State Facts
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Admission
to Statehood: August 1, 1876 |
| Area: 104100 sq.mi, 8th Land 103730
sq. mi., 8th Water 371 sq.mi., 46th |
| Area Codes: 303
- 719 - 720 - 970 |
| Biographies:
Famous Coloradans |
| Border States: Arizona Kansas Nebraska
New Mexico Oklahoma Utah Wyoming |
| Web Cams: Live
Web Cams |
| Climate: Colorado
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| Colleges, Universities: Colorado
Colleges |
| Community and Technical Colleges: Colorado
Community Colleges |
| Constitution: 38th State |
| County Profile: County
Map 63 Counties |
| Courts: Judicial
System |
| Current Events: Colorado
News Headlines |
| Department of: Education
Licensing |
| Economy:Agriculture: Cattle,
wheat, dairy products, corn, hay. |
| Fast Facts: 50states
List |
| Flag:
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| The flag consists of three alternate stripes
of equal width and at right angles to the staff, the two outer stripes
to be blue of the same color as in the blue field of the national flag
and the middle stripe to be white, the proportion of the flag being
a width of two-thirds of its length. At a distance from the staff end
of the flag of one fifth of the total length of the flag there is a
circular red C, of the same color as the red in the national flag of
the United States. The diameter of the letter is two-thirds of the width
of the flag. The inner line of the opening of the letter C is three-fourths
of the width of its body or bar, and the outer line of the opening is
double the length of the inner line thereof. Completely filling the
open space inside the letter C is a golden disk, attached to the flag
is a cord of gold and silver, intertwined, with tassels, one of gold
and one of silver. Flag adopted 1911 |
| Flower:
Bluebonnet Lupins texensis |
Genealogical Resources: 
Cyndi's List Historical
Societies |
| Geographic Center: Park, 30 miles northwest
of Pike's Peak |
| Governor:
Office of Governor |
| Highest Point: Mt.
Elbert; 14,433 feet |
| Highway Markers: Colorado Resource
Manual |
| History: Historical
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| Largest Cities: Denver
Colorado Springs
Aurora Lakewood
Fort Collins
Arvada Pueblo
Westminster
Boulder Thornton |
| Library: Colorado Colorado
Libraries |
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| License Plates: Colorado |
| Lottery: Colorado
Lottery |
| Maps: Map |
| Media: Radio
TV |
| Motto: Nil sine Numine - Nothing
without Providence |
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| Newspapers: Colorado |
| Nicknames: Centennial
State / Colorful Colorado |
| Origin of state's name: Taken from
the Spanish for the "colorred" and was applied to the Colorado river. |
| Permanent Residents: Find
A Grave |
| Population: Quick
facts 4,301,261; |
| Public Records: Colorado |
| Representatives: |
| Road Side America: Colorado |
| Soil: Colorado
- Seitz |
| Song: Where
the Columbines Grow |
| Sports: Colorado
Teams |
| State Parks: Colorado |
| Symbols: Colorado
Archives |
| Topography: Image
Eastern dry high plains; hilly to mountainous central plateau;
western Rocky Mountains of high ranges alternating with broad valleys
and deep narrow canyons. |
| Travel: Colorado
Travel |
| Tree: Blue
Spruce |
| Unclaimed Funds:
Colorado |
Cattle Today
Articles about the production of beef cattle and livestock.
BEEF AMBASSADORS ATTEND CONFERENCE IN WASHINGTON
Thanks to a generous grant from a private foundation, the National Beef Ambassadors recently attended the Spring Legislative Conference conducted by the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, where they received first-hand experience in representative government.
SAFETY IS THE FOCUS OF BEEF INDUSTRY SUMMIT
More than 160 leaders, including cattle producers, feeders, processors as well as retailers and foodservice operators, convened at the fifth annual Beef Industry Safety Summit March 5-7 in Dallas, Texas, to explore solutions to safety challenges as well as review and update best practices based on the latest science.
TENNESSEE TO HOST GELBVIEH EASTERN REGIONAL
The Tennesee Gelbvieh Association and Tennessee Gelbvieh Junior Association are joining forces with the American Gelbvieh Junior Association to host the 2008 Eastern Regional Gelbvieh Show.
TRANSFERRED REGISTRATIONS ADD VALUE TO SEEDSTOCK
Communicating seedstock ownership transfers to the proper breed associations sets the stage for satisfying relationships between commercial cattle producers and their genetic suppliers.
ANGUS TIMELY TOPICS
May comes but once each year, but what a marvelous time it is to be engaged in the production of Angus cattle.
SALACOA VALLEY COMMITTED TO PROVIDING GENETIC QUALITY
During the last twelve to eighteen months southeast cattle producers have endured a tremendous test. Crippling drought, explosive expenditures for feed and fertilizer, and ever rising energy costs have caused many to reevaluate their position in the beef industry. David and Susan Vaughan, owners of Salacoa Valley Farms in Fairmount, Ga., were not immune to these challenges.
HUNTIN' DAYLIGHT -- FLEXIBILITY DAMPENS INPUT COSTS
For the first two months of 2008, the cost of gain for steers averaged $75.47/cwt. Last year's average was $71.23. For heifers sold in the first two months of 2008, average cost of gain was $77.63/cwt., four percent more than 2007. When compared to the 2002-2006, average cost of gains for both steers and heifers were $22/cwt. higher in early 2008.
MISSOURI TO HOST NATIONAL JR. SALERS SHOW
American Salers juniors are making plans to have a kickin' good time at the 2008 American Salers Junior Association Junior National.
IT'S THE PITTS - LIVING IN TOWN
I've heard of all sorts of ways to determine if you live in a town or a city.
PRODUCTION EFFICIENCY IS THE FOCUS FOR 2008 AND BEYOND
Efficiency. It's a word we are hearing with greater frequency in our everyday lives as virtually every cost we encounter in our everyday lives is increasing.
MAY RECOGNIZED AS NATIONAL HAMBURGER MONTH
For over 40 years, the month of May has been a time to recognize the more than 800,000 dedicated men and women who produce high quality, wholesome, nutritious beef known around the world.
COMMODITY INSIGHT
"You cannot lift a bull by the tail." In the futures industry, that hoary old saw simply means if a market is going to stage a bull move it has to be led by nearby prices and not distant prices.
SPITZER RANCH BRANGUS BULL SALE HELD FEBRUARY 23
The two-year drought throughout much of the Southeast may have been a topic of conversation, but the enthusiasm for the genetics offered by the folks at Spitzer Ranch overwhelmed any negative thoughts.
STEAKS SIGHTED RUNNING 26.2 MILES THROUGH BOSTON
During the three days leading up to the grueling 26.2-mile run, beef checkoff representatives were making sure runners were well equipped with the beef nutrition message at the Sports & Fitness Expo.
LIMESTONE LLC DONATES 2009 ANGUS FOUNDATION HEIFER
The Angus Foundation announced that Chris McCutchen, owner of Limestone LLC, Perkins, Okla., will donate the 2009 Angus Foundation Heifer, set to sell at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colo., next January.
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