Platte Valley

The Road and Bridge Department, operated by the government of Yuma County in Colorado, is responsible for the maintenance and construction of roadways and drainage structures in the county. The department maintains more than 30 bridges. It is also responsible for the maintenance of over 2,280 miles of roads. The department has a fleet of nearly 15 graders, tandem trucks and trailers. The Road and Bridge Department is responsible for granting special transport and underground utility permits. The department accepts requests for improving roads. In addition, the Road and Bridge Department grants ditching, boring, digging and trenching permits.

Hillcrest Care Center provides nursing care, including medical, emotional, and social needs of its residents. The center is in service for over 40 years and has amenities and facilities, such as cable ready wide screen televisions, cable TV access in all rooms and computer lounge with free internet access computers. It also offers Blue Line Rail access to local shopping and beach dining, community outings and tours, religious services, holiday and birthday celebrations and active resident council. Hillcrest Care Center provides skilled nursing care and complete rehabilitation services, dietician supervised restaurant style dining, social services for residents and family and on-site medical services.