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Las Animas Colorado Tourism

The building of the Santa Fe Railroad in the early 1870s started the settlement of West Las Animas. The west was dropped and Las Animas took over as the county seat from Boggsville. The courthouse which was built in 1883, is still in use and is the oldest active courthouse in Colorado.

In the early days, Las Animas was used as the shipping point to market cattle for slaughter and consumption by areas back east. A mural on the side of the First National Bank pays tribute to these settlers.

While visiting Las Animas, stop in at the Kit Carson Museum, Bent County Courthouse, Fort Lyon or Bent’s Fort. There are many recreational opportunities available in the area. John Martin Reservoir, 20 miles east of Las Animas offers activities for the boater, fisherman or swimmer. Camping is allowed. Blue Lakes, north of Las Animas also is within easy driving distance. Hunters will also find plenty of ducks and geese on their annual hunting trips.