Berthoud, Colorado

3 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 3, ISSUE 6 F or those looking for picturesque mountain views in a place that takes conservation to the next level, Berthoud, Colorado is a town waiting to be discovered, enjoyed, and called home. This community on the Front Range of the Southern Rocky Mountains is full of friendly folks who have their eye on environmental and technological innovation. From water conservation, ecological diversity to technological advancements in space, Berthoud has environmental progression down to a science. It’s a special place to those who live and do business in the town that sits in both Larimer and Weld Counties because they’re encouraged to have their own personalities show in everything they do. They are also supported to continue growing, progressing, and evolving with the help of the municipality and the community. Curt Freese, Community Development Director, believes Berthoud is a one of a kind place. He shares, “It’s kind of rare. It has a really mature tree canopy in the old part of town... I don’t know of any other town around here that has so many mature trees. It’s something that definitely sets us apart – and we look straight at the mountains. We have an unimpeded east to west view toward the mountains. That’s a very nice selling point.” In the 2020 census, Berthoud’s population was 10,332, but a AT A GLANCE BERTHOUD, COLORADO WHAT: A scenic town on the Front Range of the Southern Rocky Mountains WHERE: Larimer and Weld Counties, Colorado WEBSITE: www.berthoud.org orado Enjoying life on the Front Range