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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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    Elementary Schools

    Manzanola Elementary School
    (719) 462-5578
    200 S Canal St.
    Manzanola, CO 81058
    Montclair Elementary School
    (303) 333-5497
    1151 Newport Street
    Denver, CO 80220

    Middle Schools

    Escalante Middle School
    (970) 247-9491
    141 Baker Lane
    Durango, CO 81301
    Jenkins Middle School
    (719) 328-5300
    6410 Austin Bluffs Parkway
    Colorado Springs, CO 80918

    High Schools

    New Horizons Day School
    (719) 579-2600
    2883 South Circle Drive
    Colorado Springs, CO 80906
    South Park High School
    (719) 836-2006
    640 Hathaway Street
    Fairplay, CO 80440

    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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