Las Animas:

• A rural area, located on US Highway 50, just North of the original route of the Mountain Branch of the Santa Fe Trail.
   

• South of town is what remains of Boggsville, named for famous mountain man Tom Boggs.
   

• There are many nearby opportunities for outdoor activities, such as, hunting/fishing/water sports. John Martin Reservoir is 20 miles east of Las Animas on Highway 50, the Purgatoire River is south of town on Highway 101 and Adobe Creek Reservoir is just 15 miles N on CR 10, and more.
   

• Las Animas Chamber of Commerce website.
   

• City of Las Animas website.