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38-743: Cedaredge is a home rule municipality located in Delta County , Colorado , United States. It is a small, agricultural community with 2,279 residents as of 2020 , producing beef cattle, elk, apples, and peaches. Cedaredge is also home to several of the 19 wineries in Delta County, produced from the region's few basic vineyards . Located beneath the southern slopes of the Grand Mesa in the Surface Creek Valley, Cedaredge has an elevated vantage point that affords southern views of

76-486: A board of trustees composed of the mayor and four or six additional members elected at large. Colorado statutory cities and towns are limited to exercising powers that are granted by the state and are subject to provisions and limitations imposed by the state and are similar to villages in other states such as the villages of the State of New York . The Town of Georgetown is the only municipality that still operates under

114-453: A 2020 population density of 38 residents per square mile (15/km ) was the least densely populated municipality after Carbonate. Colorado municipalities operate under one of five types of municipal governing authority — consolidated city and county , home rule municipality (which may be either a city or a town), statutory city , statutory town , and territorial charter municipality . State law makes relatively few distinctions between

152-969: A charter granted by the Territory of Colorado . The town operates under Article 14, Section 13 of the Charter & Constitution of the Colorado Territory enacted on January 28, 1868. The town mayor is called the police judge and the town council is called the board of selectmen . Download coordinates as: Select the OpenStreetMap link at the right to view the location of these 273 municipalities. Twenty-one active municipalities currently extend into more than one county . 38°59′50″N 105°32′52″W  /  38.9972°N 105.5478°W  / 38.9972; -105.5478  ( State of Colorado ) Per capita income Per capita income ( PCI ) or average income measures

190-560: A city and a town. The charter of a home rule municipality may designate either a city or town municipal title. In general, cities are more populous than towns, although long-term population changes may skew this considerably, as illustrated by the City of Black Hawk and the Town of Castle Rock . Neither village nor civil township is a type of civil division in the State of Colorado. The cities of Cherry Hills Village and Greenwood Village and

228-578: A city council of 11 members composed of the mayor and two members elected from each of five wards. As of 2024, Colorado has 102 cities and towns that are home rule municipalities, which are self-governing under Article 20 of the Constitution of the State of Colorado; Title 31, Article 1, Section 202 of the Colorado Revised Statutes; and the home rule charter of each municipality. The state-authorized home rule charter determines

266-517: A few ranchers. Cedaredge is on the Loewen database of possible sundown towns . On July 2, 2004, a lightning strike caught a tree on fire, smoldering until the following day when hot dry winds fanned the flames into a large wildfire. Dubbed the McGruder fire, it consumed an area of approximately 3,000 acres (12 km), of which 1,467 acres (5.94 km) was privately owned, the rest belonging to

304-458: A population of at least 2,000 at the time of incorporation or reorganization, although three have lost population since. Statutory cities have an elected mayor and a city council composed of the mayor and two members elected from each ward. A statutory city may petition to reorganize as a Section 200 statutory city with an appointed city manager and a city council with two members elected from each ward and one member elected at large. The mayor may be

342-440: A small town high school with needing a break. The team finished the season with Stubler with 2 wins out of 10 games (no draws). They hired Brandon Milholland the next year (2010) and he would lead the team to a state championship in 2012. Roger Ellison, a 17-year-old senior, disappeared from the basement of the former Cedaredge High School on February 10, 1981. He has been neither seen nor heard from since, and authorities believe he

380-451: Is often difficult, since methodologies, definitions and data quality can vary greatly. Since the 1990s, the OECD has conducted regular surveys among its 38 member countries using a standardized methodology and set of questions. Per capita income is often used to measure a sector's average income and compare the wealth of different populations. Per capita income is also often used to measure

418-491: The 2020 United States Census , 4,299,942 of the 5,773,714 Colorado residents (74.47%) lived in one of the 271 municipalities active at the time. Another 714,417 residents (12.37%) lived in one of the 210 census-designated places , while the remaining 759,355 residents (13.15%) lived in the many rural and mountainous areas of the state. In 2020, only 1,968 square miles (5,097 km ) of Colorado's 103,642 square miles (268,431 km ) of land area (1.90%) were incorporated in

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456-660: The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the United States Forest Service . The Cedaredge volunteer fire department (VFD) and regional firefighting services worked to suppress the fire, containing it with fire lines by July 11 with no homes or lives being lost. Cedaredge celebrated its centennial in 2007. At the 2020 United States Census , the town had a total area of 1,255 acres (5.078 km), all of it land. The climate in Cedaredge, like much of

494-601: The Constitution of the State of Colorado ; and Title 30, Article 11, Section 101 of the Colorado Revised Statutes . Denver has an elected mayor and a city council of 13 members with 11 members elected from council districts and two members elected at large. The City and County of Broomfield operates under Article XX, Sections 10–13 of the Constitution of the State of Colorado. Broomfield has an appointed city and county manager , an elected mayor, and

532-935: The San Juan Mountains , the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park , and the Coloradan communities of Delta , Olathe , and Montrose . Up until 1880 much of central and western Colorado was inhabited by the Ute Indians. Under the Act of June 15, 1880, the Utes ceded a large portion of their land to the United States, including the Surface Creek Valley. On September 1, 1881, the last band of Utes made their exodus from western Colorado to

570-424: The 271 active municipalities. The City of Colorado Springs with 195 square miles (506 km ) of land area was the most extensive municipality, while the Town of Sawpit with 19 acres (0.078 km ) of land area was the least extensive. The City of Glendale with a 2020 population density of 8,117 residents per square mile (3,134/km ) was the most densely populated municipality, while the Town of Bonanza with

608-464: The City and County of Denver with a 2020 population of 715,522, to the Town of Carbonate , which has had no year-round population since the 1890 Census due to its severe winter weather and difficult access. The City of Black Hawk with a 2020 population of 127 is the least populous Colorado city, while the Town of Castle Rock with a 2020 population of 73,158 is the most populous Colorado town. At

646-486: The Grand Valley and Uncompahgre Valley, consists of mild, snowy winters; summers are hot and dry with scattered afternoon thunderstorms occurring often but delivering a small amount of total precipitation. Summers see typical highs of 92 and lows of 60, winters can see highs in the 50s and lows of 11 °F (−12 °C). As of the census of 2010, there were 2,253 people, 894 households, and 554 families residing in

684-679: The Sutherland Indian Museum, housing one of Colorado's largest arrowhead displays. The old Stolte Packing Shed also serves as a rental facility for local events and receptions the Antique and Classic Car Show during the town's AppleFest weekend celebration. Opened in the Spring of 1988, as the Deer Creek Village Golf Club, Cedaredge Golf Club is a public golf course in Cedaredge, Colorado. The golf course

722-688: The area. Completed in 1982, the current Cedaredge High School has an enrollment of approximately 250 students. Unusual for a school of its size, it contains a technology lab, geodesic greenhouse, and an integrated cafeteria/auditorium. The mascot for its athletic teams is the Bruin and it competes in 1A football, and basketball, and in division 3A for volleyball, wrestling, baseball, swimming, tennis, and track. The Cedaredge High School Bruin Marching Band has won seven state marching titles in class 1A (2002, 2003, 2005, 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014) The band set

760-403: The average family size was 2.61. In the town, the population was spread out, with 18.8% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 19.0% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 31.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 51 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.3 males. The median income for a household in the town

798-500: The average income earned per person in a given area (city, region, country, etc.) in a specified year. In many countries, per capita income is determined using regular population surveys, such as the American Community Survey . This allows the calculation of per capita income for both the country as a whole and specific regions or demographic groups. However, comparing per capita income across different countries

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836-464: The city council member elected at large or the city council may appoint a mayor. Colorado has 157 statutory towns that operate under Title 31, Article 1, Section 203 and Article 4, Part 3 of the Colorado Revised Statutes. The statutory town of Creede uses the official title "City of Creede". Garden City , Lake City , Orchard City , and Sugar City are statutory towns but use city at the end of their names. Statutory towns have an elected mayor and

874-593: The festival has also included a chili cooking competition fundraiser organized by the Cedaredge VFD. AppleFest 2014 marked the 37th Anniversary of the event. Pioneer Town is a museum and historical village open from Memorial Day weekend through the first weekend in October. The centerpieces of Pioneer Town are the octagonal Bar-I Silos, the last remaining structures of the Bar-I Ranch, a cattle ranch that

912-413: The form of government. Home rule gives local municipalities the power to make legislation relevant to their areas, exercising control over issues of local concern while minimizing state intervention in municipal affairs. Colorado has 11 statutory cities that operate under Title 31, Article 1, Section 203 and Article 4, Section 100 or Section 200 of the Colorado Revised Statutes. A statutory city must have

950-408: The northeastern part of Utah under escort of troops from Fort Crawford. Settlers soon began arriving, building homesteads, barns, businesses, and ranches. Much of the land was carved up into cattle ranches, fruit orchards, and fields of alfalfa, and grass, but the most successful business is cattle ranching to the west of the town. The town of Cedaredge was officially incorporated on March 25, 1907, by

988-406: The population. There were 894 households, out of which 20.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.6% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.0% were non-families. 34.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.07 and

1026-462: The record in 2011 for the smallest band (23 members) to win a state championship in Colorado and broke that record in 2012 with 17 members. The (boys') football team won second place in the state championships in 1993, with the final being held at Cedaredge High School. After the team had not been to the state play-offs since 2002 and the 2008 season resulted in a win of 4 out of 10 games (no draws),

1064-652: The team was considered to have been "down the past several years" even by local media; the Denver Post criticized as its primary weakness the "lack of playing as a team." The school managed to hire Rich Stubler , who coached for 22 years in the Canadian Football League including being head coach for the Toronto Argonauts for 10 games in 2008, as new head coach starting in the off-season of 2009; Stubler explained his choice of working for

1102-440: The town. The population density was 898.9 inhabitants per square mile (347.1/km). There were 1,000 housing units at an average density of 484.9 units per square mile (187.2 units/km). The racial makeup of the town was 96.01% White , 0.50% African American , 0.38% Native American , 0.43% Asian , 0.16% Pacific Islander , 0.59% from other races , and 2.37% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.39% of

1140-504: The towns of Log Lane Village , Mountain Village , and Snowmass Village have the word "village" at the end of their names. Nineteen Colorado municipalities extend into two counties, while two cities – Aurora and Littleton – extend into three counties. In the State of Colorado, only Denver and Broomfield have consolidated city and county governments. The City and County of Denver operates under Article XX, Section 4 of

1178-430: The towns of Mesa, Collbran, and Powderhorn Ski Resort. The byway continues along De Beque Canyon, with its colorful sandstone bluffs, and eventually meets Interstate 70 in the town of De Beque . Education in the early days of Surface Creek Valley consisted of several one-room school houses scattered across the rural countryside. In 1920 the new Consolidated Cedaredge High School was constructed and regular bussing began in

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1216-400: Was $ 27,381, and the median income for a family was $ 35,052. Males had a median income of $ 32,426 versus $ 21,500 for females. The per capita income for the town was $ 20,059. About 10.0% of families and 14.9% of the population were below the poverty line , including 20.8% of those under age 18 and 10.4% of those age 65 or over. The median gross rent was $ 796 a month (2011), estimated rent burden

1254-549: Was 34.6%. In 1978 the "Cedaredge Harvest Festival" officially changed its name to "AppleFest." AppleFest is an annual celebration of apples, arts, music, and food held the first weekend in October in Cedaredge, Colorado. It is attended by around 15,000 visitors each year and typically over 200 food, arts and crafts vendors. The event features a classic car show, antique tractor show, and motorcycle show. Musical guests feature folk, gospel, blues, country, rock, bluegrass and others with local, regional and national artists. Since 2000,

1292-665: Was approved by the Colorado Department of Transportation in 1991. It runs North from Cedaredge along Highway 65, to the top of the Grand Mesa at more than 10,000 feet (3,000 m). Grand Mesa visitors center has maps, books and other information about the area. The byway sneaks past Island Lake, one of more than 300 trout-filled lakes in Grand Mesa National Forest. On the north side of the Mesa are

1330-644: Was completed in April 1992 and is located on what was part of the Bar-I Cattle Ranch hayfields of the early 1900s. This 18-hole course has four tee boxes per hole. Cedaredge Golf Club includes a driving range, clubhouse, and grill. Located in a protected valley at 6,100 feet (1,900 m) in elevation, the Cedaredge Golf Club course has natural cedars and winding creek beds. The Grand Mesa Scenic and Historic Byway scenic and historic byway

1368-856: Was completed on the south side of the road in 2012, and the parts of the old school on the north side of the road now serve the Surface Creek Vision Program. Founded in 2003, the Surface Creek branch of the Delta County Vision program is a synthesis of homeschooling and public schooling philosophies. The current home for the Cedaredge Public Library was built in the 1990s. List of municipalities in Colorado#Home rule municipality Colorado municipalities range in population from

1406-507: Was established in the early 1880s. The museum's replicas of early 20th-century town buildings include a western saloon , marshall's office, barber shop, bank, clothing store, jail, creamery, and a working blacksmith's shop. It also includes Chapel of the Cross, a prairie-style chapel housing one of the world's largest digital organs, the Doll and Toy House, a museum of historical dolls and toys, and

1444-607: Was killed by someone he knew shortly after he vanished. Cedaredge Middle School occupied the original building of the Cedaredge Consolidated High School from the early 1980s until the current home for Cedaredge Middle School was built in 2004. It is located between the High School and Deer Creek Village golf course at the foot of Cedar Mesa. The original school was built in 1959 and also known as Cedaredge Hunsicker Elementary School. A new school

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