welcome Publisher Bryce Jacobson Director of Content Louis Amestoy Magazine Editor Lindsay Porter Creative Supervisor Kevin Deganhart Art Direction & Design Amy Mayer Contributors Michael Brian, Anne Delaney, Bobby Fernandez, Tamara Markard, Joe Moylan, Samuel G. Mustari, Joshua Polson, Trevor Reid, Emily Wenger Go West magazine 501 8th Ave., Greeley, CO 80631 (970) 352-0211 www.GreeleyTribune.com For all editorial, advertising and circulation inquiries, call (970) 352-0211. Send editorial-related comments and story ideas to: LPorter@GreeleyTribune.com. For advertising inquiries contact David Thiemann at DThiemann@GreeleyTribune.com. Published once annually, by Greeley Publishing Co., publisher of The Greeley Tribune, #Greality, MyWindsor and Explore Weld County.
Everywhere you look around Greeley and Evans there are signs of great things happening. From a booming economy, to our thriving community events and to our arts movement there’s a reason why this is one of the most dynamic places to call home in the United States. We’re proud of this community and we’re excited to see where we are headed. In this special magazine named Go West, drawing from inspiration of Greeley Tribune founder Horace Greeley’s message to the pioneers, we aim to show the best of what this community has to offer to those who are coming here, and as a reminder to those who have called this area home for years. The good news of this edition is that the economy is surging, arts and cultural programs are on the rise, cherished civic institutions and events are stronger than ever. New businesses, restaurants and attractions have bolstered our quality of life. Today more than 125,000 people call Greeley and Evans home, and more are on the way — attracted by opportunity, great weather and a close proximity to endless outdoors opportunities. From Weld County, it’s an easy drive to the mountains or to Fort Collins and Denver to pursue other cultural activities. At the same, time this area remains a quiet place to call home. The allure has landed the greater Greeley area on numerous best places lists, and it’s really no surprise considering the strides we’ve made to make this community a destination. Just think about some of these great events that we have like Monster Day Greeley, the Greeley Stampede, the Greeley Blues Jam or the countless events the University of Northern Colorado hosts each year. In fact, if you’re coming to the area, you may be surprised to discover that Greeley is home to the oldest philharmonic in the state, and a world-class music program at UNC, where on a given weekend you can hear a jazz concert or a performance by a Baroque ensemble. It’s truly a remarkable community, and we’re excited to see where we’re headed. We hope that you enjoy this Go West publication, and join us here for our events but most importantly to be a part of the great things we will be doing together here.
go west! – Bryce Jacobson, Publisher
on the cover A festive team member of Slaughterhouse Derby Girls roller derby club waves to the crowd in the Greeley Independence Day Parade. Photo by Michael Brian 2019 | GoWest
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