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Las Animas County
Las Animas County is one of the 64 counties in the U.S. state 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."

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Penitente Canyon
Penitente Canyon is a canyon located in Las Animas County, Colorado. The canyon is approximately 10 miles long and 2,000 feet deep. It is home to a variety of plants and animals, as well as a number of prehistoric archaeological sites. The canyon was first inhabited by the Ute Indians, who used it as a hunting ground. In the 1800s, the canyon was settled by Hispanic farmers and ranchers. Today, the canyon is a popular recreation area, with hiking, camping, and rock climbing opportunities.

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