Las Animas County, Administrative division in southeastern Colorado, US.
Las Animas County spans 4,775 square miles of land, making it the largest county in Colorado, with mountains, grasslands, and river valleys.
The county was established in 1866 and derives its name from the Purgatoire River, which Spanish settlers named for lost souls in purgatory.
The county population includes strong Hispanic heritage, with over 40 percent of residents identifying as Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Residents can access county services including building permits, marriage licenses, and property assessments through the administrative offices in Trinidad.
The county contains sections of the Comanche National Grassland, San Isabel National Forest, and the new Fishers Peak State Park.
Location: Colorado
Inception: 1866
Capital city: Trinidad
Shares border with: Huerfano County, Otero County, Bent County, Baca County, Union County, Colfax County, Costilla County, Pueblo County
Website: http://lasanimascounty.org
GPS coordinates: 37.32000,-104.04000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:54
Black Mesa
67 km
Spanish Peaks
83 km
Spanish Peaks Wilderness
83.4 km
Piñon Canyon Maneuver Site
15.6 km
West Spanish Peak
84.6 km
Trinidad Lake State Park
50.8 km
Lathrop State Park
78.3 km
Purgatoire River track site
51.2 km
Huerfano Butte
84.6 km
North Cheyenne Cañon Park
90 km
Raton Mesa
45.1 km
East Spanish Peak
78.3 km
Ludlow Tent Colony Site
48.1 km
Trinchera Cave Archeological District
17.3 km
Penitente Canyon
66.9 km
Mount Mestas
102.1 km
Frank G. Bloom House
44.5 km
Trinidad History Museum
44.3 km
Montoya Ranch
102.6 km
First Baptist Church
44.4 km
Cokedale Historic District
55 km
Francisco Plaza
88.3 km
Huerfano County High School
74.4 km
Our Lady of Guadalupe Church and Medina Cemetery
70.6 km
Earl School
21.1 km
Corazon de Trinidad
44.6 km
Frank Latuda House
44.9 km
Baca House and Outbuilding
44.3 kmReviews
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