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Town of Sugar City, Colorado"The Sweetest Town to Beet"

Welcome to Sugar City, Colorado

"The Sweetest Town to Beet"

Nestled in Crowley County on Colorado's southeastern plains, Sugar City is a small, tight-knit community with a proud agricultural heritage. Once home to the only independently owned sugar beet factory in the United States, today Sugar City offers a peaceful rural lifestyle, affordable living, and a genuine sense of community.

~259Population (2020 Census)
4,305 ftElevation
0.4 sq miArea
1899Founded

About Sugar City

A statutory town in Crowley County, on Colorado's high plains along State Highway 96.

Sugar City was founded in 1899 when the National Beet Sugar Company selected the site for a new sugar beet processing factory, completed in 1900 — the only independently owned sugar operation in the United States at the time. The town was officially incorporated in June 1900 and quickly became the fastest-growing community in the area. By the early 1900s, Sugar City was a bustling boom town with two hotels, five general stores, a race track, and its own newspaper, the Saccharine Gazette. The sugar beet factory closed in 1967, but the town's hardworking agricultural spirit endures today. The bells of St. Paul's Lutheran Church are still rung manually every Sunday at 10:00 a.m., a living connection to a simpler time.

Town Government

Sugar City operates as a Colorado statutory town with an elected Board of Trustees and Mayor.

Board of Trustees

Regular board meetings are held monthly at Town Hall. The public is encouraged to attend. Agendas are posted in advance; approved minutes and meeting recordings are posted after each session.

Town Clerk

Davida Moreland
719-267-3002

Ordinances & Elections

Town ordinances and municipal codes are available for review at Town Hall. Municipal elections follow Colorado state law; contact the Crowley County Clerk & Recorder or the Town Clerk for voter information.

Utilities & Services

Water, sewer, and trash are billed monthly on the 1st. Pay online above once you have an account, or contact Town Hall.

Water

Municipal water service managed by the Town. Contact Town Hall for account setup and billing questions.

Sewer

Municipal wastewater service, billed separately from water. Contact Town Hall for account setup and billing questions.

Trash

Sugar City Disposal provides trash collection for the town and surrounding areas. Report a missed pickup or start new service through Town Hall.

Emergency services

Police: Crowley County Sheriff's Office. Fire: local fire protection district. In case of emergency, call 911.

Post office

Sugar City Post Office, in continuous operation since 1900. ZIP 81076.

Internet & power

DSL, broadband, satellite, and dish available from multiple providers. Electricity via the regional utility serving Crowley County.

News & Board Meeting Notes

Published by the Town Council and Mayor.

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Annual Traditions & Recurring Events

EventSeasonDetails
Town Board MeetingMonthlyHeld monthly at Town Hall — see Government section for dates.
Bell Ringing, St. Paul's LutheranWeeklyEvery Sunday at 10:00 a.m.
Easter Egg HuntSpringAnnual community egg hunt for children.
Fourth of July CelebrationSummerCommunity picnic and games at Sugar City Park, followed by fireworks.
Community Summer LuauSummerHawaiian-themed community gathering at the main park.
Christmas Tree LightingWinterCommunity tree, hand-crafted decorations, carols, cider, and a visit from Santa.

Contact

Town Hall

205 Colorado Avenue / P.O. Box 60
Sugar City, CO 81076

Phone & Email

719-267-3729
townofsugarcity@gmail.com

Office Hours

Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
(Closed for lunch, 12:00–1:00 p.m.)