Downtown Trinidad Development Group

08/07/2026

Did you know that Colorado almost wasn't the Centennial State? Check out this history behind our State joining the Union in the History Colorado article below!

https://bit.ly/45cJJyR

08/06/2026

Join Fishers Peak State Park and Colorado Parks & Wildlife for a celebration and unveiling of our newest trails at the park. We'll have events for all ages.

Hike or bike on your own or participate in an untimed Poker Hike and Bike and other fun events with prizes!

9 miles of newly constructed trails will officially open on the 15th and we can't wait to share them with you. Park staff will be onsite to listen to your feedback and to share what's next to come as park development continues.

Official Fishers Peak State Park merchandize will also be available on-site to purchase.

A CPW Parks Pass or Keep Colorado Wild pass is required for park entry.

08/05/2026

Fisher's Peak, 1870-1878.

View of Trinidad, Colorado, from Simpsons Rest, looking southeast at Fisher's Peak. Near the bed of the Purgatoire River is an adobe, one story square enclosure that was the original residence of Felipe Baca.

Denver Public Library Special Collections, X-1787

08/03/2026

08/02/2026

Did you know that the Trinidad Carnegie Public Library has game sets for checkout?

See below for more info!

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Trinidad Carnegie Public Library
Game Sets
Now Available to check out!
Perfect for family gatherings or a day in the park, gather your friends and gear for an epic games showdown!
For any other information please give us a call.
719-846-6841 See less

08/01/2026

From Trinidad History Museum on the Historic Santa Fe Trail

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baseball champions from 1904 😱 the team was sponsored by Beshoar Drugstore and were from Trinidad, Colorado.
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Image: Group of 12 men posing in 3 rows wearing baseball uniforms. The word "Beshoar" is on each of their chests. History Colorado, 83.496.1

07/30/2026

Looking for something fun to do this weekend?

Trinidad Lake State Park has a great lineup of free activities for all ages!

Friday night, take a closer look at the hidden world around us with Magnify Nature and learn about the tiny organisms that help keep our lake healthy.

Saturday morning, give archery a try! Whether you've never picked up a bow or just want to practice, this is a great chance to learn in a fun, welcoming environment.

Then wrap up the day around the campfire with stories, music, and a few spooky tales under the stars.

All activities are free to attend. Just remember, vehicles entering the park will need a park pass. We hope to see you out at the lake!

07/28/2026

Don't Miss Out! Reserve Your Spot Today!

Ready to explore Trinidad's incredible history? Join us for the FREE ECHOS Historic Preservation Event on Saturday, August 1, for a fun-filled day of historic trolley tours, fascinating stories, lunch, and inspiring keynote speakers!

Whether you're a lifelong local, new to town, or just love history and architecture, this is a fantastic opportunity to experience Trinidad in a whole new way.

🎟️ Admission is FREE, but space is limited!
Reserve your spot today:
📞 719-846-9843
📧 [email protected]

Bring a friend and come discover why preserving our past helps shape our future!

07/26/2026

From the Trinidad History Museum on the Historic Santa Fe Trail:
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Take part in the 150th Anniversary of Colorado on August 1st! Trinidad History Museum is offering FREE Museum admission available from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and a day filled with fun!
Attractions include:
🎂 Lawn games, cake, and FUN!
🎨 150 Framed: A Visual History Community Mural Installation
🔥 Additionally, the third workshop for the Adobe Horno Build will occur, as eight volunteers (preregistered) will help plaster the Adobe Horno to prepare for the September fire up!
Everyone is invited to this once-in-a-lifetime milestone for our state and community!
Trinidad officially became a town 150 years ago – just a few months before Colorado became a state. And because Colorado is the only state to share an anniversary with the United States, it has also been 250 years since the founding fathers signed the Declaration of Independence.
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*Please note, the Trinidad History Museum includes four buildings with varying accessibility. The Santa Fe Trail Museum building and the Barglow Building are both fully wheelchair accessible. However, the Baca House and the Bloom Mansion have narrow doorways and both have ledges or steps that would require assistance. Additionally, there is no wheelchair access to the upper floors of either the Baca House or the Bloom Mansion.
Guests should be aware that Trinidad History Museum is located on a hill and the paths around the grounds and in the garden are mostly brick, so there may be spots that are difficult to navigate.

07/25/2026

Check out this historic photo of the tipple at Bowen coal mine in Las Animas County, north of Trinidad. The site was served by the Colorado & Southern Railway and shows a tin-roofed building and parked freight cars. This photo was estimated to have been taken between 1900 and 1930.

Photo credit: https://bit.ly/3T8mxz4