Trinidad was first explored by Spanish and Mexican traders, who liked its proximity to the Santa Fe Trail. It was founded after coal was discovered in the region, in 1862; this led to an influx of immigrants, eager to capitalize on this important natural resource. By the late 1860s, the town had about 1,200 residents.
hostel â(plural hostels) 1  A commercial overnight lodging place, with dormitory accommodation and shared facilities, especially a youth hostel. ( 2 not US) A temporary refuge for the homeless providing a bed and sometimes food. ( obsolete) A small, unendowed college in Oxford or Cambridge.
(lÉdÊ) n., v. lodged, lodgâ¢ing. n. 1. a makeshift or rough shelter or habitation; cabin or hut. 2. a house used as a temporary residence, as in the hunting season. 3. a house or cottage, as in a park or on an estate, occupied by a gatekeeper, caretaker, gardener, or other employee. 4. a resort hotel, motel, or inn. 5. the main building of a camp, resort hotel, or the like.