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Colorado Profile
Called the "Centennial State," because it became the 38th state when the U.S. turned 100 in 1876. Colorado is most closely associated with the Rocky Mountains and has numerous peaks over 14,000 feet. The state's name comes from a Spanish word meaning "red" or "ruddy," the color of much of the state's terrain. Today, Colorado is known for its vast cattle ranges, agricultural acreage, and snow-covered mountains that are ideal for winter sports. Its capital is Denver and state flower is the Rocky Mountain columbine. ...Read more here: Colorado - The Centennial State
- Capital City:
- Denver
- Nickname:
- Centennial State
- Motto:
- Nil Sine Numine (Nothing without Providence)
- Gained Statehood:
- August 1, 1876 (38th)
- Origin of State's Name:
- From the Spanish for the color red, which was applied to the Colorado River.
- Largest Cities:
- Denver, Colorado Springs, Aurora, Lakewood, Fort Collins
- Border States:
- Arizona, Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Utah, Wyoming
- Land Area:
- 103,730 sq. mi.; 8th largest
- State Bird:
- Lark Bunting
- State Flower:
- Rocky Mountain Columbine (aquilegia caerules)
- State Tree:
- Colorado Blue Spruce (picea pungens)
- State Song:
- Where the Columbines Grow
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Real Estate & Home Values in Colorado
Home Buyer and Seller Resources
- Obama's Loan Modification Plan Explained
- Loan Modification: Is it Right for You?
- $8,000 Tax Credit for First Time Homebuyers
- First Time Homebuyers Guide
- Financial Assistance for First Time Homebuyers
- Do You Qualify for an FHA Loan?
- All About Credit Scores & Credit Reports
- How to Avoid Foreclosure
- What Is A Short Sale?
- What Is A Deed-In-Lieu?
- How to Buy a HUD Home
- How to Sell Your Home In a Down Market
- 2009 Mortgage Bailout Explained
- Obama Stimulus Plan FAQ
- Colorado Foreclosures
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- 2023 E 142nd Ave Brighton, CO
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Largest Cities in Colorado
- Arvada
- Aurora
- Berkley
- Black Forest
- Boulder
- Brighton
- Broomfield
- Canon City
- Castle Rock
- Cimarron Hills
- Clifton
- Colorado Springs
- Columbine
- Commerce City
- Denver
- Durango
- Englewood
- Federal Heights
- Fort Carson
- Fort Collins
- Fort Morgan
- Fountain
- Golden
- Grand Junction
- Greeley
- Greenwood Village
- Highlands Ranch
- Ken Caryl
- Lafayette
- Lakewood
- Littleton
- Longmont
- Louisville
- Loveland
- Montrose
- Northglenn
- Parker
- Pueblo
- Pueblo West
- Security-Widefield
- Sherrelwood
- Sterling
- Thornton
- Welby
- Westminster
- Wheat Ridge
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Colorado Schools
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Elementary Schools
- Paradox Valley Charter School
- (970) 859-7236
- 21501 6 Mile Road
- Paradox, CO 81429
- Letford Elementary School
- (970) 587-4605
- 2 North Jay Avenue
- Johnstown, CO 80534
Middle Schools
- Randolph Middle School
- (303) 320-5606
- 3955 Steele Street
- Denver, CO 80205
- Morey Middle School
- (303) 832-1139
- 840 East 14th Avenue
- Denver, CO 80218
High Schools
- Monte Vista Senior High School
- (719) 852-3586
- 349 Prospect
- Monte Vista, CO 81144
- Westminster High School
- (303) 428-9541
- 4276 West 68th Avenue
- Westminster, CO 80030
Sex Offender Information for Colorado
For most citizens, the easiest method to obtain accurate and timely sex offender information for their local area is to visit their state sex offender registry website. States are required to provide this information for free. You do not need to pay for this information.
In Colorado, the registered sex offenders can be found at http://sor.state.co.us/. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.
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