During the winter of 1971, the Continental Divide Association conducted a survey in the mining town of Creede to determine the necessity of starting a new mission there. The prospects looked very favorable. The Association purchased the "Six Gun Camp" property for the new work. This gave the mission ten lots and eight buildings. The Calvary Baptist Church of Monte Vista agreed to become the sponsor. First services in the Six Gun facility were held on June 13, 1971 with 24 in attendance. The first members of the new mission were: Lester and Emily Roberts, Pat Morrow, Dave and Thea Wolfe and Bob and Lois Thompson