Town of Eagle Relocation Guide Town of Eagle Relocation Guide
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Town of Eagle Relocation Guide Town of Eagle Relocation Guide Welcome to Eagle, Colorado! Eagle is economically and culturally attractive to individuals, families and innovative businesses motivated to live and work in a community with abundant recreational opportunities and an extremely high quality of life! Our town is “open for business!” Welcome to Eagle! – Mayor Yuri Kostick Town Overview The Town of Eagle is located in the beautiful Eagle River Valley the annual Eagle Outside Festival, and numerous other running and was incorporated in 1905. By 1921 the Town was the County and biking races. The Eagle Valley is also famous for a number of Seat and a natural outfitting point for ranching, farming, nearby the finest mountain golf courses in the United States. Eagle Ranch mining operations, and support for the local population. As the Golf Course here in Eagle was designed by Arnold Palmer and is chances for advancement to “ply one’s trade” multiplied, many one of the best public courses in Colorado. families moved and settled in Eagle because of the abundance Other “best kept secrets” are the recreational activities associated of natural beauty and hunting and fishing opportunities in a rustic with Brush Creek and the Eagle River including camping, fly- mountain setting. fishing, rafting and kayaking. The mighty Colorado River is close-by As the “potato farming boom” began to fade in the 1960’s, the as well. The magnificent autumn season, with its spectacular and development of Vail Mountain Ski Resort began and later Beaver colorful “changing of the aspens” serves as a backdrop for hunters Creek Ski Resort, bringing two of the finest ski resorts in the world from all over the world in search of deer, elk, and other sporting to Eagle County. Today, these world-class resorts, only 20-30 prey. Eagle also serves as the gateway to Sylvan Lake State Park minutes away, not only host almost three million skiers per year, which offers a plethora of camping, hiking, and fishing activities, as but offer Nordic Sking and Snowshoeing, plus other year-round well as winter activities like snowshoeing, backcountry skiing, and recreational opportunities as well. snowmobiling. Surrounded by approximately 1,020 acres of Town-owned open With its rich history, western flavor, mountain setting, quality of life, space, the adjacent BLM land, miles of hiking and biking trails, wonderful climate, and most importantly its emphasis on hospitality, multiple public parks, outdoor stage venue, outdoor public pool, Eagle welcomes you to our community. indoor ice rink, BMX track, and public golf course, the Town of Learn more about Eagle’s history: www.townofeagle.org Eagle is a springboard for outdoor adventure. Our world-class mountain bike trails host major mountain biking events including The Colorado High School Cycling League State Championships, General Information Elevation: 6601 feet above sea level Climate/Weather: Average high temperatures range from 35 degrees in January to a high of 85 in July. During the year the most common forms of precipitation are light snow to heavy snow in the winter and light rain and thunderstorms during the warmer months. Average rainfall is about 2 inches per month May through July. Typical snowfall is 10-12 inches per month December through April. Relative humidity is 55% in the Winter months and 22% in the Summer months. Year round Eagle has over 290 days of sunshine a year. Population: 6508 based on the 2010 U.S. Census Location: Eagle is centrally located in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains along Interstate 70 at Exit 147. Denver is 125 miles east of Eagle, Grand Junction is 120 miles west of Eagle, and the Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) is only 10 minutes west of Eagle. Eagle also offers easy access to the amenities of major ski towns like Vail (30 miles east) and Beaver Creek (21 miles east). Many other mountain communities are within an easy drive of Eagle, such as Glenwood Springs, Aspen, Snowmass, Steamboat Springs, Keystone and Breckenridge. Demographics: Median age is 33.8 years. Median household income is $62,750. Forty three percent (43%) of population has bachelor’s degree, graduate degrees or higher. Race is composed of 90% White with the balance Hispanic and other races. Eighty-four percent percent of the population speaks English, ten percent speak Spanish, with the balance in other languages. Major crimes are extremely low as compared to the national average. For more information on communities in Eagle County and demographics: www.eaglecounty.us/localinfo Recreational Opportunities in Eagle We are outdoor enthusiasts and welcome visitors that share our passion for an almost endless variety of recreational opportunities in an environment of blue skies, beautiful scenery, and our friendly small-town prevailing attitude. Mountain Biking: Eagle has over eighty (80) miles of world-class On the Trails single-track with unlimited and dynamic terrain options. Hiking and Trails: Our spectacular and diverse trails are host to the world’s top adventure racers and trail runners with endless views of mountain scenery. On the Town Fishing: Easy access and ample opportunity to land rainbow, brown and cutthroat trout on nearby Brush Creek, the Eagle River and the mighty Colorado River. Hike up to crystal clear mountain lakes in spectacular settings. It’s as good as it gets! Rafting and Kayaking: Perfect for all ages, the vigorous waters of the Eagle and Colorado Rivers offer a wonderful family rafting experience or a more challenging adventure for more experienced On the Water kayakers. Golfing: Our residents are privileged to play Eagle Ranch Golf Club, an Arnold Palmer Signature links design in the foothills of our community. Eagle County is also home to a number of the finest mountain golf On the Water courses in the world. Hunting: Eagle is home to Game Management Unit 44, one of the most coveted deer and elk areas in the Western United States. Whether it’s bow, black powder, or rifle hunting, Eagle enjoys a century long history with outdoorsmen. Nordic Ski & Snowshoe: Whether it’s the Eagle Ranch maintained course or the nearby trails, the amazing light snow and mild weather In the Field combine for a perfect snowshoe adventure. Ski & Snowboard: The nation’s finest ski resorts of Vail and Beaver Creek are just a few minutes away, offering some of the best skiing and snowboarding experiences in the world. Learn more about Eagle’s recreational opportunities and events: On the Snow www.eagleoutside.com The Eagle Chamber of Commerce The mission of the Eagle Chamber of Commerce (ECC) is to promote the Town of Eagle’s business community in an effort to encourage economic prosperity for our members and our community. The Vision: • Encourage and support the vitality of existing business and promote economic development. • Encourage the development of new business through the spirit of enterprise. • Promote Eagle as a highly desirable area to live and work and play; exploiting Eagle’s fantastic recreational opportunities and quality of life. • Act and advocate as a spokesman for the business community as it relates to local and regional economic issues. • Provide credible value for Eagle Chamber members. To learn more about the Eagle Chamber or for more information about starting or relocating a business to Eagle: www.eaglechamber.co Eagle Chamber of Commerce 200 Broadway PO Box 964 Eagle, CO 81631 970-306-2262 Local Town of Eagle and Eagle County Government Town of Eagle 200 Broadway, PO Box 609 Eagle, CO 81631 970-328-6354 www.townofeagle.org Eagle is a Statutory Town. Mayor is Yuri Kostick. Town Manager is Jon Stavney. Seven-member Town Board of Trustees. Seven-member Planning & Zoning Commission. Eagle County 500 Broadway, PO Box 850 Eagle, CO 81631 970-328-8600 www.eaglecounty.us Governed by a three member Board of Commissioners that is elected at large. This is the county government’s main policy making body and serves in an administrative, budgetary and at times quasi-judicial capacity. Town of Eagle Police Department Eagle County Clerk and Recorder - Marriage 200 Broadway Licenses & Vehicle Registration PO Box 609 PO Box 537 Eagle, Colorado 81631 Eagle, Colorado 81631 970-328-6351 970-328-8723 For Emergencies, call 911 Department of Motor Vehicles – Drivers License Eagle County Sheriff’s Department 51027 Highway 6 #133 0885 East Chambers Avenue Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601 PO Box 359 Eagle, Colorado 81631 US Post Office 970-328-8500 264 Chambers Avenue For Emergencies, call 911 Eagle, Colorado 81631 970-328-6828 Greater Eagle Fire Protection District 425 East Third Street Assessor Office – PO Box 961 Taxes: Real Estate and Personal Property Eagle, Colorado 81631 500 Broadway 970-328-7244 PO Box 449 For Emergencies, call 911 Eagle, Colorado 81631 www.eaglefd.com 970-328-8640 Town Clerk – Business Licenses 200 Broadway PO Box 609 Eagle, Colorado 81631 970-328-9623 Year-Round Festivals and Events JANUARY JULY • 12th Night Bonfire • Eagle’s July 4th Bike Parade • Moonlight Snowshoe • Eagle County Fair & Rodeo • LG Triathlon FEBRUARY • AKC Dog Show • Moonlight Snowshoe • ShowDownTown Concert Series (WEEKLY) • Eagle Vision 20/20 • Yoga in the Park (WEEKLY) • Free Family Fun Fair • Colorado Open Qualifier • Tom Whitehead Memorial Jr. Golf Tourney MARCH • Archery Tournament AUGUST • Moonlight Snowshoe • Eagle Mushroom & Wild Food Festival • Yoga in the Park (WEEKLY) APRIL • ShowDownTown Concert Series (WEEKLY) • Eagle trails open for activity • Crawlin to a Cure • Short Track Bike Race Series • Eagle Community