The community was named for nearby cattle ranches, "Bovina" meaning "cattle" in the Spanish language.[5]
The Bovina, Colorado, post office operated from January 8, 1899, until November 30, 1955.[6] The ZIP Code of Bovina (80818) is held at the GenoaPost Office.[4]
Geography
Bovina is located at coordinates 39°16′49″N103°23′07″W / 39.2803°N 103.3852°W / 39.2803; -103.3852 at an elevation of 5,348 feet (1,630 m).[2] Bovina is located on the old US 24 highway. Just off Interstate 70 at exit 376, and along the Union Pacific Railroad line between Limon and Burlington. It is located approximately 7 miles E of Genoa and 8 miles W of Arriba. The town is located on an unnamed creek. Recently, homes have been constructed in the town's area.