Who represents Las Animas, Colorado
7 elected members of the Las Animas town government.
- Charles ShupeMayor (At-Large)
- Lynette WolfeWard 2 (Mayor Pro Tem)
- Richard StwalleyWard 1
- Eraclio QuintanillaWard 1
- Maria MedinaWard 2
- Glynn TaylorWard 3
- Dennis McDaniel, Jr.Ward 3
See Las Animas on the map, with district boundaries, upcoming meetings and local news.
Las Animas is in Bent County and Las Animas School District RE-1.
Latest news in Las Animas
- Ogallala Commons Presents “Preserving Our Water Field Day” in Las Animas, CO on October 18, 2026The Prowers Journal · Oct 12, 2026
- Las Animas officer facing charges of extortionFOX21 News Colorado · Sep 13, 2026
- Las Animas police officer charged with extortion, official misconduct following CBI investigationKiowa County Press · Sep 12, 2026
- Huerfano and Las Animas counties to participate in a project measuring basic income effectsColorado Public Radio · Jul 13, 2026
- Three structures threatened by Las Animas FireFOX21 News Colorado · Jun 11, 2026
- While waiting for the Arkansas Valley pipeline, Las Animas and La Junta rely on reverse osmosis for clean drinking waterRocky Mountain PBS · Apr 10, 2026
- Median rent
- $1,005/mo +52% since 2013
- Household income
- $48,917 +58% since 2013
- Home value
- $111,500 +102% since 2013
- Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent
- 61% Colorado: 52%
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 and 2009-2013. Not adjusted for inflation.
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