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Here are some interesting facts about the village of Lyons, Colorado:
1. Lyons is known as the "Double Gateway to the Rockies" because it sits at the confluence of the Saint Vrain Creek and the North Saint Vrain Creek and is the entrance to both the Rocky Mountains and the popular drive through Estes Park.
2. The sandstone quarry in Lyons produced the famous red sandstone used in notable buildings across the country, including the Colorado State Capitol building and the Denver Mint.
3. The town of Lyons was established in 1880 by Edward S. Lyon, who bought 160 acres of land and built a store and post office.
4. The Planet Bluegrass Ranch in Lyons is the site of the renowned Telluride Bluegrass Festival, which takes place every year and is considered one of the premier music festivals in the world.
5. Lyons is home to the Rocky Mountain Botanic Garden, with over 800 species of plants native to the region, making it an important conservation and research center.
6. Every year, the Lyons Good Old Days Festival brings together the community with music, food, and games to celebrate the town's heritage and culture.
7. Lyons has a strong artistic community, with many galleries, studios, and artists living and working within the town.
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Colorado Rural Development has a state office located in Denver and six field offices located in Alamosa, Cortez, Craig, Delta, Las Animas and Wray.
USDA Rural Development
Denver Federal Center
PO Box 25426
Building 56, Room E-2300
Denver, CO 80225
Phone: (720) 544-2903
Toll Free: (800) 424-6214