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Spanish explorers first named Colorado, although it was officially titled that in 1861 by Congress. They named it that specifically because when gold was discovered around Pikes Peak, the clay in the ground left a red tint to everything. The word "Colorado" means "colored red".
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Which person claimed Colorado?
Juan de Onate was the original person who founded and then claimed the state of Colorado. This occurred in the year of 1626.
What was the first state to offer women's suffrage?
colorado
Why was Denver the first to become a state?
Denver is not a state at all. It is a city in Colorado.
What jobs with the State of Colorado are current available?
If you are looking to work for the State of Colorado first you need a resume. Then go to the State of Colorado website and look for the careers section. You can upload your resume to apply for jobs there.
Is Colorado a state or a country?
Colorado is a state in western USA
Which state was the first to officially observe Columbus Day?
the state that was first to officially observe Columbus Day was Colorado.
Which US state celebrated the first Columbus Day?
Colorado was the first state to celebrate Columbus Day. They celebrated it in 1906.
Who was the first governor of Colorado?
John Long Routt was Colorado's first state Governor in 1876 . Routt had been the territorial governor prior to statehood.
What state is Colorado Mesa University in?
Colorado State University is in Fort Collins, Colorado.
When did the Colorado State v. University of Wyoming football rivalry start?
The first game in the Colorado State/Wyoming rivalry was November 30, 1899 in Fort Collins with Colorado State winning 12-0. As of the 2008 season, Colorado State leads the all time series 54-40-5.
What kind of noun is Colorado?
The noun Colorado is a proper noun, the name of a US state. A proper noun is the name of a person, place, thing, or a title; Colorado is the name of a place.
Can a person's parents make them give up their baby if they are 15 and 16 in the state of COLORADO?
No.
