Trinidad has a population of around 9,000, with an elevation of 6,025 feet.  Trinidad is on the Purgatoire River and on the east side of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Trinidad (Gateway to the Rockies) is an old mining town with lots of colorful history and is located on the Santa Fe Trail.  One of the most scenic drives in Colorado is the Hwy. of Legends from Trinidad to Cuchara on Hwy. 12.  Trindad's air service is an asphalt runway approximately 9,000 ft.  with hangar and tie-down service.  There are 14 motels, one 75-bed hospital, a nursing home of 233 beds, and 14 churches.  Safeway is a major grocery chain, there are numerous small unique shops, and a Wal-Mart store. 


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