Colorado

Colorado is a landlocked state in the Mountain West subregion of the Western United States. Colorado borders Wyoming to the north, Nebraska to the northeast, Kansas to the east, Oklahoma to the southeast, New Mexico to the south, Utah to the west, and meets Arizona to the southwest at the Four Corners. Colorado is noted for its landscape of mountains, forests, high plains, mesas, canyons, plateaus, rivers, and desert lands. Colorado is one of the Mountain States and is often considered to be part of the southwestern United States. The high plains of Colorado may be considered a part of the midwestern United States. It encompasses most of the Southern Rocky Mountains, as well as the northeastern portion of the Colorado Plateau and the western edge of the Great Plains. Colorado is the eighth most extensive and 21st most populous U.S. state. The United States Census Bureau estimated the population of Colorado at 5,877,610 as of July 1, 2023, a 1.80% increase since the 2020 United States census.
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Some of the key events about Colorado

  • 1864
    The Sand Creek Massacre resulted in the deaths of numerous Cheyenne and Arapaho people
  • 1876
    Colorado was admitted as the 38th state of the United States
  • 1893
    Women in Colorado gained the right to vote, making it the first state to approve women's suffrage by popular referendum
  • 1914
    The Ludlow Massacre occurred during a coal miners' strike, resulting in the deaths of women and children
  • 1915
    Rocky Mountain National Park was established, preserving 265,461 acres of natural beauty
  • 1921
    Colorado experienced its deadliest flood, known as the Pueblo Flood, causing significant loss of life and property damage
  • 1935
    The Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad completed the Moffat Tunnel, significantly improving transportation through the Rocky Mountains
  • 1958
    The United States Air Force Academy opened its permanent site near Colorado Springs
  • 1965
    The South Platte River flood devastated Denver and surrounding areas, causing extensive damage
  • 1967
    Colorado became the first state to legalize abortion in cases of rape, incest, or danger to the woman's health
  • 1976
    The Winter Olympics were held in Denver, marking the first time the winter games were hosted in the western United States
  • 1976
    The Big Thompson Flood killed 144 people and caused massive destruction in the Big Thompson Canyon
  • 1992
    The Colorado Rockies Major League Baseball team was established in Denver
  • 1999
    The Columbine High School shooting shocked the nation and resulted in multiple fatalities
  • 2000
    The Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve was established, protecting North America's tallest dunes
  • 2012
    Colorado became one of the first two states to legalize recreational marijuana use for adults
  • 2012
    The Aurora theater shooting during a midnight movie premiere left 12 dead and 70 injured
  • 2013
    The Black Forest Fire became the most destructive wildfire in Colorado history, destroying hundreds of homes
  • 2020
    The Cameron Peak Fire became Colorado's largest wildfire on record, burning over 208,000 acres
  • 2021
    A mass shooting at a Boulder supermarket resulted in 10 fatalities

Disclaimer: This material is written based on information taken from open sources, including Wikipedia, news media, podcasts, and other public sources.

Colorado Latest news

Major prison system shake-up: Multiple federal facilities to shut down across US

Major prison system shake-up: Multiple federal facilities to shut down across US

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Society, Politics • December 5 2024 , 05:19 PM  •  772 views
Biden's unexpected move: Presidential pardon that shocked both parties

Biden's unexpected move: Presidential pardon that shocked both parties

A last-minute pardon from President Biden to his son Hunter made waves across Washington. The decision contradicted his earlier statements and got mixed reactions from both political sides

Society, Politics • December 3 2024 , 04:28 AM  •  3256 views
Biden's unexpected move: Family pardon shakes up pre-inauguration politics

Biden's unexpected move: Family pardon shakes up pre-inauguration politics

Just weeks before Trump takes office **Joe Biden** made an unexpected choice to pardon his son **Hunter**. This pre-holiday decision sparked wide-ranging reactions from both political sides

Politics • December 2 2024 , 11:28 PM  •  1389 views
Breaking: Biden's shocking move for Hunter raises eyebrows across political lines

Breaking: Biden's shocking move for Hunter raises eyebrows across political lines

In an unexpected pre-holiday decision Biden pardoned his son Hunter from gun-related charges and tax issues. This move contradicts his earlier statements and creates new discussions about presidential powers

Society, Politics • December 2 2024 , 09:52 PM  •  3038 views
Colorado election upset: New district brings unexpected House seat change

Colorado election upset: New district brings unexpected House seat change

A newly-formed Colorado district sees major political shift in latest House race. Republican win moves party closer to House control while reshaping Denver-area representation

Society, Politics • November 13 2024 , 04:56 AM  •  5460 views
Denver starts probe into state website password exposure mishap

Denver starts probe into state website password exposure mishap

Denver DA office looks into voting system passwords that stayed visible on state website. Officials confirm multi-layered security wasnt affected by the un-planned data exposure

Society, Politics • November 13 2024 , 01:22 AM  •  1361 views
Breaking news: House control hangs in balance as Western states finish vote count

Breaking news: House control hangs in balance as Western states finish vote count

Republicans stand just 6 seats away from taking House control after recent election results. Western states slow vote-counting process keeps final outcome uncertain for key races

Politics • November 9 2024 , 08:12 PM  •  5990 views
New face takes over Boebert's old seat in Colorado: Election results shock many

New face takes over Boebert's old seat in Colorado: Election results shock many

Republican **Jeff Hurd** secured victory in Coloradoʼs 3rd District after **Lauren Boebert** switched to different region. His win over Democrat **Adam Frisch** showed bigger margin than previous race

Society, Politics • November 7 2024 , 06:17 PM  •  1400 views
US elections: Republicans take Senate while House control hangs in balance

US elections: Republicans take Senate while House control hangs in balance

Republicans secured Senate control through wins in three key states‚ while House majority remains uncertain. Historic wins include first transgender Congress member and unprecedented Black women representation in Senate

Society, Politics • November 6 2024 , 08:16 PM  •  805 views
US states split on abortion rights as voters make crucial decisions in 2024

US states split on abortion rights as voters make crucial decisions in 2024

Latest voting results show mixed outcomes for abortion-related measures across different US states. While some regions backed reproductive rights others kept existing restrictions showing Americas divided stance on this issue

Society, Politics • November 6 2024 , 06:32 PM  •  474 views
Indian-Americans in Georgia celebrate historic political moment at local pub

Indian-Americans in Georgia celebrate historic political moment at local pub

A group of Indian-Americans gathered at suburban Atlanta bar to watch election results roll in. Traditional snacks and modern politics mixed as community members cheered for their preferred candidate

Politics, Culture • November 6 2024 , 02:13 PM  •  2068 views
10 states vote on abortion laws: See which proposals won and lost in latest polls

10 states vote on abortion laws: See which proposals won and lost in latest polls

Ten US states put abortion-related changes to vote in latest elections with mixed results. From Floridaʼs narrow miss to success in Arizona‚ the voting showed different approaches across the country

Society, Politics • November 6 2024 , 01:23 PM  •  2567 views
10 states prepare for crucial abortion rights vote - what's at stake?

10 states prepare for crucial abortion rights vote - what's at stake?

After Supreme Courtʼs landmark decision about 2 years ago‚ ten states gear up for key abortion-related votes. Nine states look to boost access while Nebraska weighs two different paths

Society, Politics • November 5 2024 , 11:44 PM  •  943 views
Colorado House race becomes key battleground for Latino voter influence

Colorado House race becomes key battleground for Latino voter influence

A tight race in Colorados newly-formed 8th District puts Latino voters in spotlight. The contest between incumbent and challenger could shift House control with districts large Hispanic population

Society, Politics • November 5 2024 , 06:23 AM  •  2258 views