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Colorado is a state located in the Rocky Mountain region of the United States of America. Colorado may also be considered to be a part of the Western, Southwestern, Midwestern, and Central regions of the United States. The United States Census Bureau estimates that the state population was 4,753,377 in 2006, a 10.49% increase since U.S. Census 2000. Denver is the capital and the most populous city of Colorado. Citizens of Colorado are known as Coloradans.
The State of Colorado is defined as the geospherical rectangle that stretches from 37°N to 41°N latitude and from 102°03’W to 109°03’W longitude (25°W to 32°W from the Washington Meridian). Colorado is one of only three U.S. states (with Wyoming and Utah) that have only lines of latitude and longitude for boundaries.
The summit of Mount Elbert at 4401 meters (14,440 feet) elevation in Lake County is the state’s highest point and the highest point in the entire Rocky Mountains. Colorado has approximately 550 mountain peaks that exceed 4000 meters (13,123 feet) elevation. Colorado is the only U.S. state that lies entirely above 1000 meters (3281 feet) elevation. The state’s lowest elevation is 1010 meters (3315 feet) at the point on the eastern boundary of Yuma County where the Arikaree River flows into the State of Kansas.
East of the Southern Rocky Mountains are the Colorado Eastern Plains of the High Plains, the section of the Great Plains within Colorado at elevations ranging from 3315 to 6562 feet (1010 to 2000 meters). The states of Kansas and Nebraska border Colorado to the east. The plains are sparsely settled with most population along the South Platte and the Arkansas rivers. Rainfall is meager, averaging from 12 to 18 inches (300 to 450 millimeters) annually. There is some irrigated farming, but much of the land is used for dryland farming or ranching. Winter wheat is a typical crop and most small towns in the region boast both a water tower and a grain elevator.
The bulk of Colorado’s population lives along the eastern edge of the Rocky Mountains in the Front Range Urban Corridor. This region is partially protected from prevailing storms by the high mountains to the west.
To the west lies the eastern slope of the Rocky Mountains with notable peaks such as Longs Peak, Mount Evans, Pikes Peak, and the Spanish Peaks near Walsenburg in the south. This area drains to the east, is forested, and partially urbanized.

 

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Local News from KKCO Grand Junction via Yahoo! News

Jobless Claims Jump Unexpectedly to 16-Year High

Nov 20, 2008 4:44 pm

The government says new claims for unemployment benefits jumped last week to a 16-year high, providing more evidence of a rapidly weakening labor market.

 

Mitt Romney Disagrees with an Auto Bailout

Nov 20, 2008 4:44 pm

Republican Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney discusses why he thinks a bailout is the worst thing for the auto industry.

 

Alternative Christmas Fair this Weekend!

Nov 20, 2008 3:44 pm

Live on 11 News Today, Karen Sjoberg from Grand Valley Peace and Justice stopped by the 11 News Studios to raise awareness about the Alternative Christmas Fair coming up this weekend.

 

High School Senior Raising Money to Build Needy Family Handicapped Accessible Home

Nov 20, 2008 4:59 am

A Fruita Monument High School student knew she had to do something when she heard the story of a local family. So, she's inviting the community to dinner as a way to raise money.

 

Sweating Bullets

Nov 20, 2008 1:29 am

While so many industries are hurt by the worsening economy, local gun stores seem to be shielded from Wall Street.

 

Teen Accused of Slashing Throat Ordered Held Without Bond

Nov 20, 2008 12:29 am

A teen accused of stabbing a Montrose High School student in the throat was ordered to be held without bond Wednesday morning.

 

Man Who Raped GJ Teen Sentenced

Nov 19, 2008 7:14 pm

A man who pleaded guilty to raping a Grand Junction teenager was sentenced Wednesday morning.

 

Health Care Providers Ban Tobacco

Nov 19, 2008 7:00 pm

Three Grand Junction healthcare facilities are snuffing out tobacco use on their campuses.

 

US Home Construction Sinks to New Record Low

Nov 19, 2008 6:59 pm

A government report says construction of new homes plunged 4.5 percent last month to the lowest level on government records, as U.S. Builders slashed production while Wall Street nosedived.

 

Police Clear Investigator in Tim Masters Case

Nov 19, 2008 6:59 pm

An internal investigation by Fort Collins police has cleared Lt. Jim Broderick of violating any department policies or procedures stemming from his involvement in a murder case against a man whose con...

 
 

Local News from Colorado Springs Gazette via Yahoo! News

Gov. Ritter orders lowering of flags on Nov. 21

Nov 20, 2008 6:18 pm

Gov. Bill Ritter today ordered that both the United States flag and the Colorado state flag be lowered on all public buildings throughout Colorado on Friday, Nov.21, 2008, in honor of Sergeant Jonnie ...

 

Cheyenne Mountain users speak up

Nov 20, 2008 2:18 pm

Cheyenne Mountain State Park just completed the public planning segment of a two-year process to come up with a management plan for Cheyenne Mountain.

 

Boy Scouts take up bells at kettles

Nov 20, 2008 6:03 am

The Boy Scouts of America will ring bells at The Salvation Army's red kettles throughout El Paso County on Saturday.

 

Commissioners split meeting in 2

Nov 20, 2008 6:03 am

Today's El Paso County commissioner meeting will be split into two segments and held at two places.

 

Fighting to keep D.A.R.E

Nov 20, 2008 5:48 am

Don't dare mess with our D.A.R.E. program. That's the message a group of Widefield School District 3 residents will broadcast to their school board and the El Paso County commissioners today.

 

400 floodway trees to be cut

Nov 20, 2008 5:48 am

The city of Colorado Springs will cut down more than 400 trees this winter in the Templeton Gap Floodway to protect property owners and the city should flooding occur in the area.

 

Fire crews contain brush fire

Nov 20, 2008 4:18 am

A smoky brush fire along Interstate 25 south of downtown Colorado Springs burned about 3 acres this afternnon before being brought under control around 1 p.m.

 

SIDE STREETS: Man wants to put fake potholes on East Platte Avenue

Nov 19, 2008 10:48 pm

Kim Polomka may be the only person in Colorado Springs to ever request a pothole. Actually, he wants a couple, smack in the middle of East Platte Avenue near Union Boulevard. The bigger the better. Is...

 

NOREEN: Imagine everybody friendly for a change

Nov 19, 2008 9:33 pm

One side says "Imagine no religion" and some of us respond, "Imagine no billboards."

 

Obama Cabinet pick to be in Denver

Nov 19, 2008 9:18 pm

DENVER - Former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle, in line to become secretary of Health and Human Services, will be in Denver next month for a health-care reform conference.

 
 

Local News from The Fort Morgan Times via Yahoo! News

County gives tax rebate to biodiesel

Nov 19, 2008 5:35 pm

The Board of Morgan County Commissioners on Tuesday approved a four-year tax rebate for Rocky Mountain Sustainable Enterprises, which is building a biodiesel plant in Morgan County.

 

Weldon loses student; razing building OK'd

Nov 19, 2008 5:35 pm

The death of sixth-grade student Rebecca Bonds cast a pall over Weldon Valley School today.

 

Safety first in Thanksgiving cooking

Nov 18, 2008 6:05 pm

Thanksgiving, and other events with lots of people and lots of food, provide a prime opportunity for careless food handling that could result in foodborne illness.

 

FMMS teacher earns coveted award

Nov 18, 2008 6:05 pm

Fort Morgan Middle School teacher Casey Wood has received the prestigious 2007-08 Teacher Excellence Award from the Colorado Technology Education Association.

 

Districts to go with Pepsi pact for pop supply?

Nov 18, 2008 5:50 pm

It appears Pepsi-Cola products may replace Coca-Cola beverages at Fort Morgan, Brush and Sterling public schools.

 

On the beat - Morgan Police Nov. 17

Nov 17, 2008 9:50 pm

(Held at Morgan County Jail unless otherwise noted.)

 

Entertainment in Branson brings heavy traffic

Nov 17, 2008 9:05 pm

Branson, according to legend, comes from an old Native American word.

 
 

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Longview Hometown America   CO

One of the newest communities in the charming city of Longmont, Longview is blessed with beautiful Rocky ...

 

Holiday Village - Colorado - ELS   CO

Nestled at the base of famous Pike's Peak and situated on 39 acres of rolling, green hills, Holiday ...

 

Pine Lakes Ranch Hometown America   CO

This all-ages community provides country living in the heart of the city. Residents at Pine Lakes Ranch ...