Downtown Trinidad Development Group

06/06/2026

Check out this post from the Trinidad History Museum on the Historic Santa Fe Trail!

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View of the construction of a Colorado and Southern railroad turntable in Trinidad, 1923. A group of workers stand and watch. Repair shops and construction materials are in the distance.

Denver Public Library Special Collections, Z-6038

06/05/2026

06/05/2026

06/03/2026

The week has arrived!

Trinidad is proud to host the 2026 CCI Summit, June 3–5, throughout Downtown Trinidad!

Over the next three days, 350–400 visitors from across Colorado will be exploring our community, supporting local businesses, and experiencing everything Trinidad has to offer. This is a fantastic opportunity to increase foot traffic, boost sales, and create lasting connections with new customers.

Business owners: Make sure you're ready to put your best foot forward! Review the Business Readiness Guide and take advantage of this exciting opportunity to showcase your business.

View the Business Readiness Guide here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qRujIF6mpibKnVkBgTlbTB5LNsNDpGtS6h_6qweNI1Q/edit?usp=sharing

Let's give our visitors a warm Trinidad welcome and show them why our community is such a special place!

05/31/2026

Check out this photo from Las Animas County's history. Members of the Colorado National Guard, called in to suppress the UMWA strike against CF&I, sit on a wooden boardwalk at Ludlow Station in Ludlow. This is estimated to have been taken in 1914.

Image credit: https://bit.ly/4wZ1NZN

05/29/2026

05/26/2026

Join us every other Friday starting May 29 on the Bloom Lawns for a movement class that is fun for the whole family! Taught by Sabra Lopez, this class is open to all ages.

Friday May 29 | 9 AM - 10 AM at Trinidad History Museum

Get Tickets: https://tickets-trinidad.historycolorado.org/event/move-and-groove-family-fitness-class/tickets

Cost is $5/person, or save by purchasing a child and adult ticket for $8 total. (Use discount code 2for8 at checkout.)

Please bring a mat and water bottle. Enter the museum grounds through the gate on Walnut Street. For questions or more information, contact Millie at [email protected].

05/25/2026

We wish you a wonderful Memorial Day Trinidad!

05/24/2026

Check out this historic photo of Trinidad showing members of the Colorado National Guard, sent to suppress the UMWA strike against CF&I, pose next to a mule, with pistols drawn, in a camp near Ludlow. A howitzer canon is nearby.

Photo credit: https://bit.ly/4vlaKeD

05/23/2026

From Trinidad Carnegie Public Library:

SRP 2026 UNEARTH A STORY
Registration:
Starts- May 30th Ends- June 12th
🦖🌋 Unearth a Story at the Library This Summer! 🌋🦕
Get ready to dig into adventure with our annual Summer Reading Program, Unearth a Story — a dinosaur-themed summer packed with prehistoric fun, exciting activities, and reading adventures for all ages!
We’re kicking things off on June 10th at Cimino Park with an epic Foam Party to celebrate the start of summer reading. Throughout the summer, participants can enjoy a variety of exciting events including a Teen Volleyball Tournament, a colorful and messy Color Run, crafts, games, activities, and plenty of dino-sized fun!
Readers can also earn awesome incentives and prizes just for participating and tracking their reading. Whether you love dinosaurs, stories, art, or outdoor fun, there’s something for everyone to discover this summer.
Join us as we stomp, roar, read, and Unearth a Story together! 🦴📚✨
Happy Reading!!Don't miss out on this thrilling chance to engage in a range of exciting activities. While many events are free, some may require prior registration.
Scan the QR code to sign up for the Summer Reading Program, or visit
https://bit.ly/4ut4eCk to register.