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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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Looking for Work? The FBI is hiring

Jan 6, 2009 6:04 pm

While many companies are laying off employees, the FBI is in the middle of a hiring blitz.

Woman Dies; High Levels of Carbon Monoxide Found

Jan 6, 2009 5:34 pm

One woman is dead and another has been hospitalized after authorities found high levels of carbon monoxide at an apartment complex near the University of Denver.

Wisconsin Company Recalls Bacon Bits Used In Food

Jan 6, 2009 3:49 pm

A Wisconsin company says 3,600 pounds of bacon bits used in sandwiches and burritos sold by Colorado convenience stores were possibly contaminated with a bacteria.

UPDATE: Fire Breaks out at Johnsons House of Flowers

Jan 6, 2009 3:04 pm

A long standing Grand Junction business suffered a fire early Tuesday morning.

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...

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Police issue scam-artist warning

Jan 6, 2009 5:35 pm

A nickel-and-dime scam artist has been prolific enough in Colorado Springs to prompt a police warning. Officers say the man is going door-to-door with hard-luck tales about being a few bucks short on ...

Hikers rescued in Waldo Canyon area

Jan 6, 2009 4:20 pm

El Paso County Search and Rescue found three missing hikers from Missouri in the Waldo Canyon area just before 9 p.m. Monday, about five hours after they called 911 and reported that they had mistaken...

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

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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

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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.

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Health seminar set Saturday approved for education credit

Jan 6, 2009 7:24 pm

A public health seminar scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 10, at Morgan Community College has received approval for continuing education credit through the American Public Health Association and Social Jus...

State Patrol Accident

Jan 6, 2009 7:09 pm

" Lesliann Pickett, 40, Orchard, no injuries when her car hit a deer on westbound Highway 144 about a quarter-mile east of Weldona at 5:50 p.m. Monday, resulting in moderate damage, Trooper John ...

Successful local showman headed to National Western Stock Show

Jan 6, 2009 6:24 pm

After receiving the reserve grand champion designation for his swine in the 2008 Morgan County Fair, 12-year-old Alek Muhr decided it was time to take his hogs to the National Western Stock Show in De...

Markey tapped for House transportation committee

Jan 6, 2009 6:10 pm

U.S. Rep.-elect Betsy Markey has been named to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for the 111th Congress.

Brophy ranking Republican on ag committee

Jan 6, 2009 6:10 pm

State Sen. Greg Brophy, R-Wray, has been selected as the ranking Republican senator for the Agriculture, Natural Resources and Energy committee by Senate GOP leader Josh Penry.

Fort Morgan lost population since 2000 census

Jan 6, 2009 6:10 pm

While many parts of Colorado continue to see a population boom, the population of Fort Morgan was actually down 3.6 percent in 2007 compared to the 2000 census.

On the beat - Fort Morgan Police Jan. 6

Jan 6, 2009 6:09 pm

(Held at Morgan County Jail unless otherwise noted.)

On the beat - Sheriff's office Jan. 6

Jan 6, 2009 5:55 pm

(Held on bond at Morgan County Jail unless otherwise noted.)

Public health, poster session set Saturday

Jan 5, 2009 7:09 pm

The First Annual Public Health Seminar and Poster Session will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, at Morgan Community College, room 317 Spruce, in Fort Morgan.

Saturday series back at Fort Morgan library

Jan 5, 2009 6:55 pm

The Saturday series programs will return at the Fort Morgan Public Library beginning in January.

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