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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

Test It Tuesday: The Mighty Mend It

Mar 9, 2010 7:32 pm

You might have high hopes for the Might Mend It. It claims to be the fast, easy way to mend, hem and repair.

 

Pet of the Week: Lilly

Mar 9, 2010 7:17 pm

There are lots of amazing pets just waiting to share your home, like our Pet of the Week, Lilly.

 

Airline: Colo. flight canceled after smoke report

Mar 9, 2010 6:02 pm

Skywest Airlines says a plane that returned to the Aspen Airport because of smoke inside didn't complete the flight to Denver as officials originally said.

 

I-70 rock slide removal work live streaming

Mar 9, 2010 5:47 pm

CDOT crews are continuing to work the scene of a massive rock slide in Glenwood Canyon. You can watch the work on CDOT cameras.

 

RECALL ALERT: Manufacturer expands pet food recall

Mar 9, 2010 4:47 pm

Nature's Variety has expanded its recall of chicken-flavored pet food because of concerns over salmonella.

 

RECALL ALERT: P&G recalls 2 Pringles flavors

Mar 9, 2010 4:47 pm

Procter & Gamble is recalling two flavors of its Pringles chips because they may be tainted with salmonella.

 

Colo. bar owner says he found smoking ban loophole

Mar 9, 2010 4:17 pm

A Colorado Springs bar owner says he found a loophole in the statewide smoking ban by putting a tobacco shop inside his establishment.

 

C-DOT on the scene this morning, still assessing danger

Mar 9, 2010 3:02 am

According to our 11 news crew on the scene, semi truck drivers are choosing to pull over and 'wait it out,' instead of taking an alternate route. There is still no estimate of when the Interstate will...

 

Rock slides are quite common for Colorado

Mar 9, 2010 2:02 am

A rock slide as big as the one in Glenwood Canyon is unusual, but in general, rock slides are actually quite common. This is the second one within a 100 mile stretch of I-70 in just a week.

 

Big game hunters can expect big changes in 2010 season

Mar 9, 2010 1:17 am

Hunters beware that big changes await you this hunting season.

 
 

Local News from The Fort Morgan Times via Yahoo! News

On the beat - State Patrol March 9

Mar 9, 2010 5:29 pm

Accident

 

In the courts - District Court March 9

Mar 9, 2010 5:14 pm

One sentenced

 

EMCH Foundation receives $100,000 from Foiles Trust

Mar 9, 2010 4:44 pm

East Morgan County Hospital has received a gift of $100,000 from the Roy and Lila M. Foiles Trust.The Foiles have been local advocates of health care in Morgan County for several years.

 

Program on radon testing set in Akron

Mar 9, 2010 4:14 pm

Nearly 50 percent of homes in Northeast Colorado that had short-term radon tests in 2009 were found to have higher levels than recommended for health.

 

Clarion reps brief FM Rotary members

Mar 9, 2010 4:14 pm

The Brush Rotary Club, along with the Fort Morgan Rotary Club, is selling tickets for the Brush Rotary Club Gas Raffle.

 

SHARE receives Daniels domestic violence grant

Mar 9, 2010 3:59 pm

SHARE Inc., the Morgan County Domestic Violence program, has announced it has received a $12,000 Daniels Fund Grant.

 

Party caucuses scheduled March 16

Mar 9, 2010 3:59 pm

It is time for both the Republican and Democratic Morgan County caucuses to begin the process of choosing their candidates again.

 

Annual 9Health Fair set April 24 in Brush

Mar 9, 2010 3:59 pm

The 9Health Fair encourages people to take charge of their health.This years health fair, scheduled for April 24 from 7 a.

 

Community briefs - March 9

Mar 9, 2010 2:29 pm

Around the community

 

Saiter to speak at Brown Bag

Mar 8, 2010 6:59 pm

Local author Norma Saiter will be the guest speaker at Tuesdays Brown Bag Lunch at the Fort Morgan Museum.

 
 

News and Lifestyle Information from The Colorado Springs Gazette

LIVE WELL: What does craniosacral therapy feel like?

Mar 8, 2010 6:33 pm

Craniosacral therapy (CST) has been popping up on my radar quite a bit lately. A co-worker asked me about it, a fellow yoga teacher I know is studying it, and theres a CST therapist who works out of t...

 

Low-cost substance abuse program closes, leaving few options

Mar 7, 2010 12:00 pm

The Salvation Army center that provided a free six-month drug treatment program for Todd Meyer and Justin Misner closed Dec. 31, the victim of poor sales at the nonprofits Colorado Springs thrift stor...

 

Surviving meth: Local dads win back their lives, their kids

Mar 6, 2010 11:42 pm

On a recent day in the late afternoon, Todd Meyer is deep in conversation with a visitor, and his two young children are hungry. Because he wants to finish the train of thought, he turns to a third ad...

 

NONPROFITS AROUND TOWN: Mr. Stratton at the Conservatory; Boy Scouts

Mar 5, 2010 9:23 pm

Mr. Stratton came to dinner and stayed for an opera about his life and death. Richard Marold, known for his characterization of local philanthropist Winfield Scott Stratton, made the rounds Feb. 26 a...

 

DID YOU EVER WONDER: Why a diamond ring at the City Ad Building?

Mar 5, 2010 9:02 pm

My wife and I wonder why there is a sculpture of a wedding ring in front of City Hall at the corner of Nevada and Colorado avenues in downtown Colorado Springs. I can think of several funny answers, b...

 

BOOK GROUPIE: Kellerman books a family affair

Mar 5, 2010 7:18 pm

Author Jonathan Kellerman typed away for 13 years in an unheated garage before finally finding writing success. Since then, nearly 30 of his books have been published. Most of those are psychological ...

 

BOOK GROUPIE: Don't wait to read ''The Help'

Mar 2, 2010 5:39 pm

Most weeks I recommend books that are readily available through the Pikes Peak Library District. Sure, sometimes you might have a slight wait, but nothing too awful. This week, however, Im recommendin...

 

NONPROFITS AROUND TOWN: Salut the Heart Ball

Feb 26, 2010 9:34 pm

Salut It was an Italian evening to tip the glasses. To call out Bravo to arias and the familiar serenades from Italian gondola rides in the movies. To raise a Toast to Your Health salut to heart disea...

 

DID YOU EVER WONDER: Patty Jewett 'lake' and companies using fire hydrants

Feb 26, 2010 8:03 pm

I live across from Patty Jewett Golf Course and have noticed that there is quite a construction project going on. What concerns me, and I wasnt sure who to ask about this, who is footing the bill for ...

 
 

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