These records go back to 1921, with a few years missing data. The lowest temperature recorded during that period was -25 degrees Fahrenheit (-32 Celsius) on December 22, 1990, and on several days in previous years. Since 1948 the temperature extremes were measured at Denver’s Stapleton neighborhood. What is the […]
Congratulations, Western Colorado. We were the best at being the coldest. According to the National Weather Service, the lowest temperature in the contiguous United States for today was recorded in Gunnison. What is the coldest town in Colorado? Fraser, with an annual mean temperature of 32.5 °F (0.3 °C) (or […]
1. Centennial. The best Denver suburb is Centennial, which was only incorporated in February 2001. Not yet 20 years old, it is home to more than 100,000 residents. Where is the nicest place to live in Denver? We’ve picked up a thing or two along the way. Cherry Creek. Five […]
Colorado counties ranked by per capita income Rank County Per capita income 1 Pitkin $64,381 2 Mineral $46,358 3 Hinsdale $43,293 4 Douglas $42,418 What is the richest town in Colorado? 1. Cherry Hills Village. The richest city in Colorado by a clean mile is Cherry Hills Village. Which are […]
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, Colo. The metro area around Colorado’s capital city is the second wealthiest in the state and 23rd wealthiest in the country. The typical household in Denver earns $71,926 a year compared to the median income of $65,685 in Colorado and the national median of $57,617. Is Denver Colorado wealthy? […]
Aspen’s billionaires came to their fortunes in many ways. They are tech wizards, oil and gas tycoons, real estate moguls, financiers, and producers of everyday stuff. Their collective net worth totals more than $335 billion, and the value of their real estate in the Aspen area is at least $750 […]
The Denver Pioneers football team formerly represented the University of Denver in college football. Denver Pioneers football Field surface Natural grass Location Denver, Colorado Past conferences Rocky Mountain Athletic (1910–1937) Skyline (1938–1960) Bowl record 0–3 (.000) Why does University of Denver not have a football team? While DU has an […]
Ice hockey is DU’s flagship spectator sport, regularly selling out the 6,026 seat Magness Arena on campus, the showpiece of the Ritchie Center for Sports and Wellness (completed in 2000). DU’s Hockey Program has been playing NCAA Division I hockey since 1949–50. What is special about University of Denver? At […]
First and Second Flatirons Loop is a short but challenging hike that takes you to two of the most popular Flatirons in Boulder Open Space. There are restrooms and a tourist information center at the trailhead. Boulder Open Space phone number: (303) 441-3440. This trail gets incredibly crowded, so get […]
Boulder is just an hour from Rocky Mountain National Park, one of the nation’s most majestic parklands. How close is Boulder to the mountains? 1. Bald Mountain, 1.5 miles one way: From Boulder, head west on Mapleton and on up about 7 miles on Sunshine Canyon. The small Boulder County […]
The first traceable Spanish expedition into Colorado came in 1694 when Diego de Vargas, the governor of New Mexico, followed the Rio Grande to a tributary, Culebra Creek. Who settled in Colorado first? The first Europeans to explore Colorado were the Spanish, who came looking for gold in the sixteenth […]
Montana City was the first chartered settlement in what is now known as Denver, Colorado. It was established during the Pikes Peak Gold Rush. How did city of Denver get its name? General William H. Larimer didn’t arrive early but followed the plan perfectly. He claim-jumped the land on the […]
With its new-found importance, Denver City shortened its name to just Denver. On August 1, 1876, Denver became the temporary state capital when Colorado was admitted to the Union, and a statewide vote in 1881 made Denver the permanent state capital. What was Denver called before Denver? Montana CityMontana City […]
Our Half Man and One-Man Quarry Rock are typically 25 lbs. to 200 lbs. Rock Size Rock Weight Avg. Dimensions Half Man 25 – 50lbs 6″ – 12″ One Man 50 – 200lbs 12″ – 18″ Two Man 200 – 700lbs 18″ – 28″ Three Man 700 – 2,000lbs 28″ […]
It forms from magma with a high content of silica and alkali metal oxides that slowly cools and solidifies underground. It is common in the continental crust of Earth, where it is found in igneous intrusions. Where are granite rocks found? Granites are the most abundant plutonic rocks of mountain […]