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Trinidad’s Hotdish Competition Returns to Heat Up Main Street

Trinidad’s Hotdish Competition Returns to Heat Up Main Street

Trinidad will host its second annual hotdish competition Jan. 31 at The Commons at Space to Create, inviting cooks and families to celebrate community food traditions downtown.

Lisa Park•2 min read•02:45 AM

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Approximately 14,600 residents

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Trinidad, Colorado

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4,775 square miles in southeastern Colorado

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Trinidad downtown anchors Las Animas County tourism and small businesses

Trinidad downtown anchors Las Animas County tourism and small businesses

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Perry Stokes Airport strengthens Las Animas County emergency and economy

Perry Stokes Airport strengthens Las Animas County emergency and economy

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Essential Las Animas County contacts for services and emergencies

Essential Las Animas County contacts for services and emergencies

A consolidated list of county and community contacts to help residents access public services, health resources, and eme...

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Las Animas County tackles wolves, wildfire and behavioral health

Las Animas County tackles wolves, wildfire and behavioral health

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Trinidad Library January programs boost family support and access

Trinidad Library January programs boost family support and access

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Winter-friendly short hikes and walks for Las Animas County residents

Winter-friendly short hikes and walks for Las Animas County residents

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Fishers Peak State Park grows trail network, shaping local health and access

Fishers Peak State Park grows trail network, shaping local health and access

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Trinidad council approves Pilot travel center, advances workforce housing

Trinidad council approves Pilot travel center, advances workforce housing

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Fox West Theatre Seeks Funds to Start Phase Two Construction in Trinidad

Fox West Theatre Seeks Funds to Start Phase Two Construction in Trinidad

Fox West Theatre Alliance seeks funds to start phase two construction to restore the 1908 theater, rehabbing storefronts...

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Trinidad council debates planned 25% utility rate increases

Trinidad council debates planned 25% utility rate increases

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Prescribed burns at Fort Carson may send smoke into Las Animas County

Prescribed burns at Fort Carson may send smoke into Las Animas County

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Grass fire east of Kim contained after burning more than 2,500 acres

Grass fire east of Kim contained after burning more than 2,500 acres

A grass fire east of Kim burned more than 2,500 acres and was declared 100% contained; residents are urged to enroll in ...

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Las Animas ranchers bring decade-spanning tradition to National Western show

Las Animas ranchers bring decade-spanning tradition to National Western show

Las Animas County ranch family brought about 10 cattle to the 120th National Western Stock Show, tapping national buyers...

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Trinidad native’s Give It Forward Santa Drives serves 1,300 children

Trinidad native’s Give It Forward Santa Drives serves 1,300 children

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Adams State honors local graduate as outstanding School of Education student

Adams State honors local graduate as outstanding School of Education student

Adams State recognized Gianna Vezzani as an outstanding graduate for the fall term, highlighting a local candidate who c...

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Trinidad drug seizures, dealership closure and Aguilar water woes

Trinidad drug seizures, dealership closure and Aguilar water woes

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Trinidad resident accuses city inspector of unethical work and conflict of interest

Trinidad resident accuses city inspector of unethical work and conflict of interest

A longtime Trinidad resident accused the city building inspector of substandard, unpermitted work and possible conflict ...

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Dirt-road cycling brings tourism boost to Las Animas County

Dirt-road cycling brings tourism boost to Las Animas County

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Winter storm warning disrupted Trinidad-area commutes, raised preparedness questions

Winter storm warning disrupted Trinidad-area commutes, raised preparedness questions

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Trinidad seeks residents for boards shaping downtown and services

Trinidad seeks residents for boards shaping downtown and services

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Aguilar Falls to Manzanola in Las Animas County Weekly Basketball Roundup

Aguilar Falls to Manzanola in Las Animas County Weekly Basketball Roundup

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Aleesha Duran Arrested for Failure to Appear; 2018 Murder Probation Active

Aleesha Duran Arrested for Failure to Appear; 2018 Murder Probation Active

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Trinidad concert series brings Julio Chavez to Mt. Carmel Chapel

Trinidad concert series brings Julio Chavez to Mt. Carmel Chapel

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Trinidad Lake State Park Anchors Las Animas County Recreation Economy

Trinidad Lake State Park Anchors Las Animas County Recreation Economy

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Winter Travel Preparedness for Las Animas County Residents and Visitors

Winter Travel Preparedness for Las Animas County Residents and Visitors

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Trinidad Miners face Raton Tigers amid mixed results

Trinidad Miners face Raton Tigers amid mixed results

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Scenic Byways Tie Trinidad to Las Animas County Tourism and Economy

Scenic Byways Tie Trinidad to Las Animas County Tourism and Economy

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Trinidad Weighs Annual State of the City Address to Boost Transparency

Trinidad Weighs Annual State of the City Address to Boost Transparency

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Las Animas County Strengthens Local Support for Veterans and Families

Las Animas County Strengthens Local Support for Veterans and Families

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