Our Mission
The Valley Rico Cemetery Association is a volunteer-led, nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving, honoring, and maintaining the Valley Rico Cemetery as an essential historical and natural landmark for the community of Rico, Colorado.
Stewardship & Preservation: To diligently maintain the cemetery grounds in a rustic, natural setting, ensuring the land is kept in good working order while managing challenges like fallen trees and brush to encourage the natural beauty and maximum flowering of native wildflowers.
Our Goals
Our Promise
Our Promise
Community & History: To serve as a vital slice of Rico’s history, fostering community connection by organizing and facilitating new burials, accurately tracking deceased individuals and their exact plot locations, and hosting welcoming community events.
Our Community
Our Community
Encouraging Engagement: To engage the generosity and support of volunteers and the wider community to help uphold this legacy, ensuring the cemetery remains an accessible and cherished site for reflection and visitation for generations to come.
Rico, Colorado
The Valley Rico Cemetery is located just south of town on both sides of Highway 145.
