Community Engagement
Search and Rescue
Las Animas County Search and Rescue is a mountain search and rescue unit dedicated to saving lives through search, rescue, and mountain safety education. The team is composed totally of volunteers and is available upon request to help mountain search and rescue problems anywhere in Colorado under the author of the local county Sheriff or in other states and countries under local authority.
Our team prides itself on its many years of humanitarian service and its reputation for capability and safety. In addition to training extensively in mountaineering skill and search and rescue techniques, members work diligently to improve their emergency medical capability.
Most members are certified to the First Responder level, many are Emergency Medical Technicians, and a few are working paramedics or physicians. If you are interested joining please complete an application to begin the process.
Explorers
Law Enforcement Exploring Post is a hands-on program open to young men and women who have completed the 6th grade through 20 years old, interested in a career in law enforcement or a related field in the criminal justice system. Explorers offers young adults a personal awareness of the criminal justice system through training, practical experiences, competition and other activities. Additionally, the explorers promotes personal growth through character development, respect for the rule of law, physical fitness, good citizenship and patriotism.
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Complete the Application (18+ Application or Under 18 Application)
Ranch Watch
Community Resources
Request a Report
If you would like to request a copy of a report please send an email to rsantistevan@lasosheriff.org
Please include the following information:
Your Name
Your Email
Your Phone Number
A Case Report Number (if you have one)
Date of Occurrence
Location of Occurrence
Name of Victim (if known)
Name of Suspect (if known)
After we receive this information a member of our team will contact you as soon as possible. Please contact us at 719-846-2211 if you do not hear from a member of our team within 5 business days.
Animals
Noah's Ark - a no-kill shelter helping to find loving homes for dogs, cats, rabbits, small animals, birds, and farm-type animals.
Seniors
Paying for Senior Care - information for seniors on paying for care.
Health
Health Solutions - 719-545-2746 Providing comprehensive behavioral healthcare.
Las Animas County Health Department - 719-846-2213 Promoting preventative health, education, and to providing healthcare services.
Mt. San Rafael Hospital - 719-846-9213 General hospital located in Trinidad, Colorado. Founded in 1889, the hospital is a level IV trauma center.
StartYourRecovery.org - StartYourRecovery.org provides helpful information for people who are dealing with substance use issues — and their family members, friends, and co-workers, too.
Courts
Court Forms & Instructions - General information and self help.
Civil Protection Orders - Information regarding civil protection orders. Scan the QR code to watch the video if you are seeking a protection or have been served with one.
Free Legal Clinic - Held the third Wednesday of Every Month.
Download in Spanish
Veterans
MakeTheConnection.net - connects Veterans, their families and friends, and other supporters to mental health information, a tool for finding local mental health resources, and videos of Veterans sharing their inspiring stories of recovery. The site is free to use and accessible to everyone.