One can't miss Haxtun's newest main street business with an American flag designed front door and Americana-themed sign and open flag. SmokeTrails opened for business on Aug. 23 and owner Dave Ridlen is ready to fill a need and serve a specific niche in northeastern Colorado.

Haxtun's gun and ammo store is located at 321 South Colorado Avenue, just directly south of the local building center.

"I had a vision to fill a gap, to have a storefront business," said Ridlen, who opened his new business venture just several weeks ago. Ridlen said his goal is to fill a main street business while offerin...