Lincoln County Colorado is situated centrally on the Eastern Plains between Denver and Kansas. Settled in the late 1800s and early 1900s by farmers, ranchers, and railroad workers it has a rich history in agriculture and travel industries. The largest municipality is Limon. Among the highlights are the renowned Limon Heritage Museum and Depot, Limon Memorial Library, the Lincoln Theater, Tamarack Golf Club, the Limon Gun Range, multiple parks, sky diving attraction, several churches, and a new swimming pool. The Limon Public K-12 School celebrates athletic, academic, and musical excellence. Major employers include Mountain View Electric, Limon Correctional Facility, Colorado Department of Transportation, Lincoln Heath, Limon Schools and the Town of Limon. Because of the five highways that merge here Limon is blessed with a plethora of lodging and dining establishments. State of the art healthcare providers serve the local needs. Retailers supply food, pharmaceuticals, hardware, building materials, livestock supplies, pet goods, and gift items. Multiple banking opportunities avail themselves as do services for insurance, accounting, real estate, legal, plumbing, heating and air conditioning, electrical services, cell phone, internet, and building contractors. Civic organizations host multiple community events throughout the year and enrich the lives of the locals as well as tourists.
Hugo, the county seat is located on Highway 40/287. Its recently renovated Main Street invites travelers to enjoy small town hospitality at its best. Antique and gift stores, groceries, hardware and building supplies, auto repair, bars, restaurants, a convenience store, and beauty shops round out the retail offerings. Lincoln Community Hospital, Lincoln County Government, KC Electric, and Eastern Slope Telephone provide many jobs for the county’s population. The consolidated Genoa-Hugo School has been recently renovated and is the heart of the community. The Lincoln County Fairgrounds hosts many activities and events throughout the year. Whether passing through or making your home in Hugo, you will fall in love with the rich heritage and down-home hospitality.
The remaining towns in Lincoln County are Arriba, Genoa, and Karval. Each town boasts its own set of attributes, and each makes continual strides to improve the lifestyle of their residents. Arriba has a rich and colorful history as a divided town during Prohibition times. Nearby the Bethel Community Center has recently been modernized and is a functional Roller-Skating Rink and can be reserved for events. Genoa is known for the famous Wonder View Tower that is currently being renovated with lots of exciting features in the plans. The Beedy barn near Genoa is one of the counties greatest treasures.
The vast prairies and furrowed fields host many wildlife species and encourage an appreciation for our great nation. Hunting, fishing, birding, star gazing opportunities, fresh air, low humidity, and sunshine are the norm here, traffic jams are nonexistent, blue skies prevail and the Rocky Mountains can be seen from many vantage points.