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    Colorado was the only state to turn down the opportunity to host what?Colorado

      Winter Olympics. In 1976 the Winter Olympics were planned to be held in Denver. 62 per cent of all state voters choose at almost the last minute not to host the Olympics, because of the cost, pollution and population boom it would have on the State Of Colorado, and the City of Denver.

    At what time of year is Loveland's post office especially busy? Colorado

      Valentine's Day.

    What Colorado city is home to Coors brewing company?Colorado

      Golden.

    What popular TV series took place in Colorado?Colorado

      Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman.

    Which state borders Colorado to the east?Colorado

      Kansas.

    What book written by James A. Michener takes place in Colorado?Colorado

      Centennial.

    What is the name of the NFL team of Colorado?Colorado

      Denver Broncos .

    Who is known for singing the song "Rocky Mountain High"?Colorado

      John Denver.

    What state borders Colorado on the west?Colorado

      Utah.

    What is the closest state capital to the Colorado border?Colorado

      Cheyenne. Cheyenne, capital of Wyoming, is only 10 miles from the Colorado border.

    What order is Colorado in state size (starting with the largest)?Colorado

      8.

    Which state borders Colorado on the south?Colorado

      New Mexico.

    What mountain range runs through Colorado?Colorado

      Rocky Mountains. The Rocky Mountains run from the north to the south all the way through the state.

    Which state is part of the four corners area?Colorado

      Utah. The four corners is where Colorado, Utah, Arizona and New Mexico all touch.

    What is the state tree of Colorado?Colorado

      Colorado Blue Spruce. The Blue Spruce is blueish green in color.

    Which is not a popular Colorado ski resort?Colorado

      Whistler. Whistler is in British Columbia, Canada. Some events in the 2010 Winter Olympics were held there.

    What is the state bird of Colorado?Colorado

      Lark Bunting.

    What is the capital of Colorado?Colorado

      Denver. Denver is known as the Mile High City.

    What is Colorado's state flower?Colorado

      Rocky Mountain Columbine. The Rocky Mountain Columbine is blue and purple.

    In what national park are ancient Indian cliff dwellings located?Colorado

      Mesa Verde National Park. Mesa Verde National Park is near the Four Corners region.

    What is Colorado's state nickname?Colorado

      Centennial State. Colorado became a state in 1876, 100 years after the US became a nation.

    What is the highest mountain in Colorado?Colorado

      Mt. Elbert. Mt Elbert is 14,433 ft high.

    What city is home to the United States Air Force Academy?Colorado

      Colorado Springs. Colorado Springs is also home to Air Force Space Command.

    What river runs through the town known as 'The Choice City' ?Colorado

      Cache La Poudre. Cache La Poudre means stash the powder in French. French fur trappers stashed their gun powder along this river that runs through Fort Collins, Colorado.

    What is the state fossil?Colorado Facts

      Stegosaurus.

    What is the state gemstone?Colorado Facts

      Aquamarine.

    What is the state tree?Colorado Facts

      Colorado Blue Spruce.

    What is the state nickname?Colorado Facts

      Centennial State. It is nicknamed The Centennial State due to the fact that itwas admitted to the union on the Centennial Year.

    What is the state grass?Colorado Facts

      Blue Grama Grass.

    What is the state fish?Colorado Facts

      Greenback Cutthroat Trout.

    What is the state bird?Colorado Facts

      Lark Bunting.

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