This is a list of some notable people who have lived in the City of Las Animas, Colorado, United States.
Academia Clement Markert (1917–1999), biologist
Arts and entertainment Ken Curtis (1916–1991), actor, singer Mari Yoriko Sabusawa (1920–1994), translator, editor, arts patron The Space Lady (1948– ), singer-songwriter, musician
Business William Bent (1809–1869), fur trader, rancher
Military Ora Graves (1896–1961), U.S. Navy gunner's mate 2nd class, Medal of Honor recipient
Politics National Lewis Babcock (1943– ), U.S. federal judge Robert E. Blackburn (1950– ), U.S. federal judge Donetta Davidson (1943– ), Election Assistance Commission chairperson Byron G. Rogers (1900–1983), U.S. representative from Colorado Llewellyn Thompson (1904–1972), U.S. ambassador to the Soviet Union
State Kenneth Kester (1936–2018), Colorado state legislator
Local Emil Ganz (1838–1922), mayor of Phoenix, Arizona Norma O. Walker (1928–2023), mayor of Aurora, Colorado
Sports Bailey Santistevan (1901–1954), coach; inducted into the American Legion Hall of Fame; considered one of the most successful coaches in Legion baseball
See also
List of people from Colorado Bibliography of Colorado Geography of Colorado History of Colorado Index of Colorado-related articles List of Colorado-related lists Outline of Colorado
References
External links
State of Colorado History Colorado City of Las Animas