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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

Mrs. Pyle Goes to Washington

Jan 6, 2009 7:04 am

One Mesa County Democrat will soon be on her way to Washington, to watch Barack Obama be sworn in as our nation's 44th President.

 

High Snowpack Levels Creating Potential for Spring Flooding

Jan 6, 2009 6:49 am

With one of the snowiest Decembers on record and more snow predicted in the coming weeks, the snowpack on top of the mountains is adding up -- creating the potential for flooding this Spring.

 

During Tough Economic Times, Local Pawn Shops Booming

Jan 6, 2009 6:19 am

As the tough economic times force Americans to stretch their wallets thin, business at pawn shops is booming.

 

Man Crashes Into Home, Flees Scene; State Troopers Looking For Him

Jan 6, 2009 6:04 am

Colorado State Patrol is looking for the man they say crashed into a Clifton home, then fled on foot.

 

Dismal December: Big Three Auto Sales Down Atleast 30%

Jan 6, 2009 12:34 am

The motor is still barely running for the US auto industry. The end of the year numbers show Chrysler, GM and Ford down at least 30 percent. Another manufacturer is rolling out a new deal to let consu...

 

Man Finds Live Mortar Shell In Grandpa's Things

Jan 5, 2009 11:19 pm

A Weld County man found a live mortar shell from the Korean war era among his grandfather's possessions.

 

Felony Crimes in Mesa County Down in 2008

Jan 5, 2009 10:34 pm

The Mesa County District Attorney says filings for felony crimes are down by almost 250 cases - the biggest drop in almost ten years.

 

Police to Motorists: Don't Park in Bike Lanes

Jan 5, 2009 9:19 pm

The Grand Junction Police Department is sending out a warning to motorists reminding them that it's illegal and dangerous to park in bike lanes.

 

Man Struck By Concrete, Doesn't Remember Drive to Junction

Jan 5, 2009 8:34 pm

A man is trying to remember what happened after he was hit in the head by a two pound chunk of concrete while driving on I-70 Monday.

 

Stimulus Unlikely Before Inauguration

Jan 5, 2009 7:34 pm

The broad economic stimulus package President-elect Barack Obama is pushing for will not be ready for his signature the day he takes office.

 
 

Greg Norman's Southern Cross Developments Selects River Rim Ranch

Greg Norman’s Southern Cross Developments, proprietor of the exclusive “Norman Estates” real estate brand, is pleased to announce that River Rim Ranch in Teton Valley, Idaho will be the location for its newest project, the “Norman Ranch Estates. [Read More]

 

Local News from Colorado Springs Gazette via Yahoo! News

BLOG: If you make just one resolution, avoid information pitfalls

Jan 6, 2009 3:35 am

As expected, sources of health news are boiling over with the usual New Year grab bag of stories on resolutions, diets, the latest trends, the top 10 lists, etc.

 

YOUR SPACE: Work perks at Hooters really take her places

Jan 6, 2009 1:50 am

Shy might not be the word that comes to mind when Aimee Chuhaloff sashays into the room in orange short-shorts and a tight tank top. That's what draws the customers. That, and hot wings.

 

Left in the dark on local TV news

Jan 5, 2009 10:50 pm

SIMLA - If the 700 residents of this town an hour northeast of Colorado Springs want to know if a blizzard has closed U.S. Highway 24, or a tornado is bearing down on them, it's going to take an act o...

 

Homelessness, Part 2: Families getting trapped in the cycle

Jan 5, 2009 10:35 pm

This four-part series looks at the lives and issues surrounding three populations of the homeless. Saturday: Homelessness on the rise Today: Families Monday: Youth Tuesday: The chronic homeless

 

County park reservations start Tuesday

Jan 5, 2009 9:05 pm

Reservations for El Paso County parks will be accepted starting Tuesday. Facilities available for group gatherings and special events include picnic pavilions, archery range, tennis courts, athletic f...

 

MILITARY UPDATE: Veterans, retirees may face higher health care costs

Jan 5, 2009 8:50 pm

A report from the Congressional Budget Office shows why some military retirees and veterans could face higher out-of-pocket costs if the Obama administration and Congress take bold moves to reform the...

 

Fruitcake Toss winners

Jan 5, 2009 8:20 pm

We want our site to be a place where people discuss and debate Ideas that foster stronger communities. We built this for you. Please take care of it. Tolerate broad thinking, but take action against o...

 

SIDE STREETS: New trucking routes will be discussed

Jan 5, 2009 4:35 pm

It sounds like a sleep-inducing topic: mapping truck routes through Colorado Springs.

 

Public meetings on D-11 buildings begin this week

Jan 4, 2009 11:05 pm

A series of meetings begins this week for the public to have its say on how - or if - Colorado Springs School District 11 should go about closing schools or changing how its buildings are used.

 

Power out near North Academy, Powers; most restored

Jan 3, 2009 5:05 am

Power was out for several thousand people in the Village Seven area of northeast Colorado Springs Friday night. Around 8:30 p.m., there was an equipment malfunction in an underground cable that serves...

 
 

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