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Kit Carson
Cheyenne
Elbert
Yuma
Washington
Phillips
Sedgwick
Logan
Morgan
Lincoln
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I left Denver traveling towards Wray for what I considered a "business trip". I left Northeast Colorado feeling like a "genuine local". Everyone is so down to earth, welcoming and friendly. I haven't laughed so hard in years! I know I have made friends for life and found my "home away from home". Oh Northeast Colorado...what a breath of fresh air! Just can't wait for that next "business trip"
Prairie Chickens...here I come!
Debbie Gee
Business Development Associate
Rosetta Resources, Inc.
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Yuma County covers an area of 3,000 square miles in northeastern Colorado. The climate is dry and generally mild with warm summers, mild winters and a growing season of approximately 138 days. The land surface is fairly level in the east with rolling prairies. County elevation ranges from 3,400 feet to 5,000 feet.
The availability of water from the Ogallala aquifer, Bonny State Reservoir and center pivot irrigation systems have greatly increased crop production in Yuma County. These natural resources, also support abundant wildlife and recreation activities such as boating, fishing, water skiing, hunting and golf.
Yuma County Population: 10,710
Median Family Income: $24,507
Construction and Real Estate:
Average Home Price $85,000
Unemployment Rate:
2.7%
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The majority of greater prairie chickens are found on private lands in the Wray area, so public access for viewing these birds is not readily available. For that reason the Division of Wildlife's Watchable Wildlife Program offers prairie-chicken viewing trips on several weedends in March and April each year.
Contact: Wray Chamber of Commerce, (970)332-3484.
Colorado Division of Wildlife:
303.484.2836 |
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Away from the hustle and bustle of the busy city lakes, Bonny is nestled in the broad valley of the South Fork of the Republican River at an elevation of 3,700 feet. Bonny Lake State Park has a variety of year-round recreational opportunities. Enjoy camping, hunting, hiking, picnicking and wildlife viewing at Bonny Lake State Park.
Contact Info:
Bonny Lake State Park
Phone:970.354.7306
Email: bonny.lake.park@state.co.us
Web Site: www.parks.state.co.us
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The Wray Museum is quite elaborate for such a small town. The Smithsonian Institution has created an extensive Paleo-Indian exhibit at the museum. It is one of the few permanent Smithsonian exhibits outside Washington D.C. In 2008, the museum added the William B. Coston Gallery, depicitng a photographic history of Wray circa1886 - 1934.
Location: Hwy 34
Phone: (979)332-5063
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Open on weekends only. Located at Yuma Lake. Two buildings, including a two-room schoolhouse, display a range of artifacts, from farm tools to a plaque of early settlers' names. A windmill and a railroad caboose are open for inspection outside the museum.
Location: 206 S. Detroit
Phone: (979)848-3878
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| Held the first weekend in June at the Yuma Community Center and Lake Yuma Park. This unique event offers opportunities for sellers and buyers to deal in any and all types of products and merchandise. Activities of the day include a Car Show, Poker Run, petting zoo, cow pie bingo and food to please every palate. |
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| Held the weekend after Father's Day. |
| July |
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| Held the last full weekend in July. Food, events, and fun for the entire family! |
| August |
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| This two day event is held annually in mid-August at the Irrigation Research Farm in Yuma to provide demonstrations and information about the latest irrigated farming techniques, ideas, and innovations. |
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| Activities range from 4-H and FFA exhibits and sales, parade, rodeos, night show, carnival and exhibits of all kinds. It's a great place to meet up with old and new friends and celebrate life in rural Colorado. |
| September |
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| See demonstrations of frontier threshing equipment, corn shelling, and log sawing. Visit Yuma’s Pioneer Town. Shop for gifts and souvenirs, and have a pioneer lunch on the grounds. |
| October |
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| First Saturday in October. Combined with the High Plains Chili Cook-off, sponsored by the Wray Rotary Club. |
November |
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| Second weeekend in November at the Yuma Community Center. Sponsored by the local Chamber of Commerce and City of Yuma. This event will put you in the holiday spirit and kick off your holiday season |
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| Friday after Thanksgiving. |
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| Saturday, the third weekend in August. |
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| The last weekend in August. |
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Irrigation Research foundation is a private non-profit, independent research & demonstration farm. The main purpose of the IRF is to promote proper water usage and to provide a location for testing important issues that affect the regions agricultural producers.
Contact Info:
40161 Highway 59
Yuma, CO 80759
Phone: 970.848.3043
E-mail: irf@plains.net
Web Site: www.irf-info.com
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Located 20 miles south of Wray. The Beecher's Island Battlefield Monument is a joint Colorado - Kansas Historical site established in 1905 to commemorate the 17-19 September 1868 battle fought there between Colonel George A Forsyth's Scouts and a group of about 750 Indians from several Plains Indian tribes.
Phone: 970-332-4249/970-332-5217
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First weekend after Labor Day. See demonstrations of frontier threshing equipment, corn shelling, and log sawing. Visit Yuma’s Pioneer Town. Shop for gifts and souvenirs, and have a pioneer lunch on the grounds.
Web Site: www.yumaoldthreshers.org |
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| SE of Wray 13 miles where Colorado, Kansas, & Nebraska meet. |
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| Bonny Lake State Park |
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The Wray Aquatic Center features two slides 216 feet and 173 feet in length and 30 feet high. There is also a leisure pool for the young and the young at heart.
Web site: www.wrayco.net |
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HiPlare Golf Course
Phone: 970.848.3878
Plainsmen Golf Club, Inc.
The Plainsmen is a 9 hole golf course with NOVA turf greeens. The competitive prices include $5.00 for 9 holes or $10.00 all day. Annual memberships are available, which include $120.00/ year for individuals or $150.00/ year for a family membership. Cart storage is available. |
Wray City Golf Course
Located off Hwy 385, for information call (970)332-5934 |
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| This community building has computers available with on-line connections for public use. With a wide screen T.V. the youth often congregate to view a show and use the available recreational facilities. |
6671 US Hwy 36
Joes, CO
970-358-4371 |
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| Yuma. (970)848-8250 |
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700 Main Street
970-332-4451 |
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