Denver & Rio Grande Railroad Station

Year Listed:    2007
County:    Conejos County
Status:    ALERT
Context:    Transportation
Date Constructed:    c.1890

Significance:
This station, constructed out of quarried ashlar volcanic stone, served the town of Antonito and the surrounding communities until 1951; all of Antonito’s original town buildings were constructed facing the station.

Threat When Listed:
Vacant for over 50 years, neglect and deferred maintenance are taking a toll on the structure.

Since Listing:   
The station is structurally sound but continues to deteriorate, from lack of maintenance. The Permian Basin RR is in negotiations with the Town of Antonito to turn the building back into a passenger depot.  

Last Update:
July 2008