Valdez, Colorado
Valdez: Situated at an elevation of 6,490 feet in the Purgatoire River valley of Las Animas County, this small unincorporated community in southern Colorado was once a significant coal mining company town.
About
Valdez is a city located in the county of Las Animas in the U.S. state of Colorado.
Quick Facts about Valdez
| State | Colorado (United States) |
| County | Las Animas County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.1222,-104.7019 |
| Time Zone | America/Denver |
| Local time | 03:23:58 (6th November 2026) |
| Weather | 30℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Valdez is located at 37°7'20"N 104°42'7"W (37.1222400, -104.7019300).
Valdez map
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Weather
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. West southwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Valdez, CO. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 128258 | Trinidad State Junior College | Trinidad (CO) | 81082 |
Nearby Transit Stations (3)
Rail and bus stations connected to Valdez, CO. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRI | Trinidad | 110 West Pine Street | RAIL |
| RAT | Raton | 201 South First Street | RAIL |
| AMC | Alamosa, CO | 111 Pike Avenue | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Valdez.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Weston Post Office | Weston (CO) | 81091 |
Other cities in Las Animas County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Las Animas County , CO.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Trinidad | 8,127 | Home Rule Municipality in Las Animas County, Colorado, United States |