SNAP Benefits for November 2025 are on Hold

Because of the federal government shutdown, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has not released the funds that states use to pay SNAP (food assistance) benefits. This means Colorado is unable to issue the close to $120 million of November SNAP benefits to clients until the federal government restores funding.

Read More about SNAP Benefits for November 2025 are on Hold
Fire Restrictions - Stage 1
0

Home

Welcome to Las Animas County founded in 1866

Boasting a population of just under 15,000, Las Animas county is located in the southeastern portion of Colorado. The county takes its name from the Mexican Spanish name of the Purgatoire River, originally called El Río de las Ánimas Perdidas en el Purgatorio, which means "River of the Lost Souls in Purgatory." The county seat is located in Trinidad. Brochure link about southern Colorado and Las Animas County. Additional information can be found at Colorado Encyclopedia.

County Announcements

The Las Animas County Department of Human Services, in partnership with the South Central Council of Governments, has launched the Las Animas County Community Food Fund, a new initiative designed to help local households access supplemental food resources during times of financial strain.
Due to the federal government shutdown, the United States Department of Agriculture has informed the State of Colorado and Las Animas County Dept.