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Early Childhood

The Huerfano-Las Animas Counties Early Childhood Advisory Council supports children and families in Huerfano and Las Animas Counties through partnerships which promote healthy kids, families and communication through self-sufficiency.

Environmental Health

The Environmental Health programs focus on preventing communicable diseases and environmental conditions that could be harmful to your health.

Emergency Preparedness and Response

The Emergency Preparedness and Response program is dedicated to providing helpful and informative resources in the areas of disease, natural disaster, terrorism and other emergency threats.

Healthy Communities

Healthy Community Coordinators/Children's Medicaid is a special healthcare program within Medicaid for children and youth age 20 and under who have current Medicaid eligibility.

Public Health

Public Health Nursing improves the well being of communities by promoting health and preventing disease, disability, and premature death among all residents of Las Animas and Huerfano Counties. PHN works in partnership with community residents to create the conditions that ensure healthy lives.

Flu Vaccinations

Seasonal flu is a form of influenza ("the flu") that occurs yearly. If you are using the Health Department for your flu vaccination, you can receive your vaccine at either the Las Animas County Health Department or the Huerfano County Health Department.

Vital Statistics

The Las Animas and Huerfano Counties Vital Statistics Office maintains birth and death records from 1910 and forward. These certificates are certified legal documents and can be used for passports, traveling, school registration and driver’s licenses etc.

Women, Infants and Children Program

The WIC program provides personalized nutrition education, breastfeeding support, as well as screening and referrals to other health, food and community programs.

Las Animas - Huerfano Counties Mission

In partnership with the community, our mission is to promote preventative health, education, and to provide healthcare services that will enhance the quality of life for citizens of Las Animas and Huerfano Counties.

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December 16, 2025

Thank You for Joining Us for the Drop Da Vape Events with Robb Holla

Thank you to everyone who attended and supported our Drop Da Vape events with Robb Holla in Trinidad and Walsenburg.

November 4, 2025

Parent Night: Drop Da Vape – What Every Parent Needs to Know

We’re inviting you to attend an important Parent Night: Drop Da Vape – What Every Parent Needs to Know, presented by Robb Holla, R.T.(R) (ARRT), a National Youth Speaker.This session will help parents understand how vaping is impacting our youth and what you can do to make a difference.Pizza & drinks will be provided!

October 17, 2025

Colorado public health officials confirm measles in a visitor from out-of-state, release locations for potential exposures in Southern Colorado

For immediate releaseContacts: Hope Shuler, Colorado Department of Public Health and EnvironmentEmail: hope.shuler@state.co.usKim Gonzales, Las Animas-Huerfano Counties District Health DepartmentEmail: kgonzales@la-h-health.org

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Las Animas - Huerfano Counties Mission

What's New

Thank You for Joining Us for the Drop Da Vape Events with Robb Holla

Parent Night: Drop Da Vape – What Every Parent Needs to Know

Colorado public health officials confirm measles in a visitor from out-of-state, release locations for potential exposures in Southern Colorado

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