Rocky Ford, Colorado is a small agricultural town located in Otero County, in the eastern part of the state. The town has a rich history that dates back to the late 1800s, when it was founded as a center for irrigation and farming in the Arkansas River Valley. The first settlers in the area were Native American tribes, including the Cheyenne, Arapaho, and Kiowa, who lived in the region for centuries before the arrival of European settlers. The town was named after a rocky for

Bent County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. As of the 2020 census, the population was 5,650. The county seat and only incorporated municipality is Las Animas. The county is named in honor of frontier trader William Bent. Country United States State Colorado FoundedFebruary 6, 1874 Named for William Bent Seat Las Animas Largest city Las Animas Area • Total1,541 sq mi (3,990 km2) • Land1,513 sq mi (3,920 km2) • Water28 sq mi (70 km2) 1.8%% Population• Esti

Baca County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. As of the 2020 census, the population was 3,506. The county seat is Springfield. Located at the southeast corner of Colorado, the county shares state borders with Kansas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma. CountryUnited States State Colorado FoundedApril 16, 1889 Named for Felipe Baca Seat Springfield Largest town Springfield • Total2,557 sq mi (6,620 km2) • Land2,555 sq mi (6,620 km2) • Water2.4 sq mi (6 km2) 0.09%%Po