Animas is an

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and

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(CDP) in west-central Hidalgo County,

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, United States, in the southwestern corner of the state. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 237. It lies at the intersection of State Roads 9 and

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, at an elevation of approximately south of the city of

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, 2009, 68. Although Animas is unincorporated, it has a post office, which opened in 1909, with the ZIP code of 88020.

History

Founded ''circa'' 1753 by the

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, southernnewmexico.com, 2002-12-30. Accessed 2009-06-03. Animas became part of the newly independent country of

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in 1821. Unlike most of New Mexico, Animas was not part of the

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after the

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ended; it is located in the area sold to the United States with the

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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

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and

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on the east. It is situated just west of the

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and is approximately south of Lordsburg, the nearest significant population center. Smaller communities closer to Animas include Cotton City, Playas, and

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. Animas lies in a region rich in Native American history—twenty-one different archeological sites in the Animas area are listed on the

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. According to the

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, the Animas census-designated place has an area of , all land.

Climate

Animas has a cool semi-arid climate (

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''BSk'') with hot summers and mild winters.

Demographics

References

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