Colony Community in Action, is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) entity which was formed to support economic development, culture, arts, infrastructure, grants, and education, in Colony. In 2019, it adopted the Yard of the Month Award. Colony Community in Action obtained permission from artist Eric Tippiconnic to use the iconic bison from his mural The Hunt as the design. It began planting the sign monthly in award winning yards. To date, the following Colony gardeners have been recognized: Larry and Sharon Waldrup, Sharon Shipp, Gary and Ona Hester, Karen and Raymond Epperly, Max Barnes, Peggy Sellers, and Verlene Burchfield.

The Highway 5 Bridges have been painted with funds provided by the Oklahoma Department of Transportation. Due to the efforts of the Mayor and a team of volunteers including townspeople and members of the Cheyenne Arapaho workforce, the bridges are a work in progress.

The Old Manse is currently being restored by Tom Bender, a local electrician, and his family. The comeback of the historic building, which was relocated from the Presbyterian Church grounds years ago, to downtown Colony is underway.

The Graham Cottage, and The Rock House a\k\a the Parsonage, are two museum quality homes in Colony.

The Washita County Water District’s water is provided by archeological McLemore site which has provided water to the area for over 1000 years. The office is located at 80 Watan Street, next to the Standing Bear café. Duane Payne, another member of the Payne family, is the manager, assisted by Tori Gee. The Water District can be reached at 405-929-7264. The café is not open, but it is hoped that it will be soon. In the meantime, the Corn Café which was featured in “Oklahoma Today” in the February 2019 issue seven miles away .

The Colony Volunteer Fire Department was organized in 1945. It has served the community with distinction and it has been significantly upgraded over the years.

Chris Andes is the current Fire Chief. He can be reached at 580-819-2835