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- FACT SHEET' for Moffat County
In Moffat County, agriculture and mining are a vital part of the
local economy–oil,
natural gas, coal and other minerals abound. Energy producers have
joined the historical ranching and agricultural economy and are
the largest group of Moffat County employers. The largest power
generation plant in Colorado is located 5 miles south of Craig.
Northwest Colorado welcomes relocating businesses and new industries.
Visitors and businesses use Yampa Valley Airport, 20 miles from
Craig, to commute to Denver for direct flights to major cities and
for connections to overseas destinations. Colorado Northwestern
Community College provides business training and start-up services.
Physical
Description of Moffat County
Wide-open
spaces are a thing of the present in Moffat County. From the Elkhead
Mountain Range's golden aspen to rugged canyons in legendary Brown's
Park, the region offers diversity in landscape and is home to some
of the largest deer and elk herds in North America. The Yampa and
Snake River Valleys, mountains and high plains desert cover an area
93 miles long and 52 miles wide, bordering Wyoming and Utah. The city
of Craig is the shopping, family recreation, and entertainment center
for the area. Newcomers and visitors to Northwest Colorado enjoy our
western hospitality and outdoor way of life.
LOCATION
CONTACT
| Organization |
City
of Craig |
| Name |
Jim
Ferree |
| Title |
City
Manager |
| Address |
300
West 4th Street, Craig, CO 81625 |
| Telephone |
970-826-2023 |
| Fax |
970-824-6539 |
| Email |
jferree@springsips.com |
| Web |
ci.craig.co.us |
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