For the civic-minded, Bent County offers a variety of opportunities for community involvement. We have a variety of civic organizations, city and county boards and volunteering options.

Las Animas City Committees meet to hear requests from the public, discuss issues that affect the quality of life in the city and make recommendations to the city council.

Bent County Boards hold hearings, discuss county issues and make recommendations to the Board of Commissioners. They also manage the Bent County Fair, the library and the senior opportunity center, and determine how the lodging tax and lottery funds will be disbursed.

If you want to give your time to help your neighbors, there are a number of Volunteering Opportunities you can explore.