Kim

This town is the epitome of a remote plains village. A fun informal restaurant at the only gas station in the area makes this a good stop while driving through. Eurasian Collared-Doves, Great-tailed Grackles and occasionally Cassin’s Kingbirds can be seen in town, and in season, Black-chinned Hummingbirds are common at local feeders.  Keep an eye out for Golden Eagles and Ferruginous Hawks.

County: Las Animas

Habitat: Urban/Suburban, Grassland/Prairie, Pond

Directions: Kim is along US 160, 73 miles east of Trinidad (Las Animas county is BIG), and 17 miles west of the Baca/Las Animas County line. CR 36 heads west from the center of Kim. GR 173 heads north from US 160, 14 miles west of Kim.

Delorme: 101 C4
Roads of Colorado: 156 B2-C2

Dates of Access: Open all year
Hours: Gas station is open from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Ownership: Municipal
Admission: Free

Restrictions: Please respect private property

Parking: Various
Lodging: Mayfield Ranch or hotels in Trinidad or La Junta

Handicapped: No
Handicapped Access: Viewing from car

Elevation: 5705

Latitude: 37.24581
Longitude: -103.35441