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Homegrown leader chosen to guide Las Animas Schools
After nearly three decades of service to Las Animas students, educator and administrator Lana Gardner will now take on the district’s highest leadership role.
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Memorial Day ceremonies held in Bent County
Patti Shene GonzalesVFW Post No. 2411 AuxiliaryMemorial Day ceremonies, organized by the VFW Post No. 2411 auxiliary member Deb Abdulla were held at Las Animas Cemetery and Fort Lyon National Cemetery to honor our fallen heroes. Deb emphasized the number of soldiers’ lives lost over the years and the impact those deaths had in our…
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Ortiz named SFL Player of the Year
A memorable baseball season across the 2A Santa Fe League was recognized this week with the announcement of the 2026 All-Conference Baseball Team, highlighted by a strong showing from league champion Fowler and Player of the Year honors for Las Animas standout Braydon Ortiz.