Hispanic Cultural Landscapes of the Purgatoire River Valley

A scenic valley located near the Santa Fe Trail dotted with historic homes, plazas and churches. The landscape contains some of the oldest settlements in Colorado representative of multiple phases of Colorado history and is a unique representation of a cultural heritage.

Status: Alert
Project Type: Colorado's Most Endangered
Counties: Las Animas
Region: Southeast
Date Listed: 1998
Construction Date: 1860s
Primary Threat: Development
Threat When Listed: Development
Primary Theme: Early Settlement