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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
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- Home Maintenance Checklist
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Colorado Schools
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Elementary Schools
- Castle Rock Elementary School
- (303) 387-5000
- 1103 Canyon Drive
- Castle Rock, CO 80104
- East Elementary School
- (970) 824-6042
- 600 Texas Avenue
- Craig, CO 81625
Middle Schools
- Aurora Hills Middle School
- (303) 341-7450
- 1009 South Uvalda Street
- Aurora, CO 80012
- East Grand Middle School
- (970) 887-3382
- 251 West Diamond
- Granby, CO 80446
High Schools
- Gateway High School
- (303) 755-7160
- 1300 South Sable Blvd
- Aurora, CO 80012
- Centennial High School
- (970) 221-2920
- 330 East Laurel Street
- Fort Collins, CO 80524
Sex Offender Information for Colorado
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