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With 54 mountains reaching more than 14,000 feet in elevation, Colorado is what many Americans think of when they think about the Rocky Mountain West. But the Centennial State -- Colorado achieved statehood in 1876 -- is not just about snow-capped peaks and alpine meadows. Often overlooked, eastern Colorado is part of the Great Plains, dependent on ranching and dryland farming. And parts of western Colorado have a Great Basin feel. The state's population centers and its high-tech industries hug the Front Range along the eastern edge of the Rockies. For news, calendar events and other organizations related to the state of Colorado, click on the navigation menu to the left.

State website:

http://www.colorado.gov/

Elected officials:

Governor Bill Ritter

U.S. Senators:

• Wayne Allard
• Ken Salazar

U.S. House delegation:

• Diana DeGette
• Marilyn Musgrave
• John Salazar
• Mark Udall
• Doug Lamborn
• Ed Perlmutter
• Tom Tancredo