City of Las Animas
Location in Bent County and the state of Colorado
Coordinates: 38°4′1″N 103°13′33″W / 38.06694, -103.22583
Country	United States
State	Colorado
County[1]	Bent
Incorporated	May 15, 1886[2]
Government
- Type	Statutory City[1]
Area
- Total	3.3 km² (1.3 sq mi)
- Land	3.3 km² (1.3 sq mi)
- Water	0 km² (0 sq mi)
Elevation GR3	1,188 m (3,898 ft)
Population (2000)
- Total	2,758
- Density	835.8/km² (2,121.5/sq mi)
Time zone	Mountain (MST) (UTC-7)
- Summer (DST)	MDT (UTC-6)
ZIP code[3]	81054
Area code(s)	719
FIPS code	08-43660
GNIS feature ID	0195526

Las Animas is a city in Bent County, Colorado, United States. The population was 2,758 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Bent County^GR6. Las Animas, located in southeast Colorado, is east of Pueblo, near Bent's Fort. Las Animas is home to the Kit Carson Museum. Image File history File links Bent_County_Colorado_Incorporated_and_Unincorporated_areas_Las_Animas_Highlighted. ... Bent County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. ... Official language(s) English Capital Denver Largest city Denver Largest metro area Denver-Aurora Metro Area Area  Ranked 8th  - Total 104,185 sq mi (269,837 km²)  - Width 280 miles (451 km)  - Length 380 miles (612 km)  - % water 0. ... This list of countries, arranged alphabetically, gives an overview of countries of the world. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... 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Geography

Las Animas is located at 38°4′1″N, 103°13′33″W (38.066980, -103.225937)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.3 km² (1.3 mi²), all land. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...

Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 2,758 people, 1,091 households, and 716 families residing in the city. The population density was 825.5/km² (2,134.2/mi²). There were 1,264 housing units at an average density of 378.3/km² (978.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 74.87% White, 0.91% African American, 2.86% Native American, 0.58% Asian, 15.34% from other races, and 5.44% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 42.60% of the population. Image:1870 census Lindauer Weber 01. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There were 1,091 households out of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.0% were married couples living together, 14.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.3% were non-families. 30.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 3.04. Marriage is an interpersonal relationship with governmental, social, or religious recognition, usually intimate and sexual, and often created as a contract, or through civil process. ...

In the city the population was spread out with 27.3% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 24.0% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 94.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,157, and the median income for a family was $29,815. Males had a median income of $26,168 versus $23,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,893. About 19.7% of families and 25.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 39.3% of those under age 18 and 14.4% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Santa Fe Trail Day

Las Animas is the home of Santa Fe Trail Day, a celebration of the pioneers who took this trail into the west. This local holiday claims it is the oldest Student Council sponsored event in the US. The Las Animas High School Student Council organizes the day, with assistance from the Bent County Chamber of Commerce. Festivities have included a Parade, a Costume Contest, Square Dancing, a Demolition Derby, and many other activities through the years. In past years, students have spread out events over a two-day period, sometimes making this a weekend event. The event occurs on the last Friday in April. Trail logo The Santa Fe Trail was an historic 19th century transportation route across southwestern North America connecting Missouri with Santa Fe, New Mexico. ...

Columbian Elementary School

Columbian Elementary School, April 6, 2005

Built in 1916 to replace the old Columbian School (built in 1887), Columbian Elementary School was the only Spanish architecture in Las Animas. It was also the only open-courtyard school in the state of Colorado. This 90-year-old building met its fate with a wrecking crew on February 21, 2006^[4]. Columbian School was designated to the 2004 Colorado Preservation, Inc. List of Endangered Places. It was also added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2004 (List of Registered Historic Places in Colorado). However, on July 26, 2006, the school was removed from the National Register [1]. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1600x1200, 382 KB) Summary Matthew A. Chavez took this photo on April 6, 2005 I, the creator of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1600x1200, 382 KB) Summary Matthew A. Chavez took this photo on April 6, 2005 I, the creator of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ... Sagrada Família church, by Gaudí Spanish architecture refers to architecture carried out during any era in what is now modern-day Spain, and by Spanish architects worldwide. ... is the 52nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... A typical plaque showing entry on the National Register of Historic Places. ... List of Registered Historic Places in Colorado: Adams County Aurora Blanche A. Wilson House Brighton Brighton High School Denver Riverside Cemetery Northglenn Thede Farmhouse Westminster Bowles House Harris Park School Union High School Westminster Castle William J. Gregory House Alamosa County Alamosa Alamosa County Courthouse American National Bank Building Denver... is the 207th day of the year (208th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

A new elementary school now stands just west of the old school location.

Water issues

As in most agricultural areas, water is a central issue in Las Animas. Like many cities in Southeastern Colorado, Las Animas competes with wealthier cities on the front range for the water necessary to sustain life and the local agricultural economy. Developers and municipalities have capitalized upon drought and low crop prices by buying water from desperate farmers. As this water is diverted upstream to serve the larger cities, Las Animas loses access to this important resource.

Historic places to visit in or near Las Animas

• Granada War Relocation Center in Granada, Colorado
• Bent's Fort
• Boggsville
• Bent County Courthouse and Jail
• Bent County High School
• Kit Carson Museum, soon to be joined with the John W. Rawlings Museum

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Notable persons from Las Animas

• Ceran St. Vrain, businessman
• Charles Bent, pioneer
• Donetta Davidson, Colorado Secretary of State, 1999-2006
• John W. Rawlings, civic leader
• Ken Curtis, actor, Gunsmoke
• Kenneth Kester, Colorado State Senator, District 2
• Kit Carson, pioneer
• Llewellyn Thompson, U.S. Ambassador to Austria and Soviet Union
• Mari Yoriko Sabusawa, wife of James Michener
• William Bent, pioneer

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Notable movies filmed in or around Las Animas

• Badlands (movie)
• Centennial (miniseries)

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External links

Coordinates: 38.06698° N 103.225937° W Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...

• Bent County, Colorado
• Bent County Democrat
• Colorado Preservation, Inc, 2004
• National Register of Historic Places, Bent County

References