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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 Colorado Springs Gazette via Yahoo! News

Flash floods possible in mountains this afternoon

Jul 30, 2010 6:53 pm

The National Weather Service has posted a flash flood watch for areas west and north of Colorado Springs. The watch begins at noon and will run through this evening. For more on the watch, visit www.c...

 

Dire predictions of ballot initiatives' impact draws millions

Jul 30, 2010 4:38 pm

If Colorado voters approve three controversial ballot issues aimed at lowering taxes and curbing government borrowing, 99 percent of the states general fund would have to be used for K-12 education, a...

 

Soldier who died for country becomes official citizen

Jul 30, 2010 3:38 pm

A Filipino Fort Carson soldier who died in a Feb. 21 bomb blast in Afghanistan was among the foreign-born soldiers recognized Thursday as U.S. citizens in a ceremony on post. The swearing-in featured ...

 

D-38 board OKs contact with interim superintendent

Jul 30, 2010 1:38 am

The Lewis-Palmer School District 38 board on Thursday approved an 11-month contract for interim superintendent Dwight Ted Bauman. The contract, approved on a 3-0 vote at a special meeting, says Bauman...

 

FRIDAY FOLDER 7/30/10: A roundup of education news

Jul 29, 2010 11:53 pm

Antiquarian book events setThe Colorado Antiquarian Book Seminar wil be held on Colorado College campus Aug. 8 through 13. There will be a reception and free keynote address 7 p.m., Aug. 8 at Bemis Ha...

 

CITY DESK: Consultant bills Memorial $7,800 in expenses so far

Jul 29, 2010 11:38 pm

A health care consultant earning $285,000 to shepherd a commission thats studying the future of Memorial Health System has racked up more than $7,800 in expenses since April 16.

 

NOREEN: Apple becomes its worst nightmare

Jul 29, 2010 8:38 pm

Apple Computer has become the nerdy guy in the frumpy suit. Youve probably seen the television commercials in the past few years that depict the Apple guy as the hip, easy-going young man whose machin...

 

Jury trials on rebound in District Court

Jul 29, 2010 8:08 pm

Jury trials are back with a vengeance. After a significant decrease last year, the number of felony criminal trials heard by jurors in El Paso County is on a record-setting pace so far this year. In t...

 

Christo explains 'Over the River' project to rapt audience

Jul 29, 2010 7:53 pm

Even with the tantalizing potential for conflict Wednesday night, no bricks were thrown, fists shaken or voices even raised. Instead, the crowd of about 300 at the Fine Arts Center mostly lobbed thank...

 

Homebuilder announces Springs mayoral candidacy

Jul 29, 2010 3:53 pm

Brian Bahr, the owner of Challenger Homes, is going to run for mayor of Colorado Springs. "With the right vision, together we can restore the good image Colorado Springs once enjoyed, while layin...

 
 

News and Lifestyle Information from The Colorado Springs Gazette

NONPROFITS AROUND TOWN: Cheyenne Village on the beach; Greccio photos

Jul 30, 2010 6:09 pm

Head for the beach for a shrimp boil, the invite said. And no one had to book a flight to California. On went the beachcomber pants, and drivers headed for the beach yes, beach at Cheyenne Mountain ...

 

DID YOU EVER WONDER: CO plates out of letters, strangeness on Voyager

Jul 30, 2010 5:08 pm

Ive noticed that our current standard license plate number/letter sequence is now on the letter W with only a few letters left. What is the plan from the DMV for a new sequence or even a completely ne...

 

Superman begins year-long exploration of America

Jul 30, 2010 2:47 pm

Decades ago, Green Lantern DC Comics ring-bearing, space-faring superhero set off with fellow hero Green Arrow to explore America in an old pickup. Now its Supermans turn to tour the country not in...

 

GOOD DOG: Breed bans don't stop dog bites

Jul 30, 2010 2:30 pm

The information and letter below were provided by Joanne Munding, a Canadian citizen whose Staffordshire terrier mix, Brutus, was euthanized for protecting his home from an intruder. If you are on Fac...

 

BOOK GROUPIE: Elmore Leonard has a new fan

Jul 29, 2010 10:00 pm

Elmore Leonard, where have you been all my life? All the hours Ive scanned shelves looking for good books, I couldve been reading yours. And now I will. Every. Single. One. The above is a copy of an e...

 

LIVE WELL: Nia fitness draws on martial, dance and healing arts

Jul 29, 2010 12:30 pm

Care to dance? Nia is a fitness class designed to help you dance through life, according to Nia black belt and instructor Loretta Milo, who has taught for six years. I can get behind that. Nia is desc...

 

Parkour is more than sport, it's a lifestyle

Jul 28, 2010 12:20 am

Thirteen young men huddle on the edge of the playground. One takes off, attempts to vault over a bench and tumbles to the ground amid laughter. Another hoists himself to the top of the swing set, wher...

 

BOOK GROUPIE: Author Marr her e-book intro

Jul 26, 2010 11:08 pm

If you havent noticed, Im a person who reads a lot. Like many bibliophiles, I like the physical connection to reading; the weight of a book in my hand, the sight of a beautiful cover, the smell of pag...

 

Live Well: Balance postures can help defeat negative self-talk

Jul 26, 2010 3:35 pm

Achieving better balance is often one of the perks that lures people to yoga. They come to the right place. Balance postures are often a focus of class or weaved gently throughout. Working on these po...

 
 

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