre Company delights residents and visitors alike with its summer season of plays and musicals. The Trinidaddio Blues Festival attracts music lovers from around the country to see top Blues performers.
Summer also brings the weekly Farmer's Market on Main Street, where not only can you get great produce, but you'll run into friends and neighbors.
Downtown is designated a National Historic District, with some superb archetecture. A unique feture of downtown Trinidad is it's brick streets. Many of the historic buildings have or are undergoing renovation, seeing new life as shops, art galleries and businesses. Trinidad is also know for it's growing artist's community with nationally and regionally known artists drawing inspiration from the diverse landscape of the area. Positioned between Santa Fe and Denver, the town makes a logical choice for those who want small town appeal, yet easy access to major markets.
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East of town as the foothills spill out onto the plains, one will find working farms and ranches, interspersed with rural residential housing. For people who want wide open views, the mesa tops and valleys east of Trinidad are ideal. The towns of Hoehne, Branson and Kim are east of Trinidad.
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As one travels west from Trinidad along Highway 12, there are several small towns, each with its own unique qualities. First is Cokedale with its many old mining era homes, and the ruins of the coke ovens. Also along the route are Primero, Segundo and Weston. Once old coal mining towns, they now are the hub of activity for Coal Bed Methane extraction. Many mountain property developments lie along the county roads that snake up the canyons and ridge tops from these towns.
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Monument Lake
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Cuchara Pass
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Walsesnburg and La Veta
Huerfano, (pronounced WAR-FA-NO), County is known as the land of “History, Mystery & Fascination. The towns of Walsenburg, La Veta and Cuchara form a semi circle arount the prominent landmark of the twin mountains, The Spanish Peaks. Many rural developments are scattered throughout the county, offering spectacular scenery and wide open spaces. The area boasts a wealth of recreational opportunities including some of the best fishing in the state. The San Isabel National Forest is south and west of Walsenburg, around the Spanish Peaks and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
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La Veta is situated on the eastern side of La Veta Pass through the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. To the south of town is the foot of the West Spanish Peak and the eighteen hole, Tom Weiskopf designed Grandote Golf Course.
Cuchara, Colorado is situated on the eastern slopes of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in the heart of the Cucharas River Valley. The town is surrounded by the San Isabel National Forest with all its' lakes, mountains and wilderness.
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Recreation
There are many recreation opportunities in the Trinidad/Walsenburg area. View a sampling here.
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