Bent’s Bird Sanctuary Best Western, Bent’s Fort Inn.

PO Box 108 Las Animas, CO 81054

Phone: 719-456-0011

Over 350 species of birds have been sited in Bent county. Some of these may be sited in the sanctuary located directly behind the inn. The sanctuary has five feeding stations connected by trails and a water walk for your viewing pleasure.

Bent County Fair Grounds / Extension Services

1499 Amb. Thompson Blvd. Las Animas, CO 81054

Phone: 719-456-0764 Fax: 719-456-1004 Email: Bent1@coop.ext.colostate.edu http://www.bent.colostate.edu/

Hours of operation from 8:00AM-4:00PM, Monday through Friday. Contact Leonard Pruett or Christy Ridley for 4H and agricultural information.

Bent County/Las Animas Community Center

Laura L. Ramsey - Recreational Director 1724 Ambassador Thompson Blvd. Las Animas, CO 81054

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Comanche National Grasslands

1420 E 3rd St La Junta, CO 81050

Phone: 719-384-2181 Fax: 719-384-7647 Email: coquist@fs.fed.us http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/psicc/coma/

Open 8:00 am – 12:00 pm; 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm. Comanche National Grasslands government-visitor information, recreation, hunting, tours into Picketwire Canyonland. No charge at any site. No camping fees. There is a $15.00 charge for Pickwire Canyon tours.

Corps of Engineers

29955 County Road 25.75 Hasty, Colorado 81044

Phone: 719-336-3476 Fax: 719-336-9711 Attn: Karen Downey, Park Ranger Email: karen.s.downey@spa02.usace.army.mil http://www.spa.usace.army.mil/recreation/

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Division of Wildlife

1204 East Olive St. Lamar, CO 81052

Phone: 719-336-6600 Emergency 719-456-1363 Fax: 719-336-6623 Email: steve.keefer@state.co.us http://www.wildlife.state.co.us

Office is open 8:00AM-5:00PM, Monday - Friday Lucille Kelly, Secretary. More Info

John Martin Reservoir State Park

30703 Rd. 24 Hasty, CO  81044

Phone: 719-829-1801 Fax: 719-829-1807 Email: John.martin.park@state.co.us Web: John Martin Reservoir State Park Other: John Martin Brochure

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Las Animas/Bent County Golf Course

P.O. Box 375 Las Animas, CO 81054

Phone: 719-456-2511

Open 8:00AM to 5:00PM daily, year-round weather permitting, honor system when closed. Located east of Las Animas on Bent Avenue. More Info

Las Animas Baseball Association

Las Animas, CO 81054

Phone: 719-456-1127

Summer league baseball and softball. Frank Cornelius, Vice President. Ages 5-12, $20.00 and ages 13-15, $30.00.

Las Animas Trofin Swim Team

12250 Rd. FF.75 Las Animas, CO 81054

Phone: 719-456-0334 Fax: 719-456-2100

Early practice in April & May at the La Junta High School. June & July daily practice at the Las Animas outdoor pool. Swim meets are held on the weekends. Provides a safe, competative and learning environment for young swimmers. Contact Coach James Wilson at 456-0737 for additional information.