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GREELEY
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
for visitors or new residents:
Greeley Chamber of Commerce
970-352-3566
City of Greeley Police (non-emergency)
970-350-9600
City of Greeley Utilities
970-350-9811

GreeleyChamber.com/events/
chamber-calendar

W

elcome to Greeley! Here, you'll discover a community rich with
economic, educational, recreational and cultural opportunities.

Perhaps it's because we were founded on high principles by colonists
who knew what they wanted and were prepared to work hard to make their
Western dream come true. Nathan Meeker, Greeley's founder, envisioned "a
western cooperative agricultural colony, the 'Union Colony' in the West, based
on founding principles of temperance, education, agriculture, irrigation and high
moral standards."
Agriculture remains an important part
of our economy-we've been in the top
10 nationally for ag-related production
since the mid-1960s-but a diversity
of industries like energy development,
healthcare and education have
created a balanced economy which
has allowed us to become one of the
fastest growing areas in the state
and nation. With technology taking
center stage in agriculture and other
industries, our educational institutions
play a powerful role in preparing our
future workforce.

Driver's License
970-352-5845
Library Services
1-888-861-7323
License Plates
970-304-6520
Electricity
Xcel Energy 800-985-4999
Natural Gas
Atmos Energy 888-442-1313
Poudre Valley Rural Electric
Association
970-226-1234
Voter Registration
970-304-6525, x 3100
Weld County Sheriff (non-emergency)
970-392-4565

THE 411 on GREELEY
Population: 105,000+ (2018)
Climate:
July average high: 90°F
January average low: 14°F **
Elevation: 4,648 ft.
Education:
84.7% high school or higher;
22.6% Bachelor's degree or higher;
7.2% graduate or professional degree*

Although we've grown to more than
105,000 citizens, we've retained
our small-town feel and friendly
atmosphere. From Greeley, you'll enjoy a panoramic view of the majestic Rocky
Mountains-and you can get there in about an hour.
Throughout our history, this area has been known for growing potatoes, sugar
beets, corn and onions-among many other crops-all made possible on irrigated
farmland. The community grew because its citizens collaborated on projects such
as irrigation ditches to strengthen the young town. As the county seat for Weld
County, Greeley became the business hub for northern Colorado, providing goods
and services to people throughout the region. When the state celebrated its
centennial in 1976, author James Michener, who studied and taught at the college
in the 1940s, wrote his epic novel "Centennial," based on the history of our region.
We embrace new residents as they bring diversity, skills and ideas to our
community. We have family-friendly events, wonderful restaurants, a caring,
blended-learning public school system, beautiful parks and open space, and a
welcoming spirit to make you feel at home!

Schools: 11 high schools,
14 elementary/middle schools*
School district:
www.greeleyschools.org

Top Tourist Hot Spots
1 Greeley Museums

www.greeleymuseums.com

Colorado Model Railroad Museum
2	
www.cmrm.org

BENJAMIN HARRISON EATON was the founding officer of the
Greeley Colony (now known as Greeley) and was instrumental
in the establishment of modern irrigation farming to Northern
Colorado? He also served as the fourth Governor of
Colorado, from January 1885 to January 1887.

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3 Historic Walking Tour
www.visitgreeley.org

Sources: *www.city-data.com; **www.bestplaces.net. Photo: Peter Romero/Wikimedia Commons
https://www.greeleychamber.com
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