About The Magazine
Colorado Country Life (CCL) is an award-winning monthly publication that engages, informs, and inspires readers throughout Colorado’s rural communities. Published on behalf of participating member electric cooperatives, CCL reaches nearly 176,000 households every month, making it a trusted source of information and connection for co-op consumers across the state.
As the official voice of the Colorado Rural Electric Association (CREA)—the statewide trade association for Colorado’s electric cooperatives—Colorado Country Life covers a variety of topics that resonate with our readers. Each issue features content that goes beyond electricity, including energy innovations, legislative updates, community spotlights, outdoor adventures, and lifestyle features.
Whether you are seeking inspiring local stories or the latest updates on energy trends, Colorado Country Life has something for everyone in the heart of Colorado’s communities.
Colorado Country Life - Mission Statement
The CREA Publications Department is dedicated to being the leading communication resource for CREA members. Each month, CCL connects readers to the heart of Colorado by sharing engaging stories, celebrating the state’s rural communities, and providing informative updates on the activities and innovations of Colorado’s electric cooperatives. Our mission is to inform, inspire, and connect readers while fostering a greater appreciation for the cooperative spirit and the unique character of rural Colorado.
Subscribing Cooperatives
- Empire Electric Association
- Grand Valley Power
- Gunnison County Electric Association
- Highline Electric Association
- K.C. Electric Association
- Morgan County Rural Electric Association
- Mountain View Electric Association
- Poudre Valley REA
- San Isabel Electric Association
- Sangre de Cristo Electric Association
- Southeast Colorado Power Association
- Tri-State G&T
- Y-W Electric Association
Colorado's Electric Cooperatives
Colorado Rural Electric Association is the statewide service organization representing Colorado’s electric distribution cooperatives and generation and transmission cooperative.
- Delta-Montrose Electric Association
- Empire Electric Association
- Grand Valley Power
- Gunnison County Electric Association
- Highline Electric Association
- Holy Cross Energy
- K.C. Electric Association
- La Plata Electric Association
- Morgan County Rural Electric Association
- Mountain Parks Electric
- Mountain View Electric Association
- Poudre Valley REA
- San Isabel Electric Association
- San Luis Valley Rural Electric Cooperative
- San Miguel Power Association
- Sangre de Cristo Electric Association
- Southeast Colorado Power Association
- Tri-State G&T
- United Power
- White River Electric
- Y-W Electric Association
- Yampa Valley Electric Association
Publication
COLORADO COUNTRY LIFE (USPS 469-400/ISSN 1090-2503)
is published monthly by CREA, 5400 Washington Street, Denver, CO 80216; 303-455-2700
Periodical postage paid at Denver, Colorado. POSTMASTER:
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Publication of an advertisement in Colorado Country Life does not imply endorsement by any Colorado rural electric cooperative or CREA. Editorial opinions published in Colorado Country Lifemagazine shall pertain to issues affecting rural electric cooperatives, rural communities and citizens. All editorials published in Colorado Country Life magazine shall include the author’s name and organization.