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Community ProfilesSix unique communities exist within the boundaries of Yuma County, offering the new and existing business owner a diverse range of living choices, lifestyles and resources to choose from. Individually each community has its own unique offerings, history, resources, opportunities and lifestyle. But combined, each reflects the collective sense of friendly, down-home pride and approachability that is pervasive throughout Yuma County. The low cost, safe, neighborly style throughout Yuma County makes it a great place to life.
Setting out across the Prairie on your way from Denver to Nebraska or Kansas? You might want to take the scenic route. Exit 42 from Hwy 76 will take a person over to Hwy 34. Heading east on 34 will take you over rolling hills of prairie to catch a glimpse of a coyote or a small herd of buffalo that someone is raising to keep the spirit of the prairie alive. Hwy 34 host a sprinkling of frontier towns along the path, some so small that if you blink you miss them, made up of hard working folk who's diversity range from Agriculture to business owners, car dealerships, city/county government. Yuma has a great history of growth while maintaining its stature of a small town atmosphere. Throughout the year events are held, agriculture is planted, cattle and swine are raised. Hunters explore the beauty of the prairie while taking in their fill of deer, pheasant, dove, ducks and quail. The sunrises are grand and the sunsets are breathtaking. The town is quant and the folks are friendly. Come visit and check us out, bet you're going stay awhile.
Wray, established more than 100 years ago, is a survival city of the High Plains. Wray sits in a scenic valley beside the banks of the Republican River just 13 miles from the point where Colorado, Kansas, and Nebraska meet. A long range of grassy sand hills stretch north and south of the city. Picturesque buttes, rocks, cliffs, and canyons also skirt the city to the south. Wray is the county seat of Yuma County. Found along the main line of the Burlington Northern/Santa Fe Railroad and the intersection of State Highways 385 and 34, Wray has a highly rated airport with a new runway and all paved streets with snow removal. Wray enjoys excellent fire and police protection and ambulance service to a new hospital facility built in 1995. There are two highly rated nursing home facilities serving Wray, a recreational and rehabilitation center, a licensed childcare center, a newly renovated swimming pool, public tennis courts completed in 2005, and an exercise path is currently under construction. Wray has local media coverage through newspaper, radio, and cable and satellite TV access. Local sales tax stays around two percent, and new growth continues in the business community as well as in residential areas. The Wray community is known for dedication to solving problems and making things happen that will benefit the entire community. One will find plenty to do in and around Wray including recreation, parks, playgrounds, a museum, civic and social activities, wildlife, hunting, fishing, clubs and organization, shopping and more.
The Idalia community, known locally as "Jewel of the Plains", was founded in 1887. Located on the Eastern Plains of Colorado in southern Yuma County, approximately 150 miles east of Denver and 15 miles from the Kansas border, Idalia has been home for many generations of families. The primary industries of the area are farming, ranching, and natural gas production. Community members and visitors alike enjoy boating, fishing and hunting at Bonny State Recreational Park which is located within a 10 minute drive of Idalia. The community has many amenities for a small rural community, including the Idalia Vision Foundation, two churches, a branch bank, local Co-Op, convenience store, restaurants and a motel.
Kirk is located just 7 miles from Joes, CO located on Highway 36. Both communities support the Liberty School District and share many of the same activities. Between the two towns, there are nice amenities to facilitate their local activities. Amenities include: a golf course, lighted ball fields and tennis court, two community buildings, a branch bank, local Co-Op, grocery store, four churches, restaurant and hotel, beauty shop, repair shop, liquor store and a thrift store.
Eckley, Colorado is a town of approximately 275 residents located on highway 34 between the cities of Yuma and Wray. Founded in 1889 and incorporated in 1922 the town sits on approximately 258 acres. Despite its small size, the town offers services such as, sewer and water systems, as well as a fully equipped volunteer fire department. The town is centrally located in Yuma County with easy access to the cities of Yuma and Wray. The town has several parks, including the community center park and a large, modern skate park that was built in 2005. The community center building host's functions varying from small meetings to receptions for 300 people. The roping arena is a popular venue on summer evenings. For more information call town hall weekday mornings at 970-359-2222.
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