Animas, New Mexico

Founded circa 1753 by the Spanish, Animas became part of the newly independent country of Mexico in 1821. Unlike most of New Mexico, Animas was not part of the Mexican Cession after the Mexican–American War ended; it is located in the area sold to the United States with the Gadsden Purchase of 1853. ==Geography==

Animas is an isolated ranching community. It is located in the valley bounded by the Peloncillo Mountains on the west and the Pyramid Mountains and Animas Mountains on the east. It is situated just west of the Continental Divide According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Animas census-designated place has an area of , all land. Climate Animas has a cool semi-arid climate (Köppen BSk) with hot summers and mild winters. ==Demographics==