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Area Info
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.
Articles
Staying Safe in a Scary World
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News and Lifestyle Information from The Colorado Springs Gazette
DID YOU EVER WONDER: Where did Springs' Lady Liberty go?
Mar 19, 2010 7:59 pm
Wasnt there a small Statue of Liberty in front of City Hall at one time? I could have sworn I saw one there on the corner of Nevada Avenue and Kiowa Street. If so, why was it removed and where is she?...
NONPROFITS AROUND TOWN: Peak Education's magic; Komen country; CP award
Mar 19, 2010 6:07 pm
Hey world and Bill Gates (yes, that Bill Gates) here they come. Peak Education is no secret in Harrison School District 2, where 90 formerly at-risk students, all from low-income families, are on a ...
LIVE WELL: Well, hello hips. Ready to Zumba?
Mar 15, 2010 5:18 pm
Well, hello hips. Nice to meet you. You think you know these vital parts of your body fairly well. You take them to yoga class, you take them for walks, you talk pretty to them. But one Zumba class la...
Hispanic folk style resonates with Widefield students
Mar 13, 2010 6:36 pm
The sound explodes through the doors excited violins, exuberant guitars, intense trumpets. Its reminiscent of weddings in downtown Trinidad, vacations in Guadalajara, dinner in a Mexican restaurant. ...
BOOK GROUPIE: Advice: read 'Dear Amy's' book
Mar 12, 2010 9:53 pm
During a recent shopping trip, when I offered a woman advice about buying boots, I remembered a book that had been sitting on my nightstand forever, Amy Dickinsons The Mighty Queens of Freeville. Dick...
DID YOU EVER WONDER: Didn't her street-light fee pay to keep them on?
Mar 12, 2010 8:45 pm
Didnt we pay a street-light tax via our Colorado Springs Utilities bills? So why are they turning off the street lights? B.A. ANSWER: The fee for street lights was eliminated in 2006 and hasnt been on...
NONPROFITS AROUND TOWN: Churches help homeless, Citizens Project, Night of 100 Dinners
Mar 12, 2010 7:35 pm
Babies and toddlers have become a special addition to the Interfaith Hospitality Network. Churches in the area open their doors to house homeless families and, said Board President Amy Dinofrio, child...
ASK THE VET: Condition makes pets unsuitable for breeding
Mar 12, 2010 2:30 pm
The Martens brought in their brand new puppy for his first exam and vaccines. He was a handsome example of a bulldog, and as charming as he was attractive. His owners had researched many breeders and ...
THE GOOD DOG: Dognapping on the rise in down economy
Mar 12, 2010 2:17 pm
We have all heard stories about dogs being stolen, but with the bad economy, this trend is on the rise. The subject was covered on ABCs Good Morning America program on Dec.22.Lisa Peterson, Director o...
Local News from The Fort Collins Coloradoan via Yahoo! News
Coming Sunday: 'Gusher' could transform parts of Weld County
Mar 20, 2010 4:36 pm
One of the reasons the Denkai Animal Sanctuary moved from Carr to property near Grover in northern Weld County was to get away from proposed uranium mining at Powertech USA's Centennial Project site n...
Snow is good news for some Colorado ranchers
Mar 20, 2010 3:21 pm
JOHNSTOWN - While it added stress for some, Friday's snow was a welcome sight for many Colorado ranchers.
Loveland dog breeder loses state license
Mar 20, 2010 11:09 am
Blue Wolf Ranch, a dog breeding facility southwest of Loveland, has lost its state license, according to Colorado's Department of Agriculture.
Mar 20, 2010 11:09 am
Name: Shayne Curtis Sharpe
City wants in on Google's ultra-high-speed Internet trial
Mar 20, 2010 11:09 am
Google Fort Collins?
Spring sun to melt it away today
Mar 20, 2010 11:09 am
The first snowstorm of what is typically Colorado's snowiest month dumped about 3 inches Friday in Fort Collins but hit the southern Front Range much harder.
Rep. Markey turns spotlight on distracted driving
Mar 20, 2010 11:08 am
The 2008 death of 9-year-old Erica Forney continues to reverberate nationally as Rep. Betsy Markey introduced a proposal that would designate April as National Distracted Driving Awareness Month.
Mar 20, 2010 11:08 am
The Colorado Air Quality Control Commission voted unanimously this week to begin vehicle emission testing by Nov. 1 in Greeley, Fort Collins and Loveland.
Air Force captain has job security
Mar 20, 2010 11:08 am
SOUTHWEST ASIA - At the operations office at a undisclosed base in Southwest Asia, Capt. Matthew Nix of Fort Collins directs Air Force security forces for the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing and oversees...
Mar 20, 2010 11:08 am
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Local News from Colorado Springs Gazette via Yahoo! News
Mar 20, 2010 3:01 pm
A woman trying to lend a helping hand to three teenagers was instead hit with a hammer and robbed early Saturday morning, Colorado Springs police said. The incident began at about 12:45 a.m. Saturday,...
NOREEN: Canon City aglow over legislation
Mar 20, 2010 2:45 pm
It wont be long before the cherry blossoms burst out in Canon City, adding a special glow to the place. Theres another kind of glow the towns residents have been trying to get rid of for years the ra...
De-icer suspected in utility-pole fires
Mar 20, 2010 12:01 am
A substance that keeps roads clear of ice could be leaving thousands of residents at risk of being in the dark when electricity is knocked out. Colorado Springs Utilities is investigating whether magn...
Harrison schools delay vote to consider new form of governance
Mar 19, 2010 4:01 am
In an emotion-packed meeting, the Harrison School District 2 board delayed a vote Thursday on a new type of governance that some districts in the nation use to streamline board and administrative func...
Homeless connect with help at annual fair
Mar 19, 2010 12:16 am
Calvin Ward started his Thursday in stress mode, and he has a lot to be stressed about. Hes in the midst of getting a divorce. Hes on probation. Hes trying to go to school and find a job. And hes home...
Mar 19, 2010 12:01 am
Shawn Raintree has resigned as CEO of Goodwill Industries of Colorado Springs, 14 months after taking the job, citing personal reasons. A press release issued Thursday said that Raintree has come to t...
FRIDAY FOLDER 3/19/10: A roundup of regional school news
Mar 18, 2010 11:46 pm
Robotics competition set Students from Vista Ridge and Falcon high schools will compete in the FIRST Robotics competition in Denver next week. This years engineering problem, created by NASA, is to us...
NOREEN: City sheepish about blazing new trail
Mar 18, 2010 11:46 pm
As Dr. Dolittle famously speculated, If we could talk to the animals, just imagine it. Why, conceivably we could ask a Pikes Peak bighorn ram, What would be worse watching an occasional hiker walking...
Harrison district to consider change in how the board governs
Mar 17, 2010 10:46 pm
The Harrison School District 2 board may vote Thursday to adopt a type of reform that some districts nationwide have implemented to end to conflicted and confusing approaches to governing. However, th...
Anti-gay nonprofit accuses post office of censorship
Mar 17, 2010 6:46 pm
A Colorado Springs nonprofit opposed to gays and lesbians serving in the military accused the Postal Service of censorship Tuesday. The accusation followed a local bulk mail employee's initial refusal...
Local News from KKCO Grand Junction via Yahoo! News
Mar 20, 2010 1:52 am
Whether you're Team Jacob or Team Edward, you've probably been counting down for the big release.
Emergency Staged for Mesa State Students
Mar 20, 2010 1:37 am
Mesa State medical and nursing students are trying out their new skills in an emergency situation.
Teachers Challenged to B-ball Game on Wheels
Mar 20, 2010 1:37 am
Friday, teachers at a local middle school accepted a challenge to a charity basketball game, but this isn't your everyday game on the hardwood.
2009 Animal Services Report: 1400 Cats Euthanized
Mar 19, 2010 11:52 pm
MESA COUNTY, COLO. (KKCO)_ Out of the thousands of adoptable animals at Mesa County Animal Services, almost 100 percent found new homes last year.
Colorado revenue forecast improving
Mar 19, 2010 8:22 pm
Colorado's economy is slowly recovering from the great recession, but it may take years to fully recover.
Snow day for some Colorado kids, slush for drivers
Mar 19, 2010 5:07 pm
A late winter storm is bringing snow and cold that canceled classes for several Colorado school districts and made for a slick drive in the mountains.
Colo. Senate debates plan to protect river rafters
Mar 19, 2010 4:52 pm
The Colorado Senate is debating a measure that would guarantee rafters the right to float the state's whitewater rivers, after a Texas development company threatened to shut them down.
Fruita man thrown 90 feet from motorcycle
Mar 19, 2010 4:22 pm
A Fruita man is expected to survive after being thrown about 90 feet from his motorcycle on I-70.
Colorado lawmakers brace for revenue forecast
Mar 19, 2010 4:07 pm
Colorado lawmakers are hoping to avoid another round of budget cuts when state budget officials release their latest revenue forecasts.
Health care vote likely this weekend
Mar 19, 2010 3:07 pm
Support is building behind President Barack Obama's health care legislation in the House.
