Town & Country Estates Realty

Here is some useful information for planning your relocation to Southern Colorado.

Climate

Trinidad is situated on the front range of the Rocky Mountains in Southern Colorado. Being on the eastern slope at an altitude of 6,025' above sea level it hasa semi-arid climate with over 300 days of Sunshine per year. Precipitation averages 14 inches of rainfall and less than 100 inches of snowfall per year.

Summers are warm and dry with daytime temperatures in the 80 to 90 degree range, with scattered late summer afternoon thunderstorms. Because of the diverse topography, weather and temperatures can vary throughout the region, with mountain properties usually cooler. Severe cold in the winter is usually rare, and short lived, and often balmy days make one think spring has settled into the middle of winter.

City of Trinidad

Below are some important numbers for the City of Trinidad. Please also see their web page for more information.

City of Trinidad Web Page

Trinidad/Las Animas County Chamber of Commerce
1-866-480-4750 or locally 719-846-9285

Trinidad-Las Animas Economic Development
1-800-748-1970 or locally 719-846-9412 or email tlaced@sensonics.org

Las Animas County Clerk and Recorders Office
719-846-3314 or email lacntyckerk@activematrix.net

Trinidad Building Inspector (719) 846-9843
City Planner’s Office (719) 846-9843
City Clerk (719) 846-9843
Trinidad Landfill (719) 846-2538

Las Animas County Resources

Here are some phone numbers to help you find what you are looking for locally. You may also check out their web page for more information

Trinidad/Las Animas County Economic Development

Building Permits: Las Animas County Building and Planning Dept.
Court House Bldg.
Trinidad, CO. 81082
Vince Vigil – Building Inspector
Phone: (719) 846-4486
(Permit fees are based on the cost and size of the building to be constructed. Property owner must have a septic permit, building plans and cost estimates prior to purchasing a building permit for construction of a residence).

Property Taxes: Las Animas County Tax Assessor’s Office
Court House Bldg, Trinidad, CO. 81082
(719) 846-2295

Las Animas County Health Department
412 Benedicta Ave.
Trinidad, CO. 81082
Phone: (719) 846-2213
Perk test cost: Approx. $150.00
Permit cost: call for info.
Septic Systems: (Permit and perk test are mandatory for all construction of homes)

Las Animas County Airport (719) 846-6271
Las Animas County Clerk and Recorder (719) 846-3314
Clerk of County Commissioners (719) 846-2081
Director of Emergency Management (719) 846-6886
District Attorney (719) 846-9224
Land Use Administrator (719) 846-7160
Mapping Department (719) 846-7679
Public Health Clinic (719) 846-2213
Las Animas County Sheriff (719) 846-2211
Social Services Department (719) 846-2276
Treasurer (719) 846-2981
Zoning and Building Enforcement Officer (719) 846-4486Trinidad Police Dept. (719) 846-9262

Walsenburg/ Huerfano County

Walsenburg City Government - City Hall

Walsenburg City Government - City Hall
Categories: Government Offices

525 South Albert Avenue, Walsenburg, CO 81089

(719) 738-1048

Huerfano County Chamber of Commerce

Huerfano County

Sangres.com

La Veta Cuchara Chamber of Commerce

Huerfano County Courthouse
401 Main St. Walsenburg, CO 81089-2045
719-738-2370 - fax: 719-738-3996
Courthouse Open: 8 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Commissioner meetings: Wednesday PM
Congressional District: 3
Senate District: 2
House District: 62, 64

County Offices:
Commissioners
Roger Cain, Art Bobian, Scott King 719-738-2370
County Administrator John Galusha 719-738-3485 Assessor Louise Sandoval 719-738-1191
Building Inspector Steven B. Channel 719-738-1220
Clerk & Recorder Judy Benine 719-738-2380

Schools and Districts

Trinidad/Las Animas County School District 1

Hoehne, Colorado

School district: Hoehne Reorganized 3

Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade - 358 Students with 3 Schools

Hoehne Elementary School Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade 179 Students

Hoehne High School 9th Grade to 12th Grade 107 Students

Hoehne Junior High School 7th Grade to 8th Grade, 62 Students

Trinidad , Colorado Schools

Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade :: 1,466 Students :: 6 Schools
Eckhart Elementary School Pre-Kindergarten to 1st Grade, 209 Students

Fisher's Peak Elementary School 2nd Grade to 5th Grade, 439 Students

Trinidad High School
9th Grade to 12th Grade,458 Students

Trinidad Junior High School
6th Grade to 8th Grade, 360 Students

Grace Christian Center Inc
Kindergarten to 7th Grade, 28 Students Non-Denominational Christian Private School

Trinidad Catholic School
Kindergarten to 12th Grade, 203 Students Roman Catholic Private School

Weston, Colorado Schools

School District: Primero Reorganized 2
Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade :: 205 Students with 2 Schools
Primero Elementary School
Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade, 105 Students

Primero Junior-Senior High School
6th Grade to 12th Grade, 100 Students

Aguilar School District Reorganized 6

Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade - 159 Students with 2 Schools

Aguilar Elementary School
Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade, 96 Students

Aguilar Junior-Senior High School
7th Grade to 12th Grade, 63 Students

Kim, Colorado Schools

Local School District: Kim Reorganized 88
Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade :: 64 Students with 2 Schools
Kim Elementary School
Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade, 39 Students

Kim Undivided High School
7th Grade to 12th Grade, 25 Students

Branson, Colorado Schools

Local School District: Branson Reorganized 82
Kindergarten to 12th Grade - 739 Students with 3 Schools
Branson Alternative School
Kindergarten to 12th Grade :: 700 Students

Branson Elementary School
Kindergarten to 6th Grade :: 18 Students

Branson Undivided High School
7th Grade to 12th Grade :: 21 Students

Trinidad State Junior College: General Information
600 Prospect St, Trinidad - (719) 846-5011

Huerfano School District RE-1

Gardner, Colorado Schools

Gardner Elementary School
Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade :: 86 Students

La Veta, Colorado Schools

Local School District: La Veta Re-2
Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade :: 289 Students :: 2 Schools
La Veta Elementary School
Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade :: 170 Students La Veta Junior-Senior High School
7th Grade to 12th Grade :: 119 Students

Walsenburg, Colorado Schools

Local School District Huerfano Re-1 - 830 Students in 4 Schools
John Mall High School
9th Grade to 12th Grade :: 250 Students

Walsenburg Middle School
5th Grade to 8th Grade :: 202 Students

Washington Elementary School
Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade :: 292 Students

Relocation Resources