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'''Colorado''' is a state in the United States.  It is mountainous and beautiful. It is known for its skiing and snowboarding resorts, such as Vail and Aspen. The Rocky Mountains run through Colorado, which is home to Rocky Mountain National Park. The winters are inclined to be very cold and preduce many snowstorms.
 
'''Colorado''' is a state in the United States.  It is mountainous and beautiful. It is known for its skiing and snowboarding resorts, such as Vail and Aspen. The Rocky Mountains run through Colorado, which is home to Rocky Mountain National Park. The winters are inclined to be very cold and preduce many snowstorms.
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The United States Air Force Academy is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This town is also home to the influential conservative political group "[[Focus on the Family]]."
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The United States Air Force Academy is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
    
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==Elevation==
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Water boils at only 203 degrees F, compared to 212 degrees at sea level. Because of this, cooks need to adjust their recipes and follow high-altitude cooking instructions. Anything cooked by boiling, for example, will need to be boiled a little longer at high altitudes.
 
Water boils at only 203 degrees F, compared to 212 degrees at sea level. Because of this, cooks need to adjust their recipes and follow high-altitude cooking instructions. Anything cooked by boiling, for example, will need to be boiled a little longer at high altitudes.
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==Notable Coloradoans==
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[[James Dobson]], a Christian psychologist and writer who is the head of the group [[Focus on the Family]], lives in Colorado Springs.
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John Elway, a former quarterback for the Denver Broncos who is widely acknowledged as one of the greatest football players of all time, lives in Englewood.
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[[Horace Greeley]], a notable newspaper editor and major player in the United States westward expansion during the 19th century (who first said the famous phrase "Go West, young man), lived in and lended his name to Greeley.
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Senator [[John Kerry]], who was the Democratic nominee for President in 2004, was born in Aurora.
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[[Tom Tancredo]], a US Representative who has made a name for himself for his staunch opposition to illegal immigration, represents Colorado's 6th Congressional District.
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