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COLORADO: LAND OF ADVENTURE

A sprawling natural wonderland at the heart of America's west, Colorado stretches from the rugged peaks of the Rocky Mountains to the flat grasslands of the Great Plains and from the thickly settled suburbs of the Front Range Urban Corridor to the sparse desert of the Colorado Plateau. While the forbidding terrain and harsh weather of Colorado's mountains drew only the hardiest of pioneers before the 1850s, the discovery of vast mineral riches near Pike's Peak drove a land rush, and the state has never looked back. Still growing in population and influence more than a century and a half later, Colorado retains a maverick frontier spirit through innovations in technology, commerce, environmental science and contemporary American thought.

Colorado boasts a history as colorful and varied as its wondrous natural landscape. The state's earliest known inhabitants were native peoples, who migrated to the region before 10,000 B.C. The Ancient Pueblo Peoples carved spectacular dwellings out of the sandstone cliffs of the Colorado Plateau beginning around 1200 B.C. Remnants of Ancient Pueblo cities still stand today, the most famous being the "Cliff Palace" at Mesa Verde National Park in the southwest of the state. By the time European explorers first arrived near the end of the 16th century, native tribes included the Ute Nation of the Colorado Rockies and the Arapaho and Cheyenne peoples of the High Plains.

The first Europeans to visit the region were Spanish conquistadors, who explored the territory as early as 1598. Though they ultimately settled further south, the Spanish kept trade lines open with Colorado's native peoples through the early 19th century.

The United States acquired a territorial claim to the eastern flank of the Rocky Mountains with the Louisiana Purchase from France in 1803. The U.S. claim conflicted with Spain's claim that a huge region surrounding its colony of Santa Fé de Nuevo Méjico was its sovereign trading zone. Zebulon Pike led a U.S. Army reconnaissance expedition into the disputed region in 1806. Pike and his men were arrested by Spanish cavalry in the San Luis Valley the following February, taken to Chihuahua, and expelled from México the following July.

During the period 1832 to 1856 a number of traders, trappers, and settlers including the French and the Americans established trading posts and small settlements along the Arkansas River, and on the South Platte near the Front Range. Territorial ownership remained in dispute, with the newly independent Mexico laying claim to former Spanish lands extending into the southern Rockies.

The United States invaded México in 1847 and forced México to relinquish its northern territories with the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in 1848. This opened all of the Southern Rocky Mountains to American settlement. The United States divided the region among the Territory of New Mexico and the Territory of Utah organized in 1850, and the Territory of Kansas and the Territory of Nebraska organized in 1854. Most American settlers avoided the rugged Rocky Mountains until gold was discovered at the confluence of the Cherry Creek and South Platte rivers in 1858. Word of the prospectors' find quickly spread east and the Pike's Peak Gold Rush began.

The Pike's Peak Gold Rush produced a dramatic but temporary influx of immigrants into the Pike's Peak Country of the Southern Rocky Mountains. The rush was exemplified by the slogan "Pike's Peak or Bust!", a reference to the prominent mountain at the eastern edge of the Rocky Mountains that guided many early prospectors to the region westward over the Great Plains. The prospectors provided the first major European-American population in the region. By 1861, rapid population growth precipitated the creation of the Colorado Territory.

While many prospectors left empty-handed after the first boom, the transformation of Colorado's virgin landscape was permanent. Among the early mining camps were Denver City and Boulder City, now major urban, cultural and economic centers in the state. Many smaller camps such as Auraria and Saint Charles City were absorbed by larger camps and towns. Scores of other mining camps have faded into ghost towns, but quite a few camps such as Central City, Black Hawk, Georgetown, and Idaho Springs survive.

President Ulysses Grant declared Colorado a state on August 1, 1876. One century after the birth of the nation, Colorado became known as the "Centennial State." The borders of the new state coincided with the borders established for the Colorado Territory. By this point many of Colorado's gold mines were tapped out, but prospectors soon found vast stores of other minerals throughout the state. In 1879, silver was discovered in Leadville, resulting in the Colorado Silver Boom.

General William Jackson Palmer found additional uses for the state's breathtaking natural scenery and mineral riches after founding the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad in 1870. Recognizing the commercial potential of the striking rock formations and mountain springs just east of Pike's Peak, Palmer founded Colorado Springs as a high-end resort community for wealthy railroad travelers in 1871. By the turn of the century, "mineral resorts" were flourishing throughout the region.

While both mining and so-called "health tourism" suffered major declines in the early years of the 20th century, the years following World War II saw a major influx of population and industry that continues to this day. The United States Air Force established Peterson Air Force Base near Colorado Springs in 1942, and several military bases and institutions followed over the next two decades, including the United States Air Force Academy. Many private high-tech engineering, aerospace and defense firms were developed alongside governmental and military installations across Colorado, providing thousands of new jobs in the region.

Its reputation as a world-class tourist destination already well established, Colorado saw the establishment of major ski resorts such as Vail and Aspen and the restoration of several major historic sites throughout the later years of the 20th century. Home to four national parks, Colorado offers unrivaled opportunities for hiking and outdoor recreation, scenic drives, art and cultural exhibits, retail shopping, amusement and leisure.

Why live in Colorado?

because…

• It combines the cultural and economic resources of the city with the rugged individualism and natural splendor of the countryside
• It is prepared to meet the challenges of the 21st century
• It offers a wide variety of opportunities in commerce and industry, with major employers including the National Park Service, the U.S. military, defense and aerospace firms, several Denver-based telecommunications companies, and long-running operations in mineral refinery and agriculture
• It offers rugged mountain peaks, sprawling canyons, lush alpine forests, historic frontier towns, ancient cave dwellings, towering skyscrapers and more, all just a short drive away

Colorado Weather

Colorado Facts

First explored by the Spanish in 1598, the land that now comprises Colorado was inhabited primarily by native peoples through the first half of the 19th century. Ownership of the territory was disputed after the Louisiana Purchase of 1803, when U.S. claims to the southeastern Rocky Mountains conflicted with Spanish claims in the same region. The United States invaded Mexico in 1847, forcing Mexico to reliquish their northern claims and securing ownership of the southern Rocky Mountains with the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in 1848. The United States divided the region among the Territory of New Mexico and the Territory of Utah organized in 1850, and the Territory of Kansas and the Territory of Nebraska organized in 1854. The Colorado Territory was organized in 1861 from portions of each, becoming the 38th state upon its admission into the Union in 1876.

Colorado Geography

With an area of more than 100,000 square miles, Colorado’s vast expanse is home to a striking variety of wildlife and natural scenery. At 14,440 feet, the summit of Mount Elbert is the highest point in both the state Colorado and the entire Rocky Mountain range. Colorado has more than 500 mountain peaks that exceed 4,000 meters (13,123 ft) elevation; it is also the only U.S. state that lies entirely above 1,000 meters (3,281 ft) elevation.

East of the Southern Rocky Mountains are the Colorado Eastern Plains, a part of the larger Great Plains region of the west-central United States. The plains are sparsely settled, with most population along the South Platte and the Arkansas rivers. Precipitation is meager, averaging from 12 to 18 inches annually. There is some irrigated farming, but much of the land is used for dryland farming or ranching.

The bulk of Colorado's population lives along the eastern edge of the Rocky Mountains in the Front Range Urban Corridor. This region is partially protected from prevailing storms by the high mountains to the west.

The Rocky Mountains within Colorado contain 51 peaks that reach 14,000 feet in elevation or higher, known as fourteeners. The Colorado Mineral Belt, stretching from the San Juan Mountains in the southwest to Boulder and Central City on the Front Range, contains most of the historic gold- and silver-mining districts of Colorado.

West of the Front Range is the Western Slope, which includes the San Juan Mountains and the high desert expanse of the Colorado Plateau. East of the plateau are the world-famous ski resorts of Aspen, Vail, Crested Butte, and Steamboat Springs.

Colorado is one of only four states in the United States to share a common border (Four Corners), along with Arizona, New Mexico and Utah. At this intersection, it is possible to stand in four states at once.

Colorado Population

A rapidly growing state, Colorado has a population of over 4.8 million, an increase of more than 500,000 since the year 2000. The state’s population is largely concentrated in the Front Range Urban Corridor, a stretch of urban and suburban population that includes Denver, Boulder, and Colorado Springs in the north-central region of the state. Vast areas of the state remain largely uninhabited, due in great part to the mountainous and semi-arid terrain in the western and southern regions.

According to U.S. Census Population Estimates for the year 2006, Colorado’s five largest cities by population are: Denver, 566,974; Colorado Springs, 372,437; Aurora, 303,582; Lakewood, 140,024; and Fort Collins, 129,467.

Colorado population estimates by county, 2006:
Adams – 414,338
Alamosa – 15,225
Arapahoe – 537,197
Archuleta – 12,386
Baca – 4,017
Bent – 5,551
Boulder – 282,304
Chaffee – 16,918
Cheyenne – 1,906
Clear Creek – 9,130
Conejos – 8,406
Costilla – 3,378
Crowley – 5,386
Custer – 3,926
Delta – 30,401
Denver – 566,974
Dolores – 1,911
Douglas – 263,621
Eagle – 49,085
Elbert – 23,181
El Paso – 576,884
Fremont – 48,010
Garfield – 51,908
Gilpin – 5,042
Grand – 13,406
Gunnison – 14,331
Hinsdale – 819
Huerfano – 7,808
Jackson – 1,406
Jefferson – 526,994
Kiowa – 1,413
Kit Carson – 7,590
Lake – 7,814
La Plata – 47,936
Larimer – 276,253
Las Animas – 15,564
Lincoln – 5,458
Logan – 20,780
Mesa – 134,189
Mineral – 929
Moffat – 13,680
Montezuma – 25,217
Montrose – 38,559
Morgan – 28,109
Otero – 19,452
Ouray – 4,307
Park – 17,157
Phillips – 4,601
Pitkin – 14,798
Prowers – 13,776
Pueblo – 152,912
Rio Blanco – 6,180
Rio Grande – 12,006
Routt – 21,580
Saguache – 7,006
San Juan – 578
San Miguel – 7,143
Sedgwick – 2,467
Summit – 25,399
Teller – 22,243
Washington – 4,630
Weld – 236,857
Yuma – 9,829

(Courtesy of the Population Division, U.S. Census Bureau, March 6, 2008)

http://factfinder.census.gov/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colorado

Colorado Government

THE STATE OF COLORADO

The government of Vermont is comprised of three branches: Executive, Legislative and Judicial. The state capital is Montpelier, located on the Winooski River in the north-central region of the state. With just over 8,000 residents, Montpelier is the smallest capital city in America.

Colorado's three branches of government are organized as follows:

Executive

• The CO Governor serves as Chief Executive
• Colorado's executive branch is headed by a governor elected for a four-year term.
• State Officials – The State of Colorado elects four additional state officials to four-year terms:
  • The Lieutenant Governor (elected on a ticket with the Governor)
  • The Secretary of the State
  • The Treasurer
  • The Attorney General
• The executive branch also contains 19 departments, including the Department of Education, the Department of Revenue, the Department of Public Safety and others.

Legislative Branch

• The Colorado General Assembly is the state legislature of the State of Colorado. It is comprised of:
  • The Senate, with 35 members elected to four-year terms
  • Leadership of the Senate consists of a Senate president, president pro tempore, majority leader, and minority leader
  • The House of Representatives, with 65 members elected to two-year terms
  • Leadership of the House consists of a Speaker, a majority leader, and a minority leader

Judicial Branch

• The Vermont Judicial Branch is responsible for interpreting the laws and is headed by the Supreme Court. Appointments to the Supreme Court, Superior Court and District Courts are made by the governor and confirmed by the Senate.
  • The Colorado Supreme Court is the highest court in the U.S. state of Colorado. It consists of a Chief Justice, and six Associate Justices. Each Justice is appointed by the Governor of Colorado from a list of three finalist canidates nominated by a Blue Ribbon Commission established by the state constitution. At the end of each term, Justices face a retention election at which voters can choose to retain or not retain a Justice. No appellate judge has ever been dismissed in this manner since the retention election system was put in place in 1966. The Justices are not partisan officials, although they are ultimately selected by a partisan elected official.
  • The Colorado Court of Appeals is the intermediate appellate court for the State of Colorado. The Court consists of 19 judges who serve eight-year terms. The Court sits in three-member divisions to decide cases. The Chief Judge, appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, assigns judges to the divisions and rotates their assignments. The mission of the Court of Appeals is to provide the citizens of Colorado with clear, impartial, and timely resolutions of appealed orders and judgments as provided by law.
  • District Courts in Colorado are courts of general jurisdiction that serve primarily as trial courts. There are twenty-two judicial districts in the state, although court filings in District Court generally indicate the county within the District in which the action is filed and the District Court generally conducts proceedings in that action in that county.
  • County Courts in Colorado are courts of limited jurisdiction limited to misdemeanor cases, preliminary matters in felony cases, evictions, civil cases not involving ownership of real property seeking money damages up to $15,000, and several other narrowly defined types of cases such as name changes and temporary restraining orders. There is one county court in each of Colorado's counties (including the consolidated cities and counties of Denver and Broomfield).

State Agencies and Offices in Colorado

• Department of Agriculture
• Department of Corrections
• Department of Education
• Governor's Office
• Department of Healthcare Policy & Financing
• Department of Higher Education
• House of Representatives
• Department of Human Services
• Judicial Department (Colorado Supreme Court)
• Department of Labor & Employment
• Lieutenant Governor's Office
• Department of Local Affairs
• Department of Military & Veterans Affairs
• Department of Natural Resources
• Department of Personnel & Administration
• Department of Public Health & Environment
• Department of Public Safety
• Department of Regulatory Agencies
• Department of Revenue
• Secretary of State's Office
• Department of Transportation
• Department of Treasury

http://www.colorado.gov/k2c/StateOrganizationalDirectory.pdf

Colorado Taxes

CO Income Tax

• Colorado state income tax is a flat 4.63 percent of your federal taxable income regardless of your personal income level.

CO Estate, Inheritance & Gift Taxes

• Colorado estate tax replaced the inheritance tax for decedents who died on or after Jan. 1, 1980. A Colorado Estate Tax Return (DR 1210) must be filed if a United States Estate (and Generation-Skipping Transfer) Tax Return (federal form 706, or 706NA for a nonresident alien decedent) is required to be filed. The Colorado estate tax is the state death tax credit allowable on the federal return, but adjustments may be made if one or more additional states are involved.
• The Colorado Estate Tax will be phased out after December 31, 2004 as a result of the federal estate tax law changes.
• Colorado has no gift tax on transfers of property by gifts, if the transfers occurred on or after Jan. 1, 1980.

CO Sales and Use Tax

• The Colorado sales tax rate is 2.9%.
• Many cities and counties impose their own local sales/use tax on purchases and transactions within their boundaries. The Colorado Department of Revenue, in addition to collecting state sales and use tax, collects sales tax on behalf of more than 175 cities and counties. These jurisdictions are referred to as "state collected."
• The Use Tax is imposed on the buyer at the same rate (6%) as the sales tax. The buyer pays the Use Tax when the sellers fail to collect the sales tax or the item is purchased from a source where no tax is collected. The Use Tax applies to items taxable under the Sales Tax.
• Cities which have enacted a "home rule" charter, and which have elected to administer their own local sales and use taxes, are referred to as "self-collected" or "self-administered." Self-administered jurisdictions have the right to establish their own regulations regarding those goods and services upon which to impose their local sales and use taxes, and must be contacted directly for that information.
• For state-collected jurisdictions, most goods are subject to sales tax, and most services are not. However, exempt services must be billed separately to keep their nontaxable status.
• For information on local sales/use tax rates, see "Colorado Sales/Use Tax Rates" at www.taxcolorado.com.

CO RTD/CD/FD Sales and Use Tax

• Most of the Denver metropolitan area lies within a special tax district. It is actually three separate tax districts with almost identical boundaries. The authorities and sales/use tax rates are:
• Regional Transportation District (RTD), 1.0 percent
• Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (CD), 0.1 percent
• Metropolitan Football Stadium District (FD), 0.1 percent
• For state-collected jurisdictions, most goods are subject to sales tax, and most services are not. However, exempt services must be billed separately to keep their nontaxable status.
• For information on local sales/use tax rates, see "Colorado Sales/Use Tax Rates" at www.taxcolorado.com.

CO Alcoholic Beverage Taxes

• The tax rate for beer is 8 cents per gallon; for wine, 7.33 cents per liter; and for spirituous liquors, 60.26 cents per liter. Hard cider made from apples or pears is taxed at the rate of 8 cents per gallon and otherwise taxed as a vinous liquor (wine) unless expressly excepted. Other ciders continue to be taxed the same as vinous liquors.
• The Wine Industry Development Act of 1990 was enacted to promote and develop the Colorado wine industry through funding from three surcharges:
• Vinous Surcharge of 1 cent per liter on all vinous liquors sold, offered for sale, or used in this state
• Colorado Winery Surcharge, (a graduated rate of 5 cents, 3 cents and 1 cent per liter) on vinous liquors produced by Colorado licensed wineries and sold, offered for sale, or used in this state.
• Grape Tax of $10 per ton of grapes of the vinifera varieties or other produce used in the production of wine in this state by a licensed Colorado winery.

CO Cigarette & Tobacco Products Tax

• The cigarette tax rate is 4.2 cents per cigarette. There is also a tax on other tobacco products of 40 percent of the manufacturer’s list price.
• The cigarette and tobacco products tax is paid by the distributor, and is included as part of the retail price paid by the consumer. The consumer pays no sales tax on cigarettes. Other tobacco products are subject to sales tax at the point of sale to the consumer.

CO Motor Fuel Taxes

• Colorado charges a fuel excise tax on motor fuels. The tax is collected by licensed fuel distributors at the wholesale level, upon acquisition at the terminal rack. The tax rate is $0.22 per gallon for gasoline (including gasohol). The special fuel tax rate is $0.205 per gallon.

CO Passenger Mile Tax

• Passenger Mile Tax is collected on vehicles designed to carry passengers or operated for the transportation of passengers for compensation. The rate calculation is: Passengers x Colorado miles x $0.001. A passenger mile account, license, and reporting is required of owners and operators of commercial vehicles designed for 14 or more passengers.

CO Property Tax

• Property taxes are administered by the counties through the Colorado Department of Local Affairs. If you have questions about your property taxes, check the county listing in the blue pages of a local telephone book for the Colorado county property tax office that applies to you, contact the Department of Local Affairs, Property Tax Division at (303) 866-2371, or visit the division's Web site at http://www.dola.state.co.us/PropertyTax/index.htm.

For additional information on Colorado taxes, visit the Department of Revenue (CDOR) website at http://www.revenue.state.co.us/ or consult the Department’s “FYI” at http://www.revenue.state.co.us/fyi/html/generl05.html.

Colorado Licenses and Fees

CO Driver’s License

• New residents with a valid out-of-state license may obtain a Colorado Driver’s License (CDL) at one of 55 Driver’s License Offices located throughout the state. Before applying for a CDL consider the following guidelines:
  • You must present your current out-of-state license and a a second primary form of identification establishing lawful presence, such as a birth certificate, or immigration document.
  • If you are taking the road test, the car you are using must be clean and in good mechanical condition with a valid inspection sticker. Be sure the emergency brake is working properly.
  • The license from the other state must not have expired for more than one year.
  • A valid registration certificate for the vehicle is required.
  • You must provide your Social Security Number and a valid Colorado residence address
  • A vision screening test is required.
  • The fees for Colorado Driver’s Licenses are as follows:
    • Basic CO driver's license is $21.00, adults age 21 and older, valid for five years.
    • Basic CO driver's license is $21.00, minors age 16 to 21, valid until 20 days after their 21st birthday
    • Commercial CO Driver’s License - $35.00, valid for four years

CO Automobile Registration

• If you have recently moved to Colorado, you must apply for a Colorado title and registration for your vehicle within 30 days from establishing Colorado residency. You will need to apply in the County Motor Vehicle Office in the county where you reside. The following documents are required:
• Secure and Verifiable Identification
• Your out of state title or current out of state registration
• If you are registering a gasoline powered vehicle and live in Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, Jefferson and parts of Adams and Arapahoe counties, you must show proof of a Colorado vehicle emissions test. Effective January 1, 2007, the basic gasoline emissions program area that consists of the counties of Larimer, Weld and El Paso no longer require emissions testing for gasoline powered vehicles. Diesel vehicles must still be inspected prior to registration in the diesel emissions program area which consists of the full counties of Boulder, Jefferson, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, parts of Adams and Arapahoe, El Paso, Larimer and Weld counties. New (MSO) vehicles are exempt from emissions testing for four model years
• A vehicle identification verification form (DR 2395) completed by a law enforcement officer, a licensed Colorado motor vehicle dealer or a licensed Colorado emissions testing station
• A current and accurate odometer reading
• Proof of vehicle insurance coverage (insurance card, copy of insurance policy or letter from your insurance company on the company's letterhead paper)
• If a lien exits on an out of state title, the lienholder's name and address must be provided if not shown on the out of state title or registration
• Trucks weighing between 4,501 and 10,000 pounds being titled for the first time in Colorado must be accompanied by one of the following documents to certify the weight:
• Manufacturer's Statement of Origin (MSO)
• Valid registration or title which specifies the weight
• A certified weight slip
• Once you arrive at the county Motor Vehicle office, you will need to pay the title and registration fees
• Your Colorado title will be mailed to you if there are no liens filed against the vehicle. If there is a lien, the title will be mailed to the lienholder. Please allow 4 to 6 weeks for delivery.An emissions test and vehicle identification number (VIN) verification is required, which are performed at the emissions station. Please bring your vehicle, registration and drivers license to your local emissions test station

http://www.revenue.state.co.us/mv_dir/home.asp

CO Boat Registration

• Any boat with a motor or sail operated in Colorado on any public waters must be registered with Colorado State Parks.
• To register your boat, complete the Boat Registration form, available at the Colorado State Parks website, and return it to:
• Colorado State Parks-Registration Unit
  13787 S Highway 85
  Littleton, CO 80125
• If paying by credit card you may also fax the application to (303)470-0782
• You may also register your boat at many State Parks and offices; for a list of the nearest registration location, click here. Always call ahead to ensure services are available.
• Annual registration fees are determined by the length of the boat as follows:
• Less than 20 feet in length - $25.25
• 20 feet to less than 30 feet - $30.25
• 30 feet or greater - $50.25
• Registration renewal cards are mailed to currently registered owners each November. You may also renew your registration online by going to the web address on the back of the renewal card.
• When you purchase a boat, you may operate the boat up to 30 days from the date of sale. You must carry your dated bill of sale on board with you. Since the registration process may take up to six weeks, you will want to complete and submit your boat registration application right away.
• Vessels from other states may be operated in Colorado for up to 60 days with a current registration from the owner’s state. Canoes and kayaks, and other craft that do not require registration must be legibly marked with the name and address of the owner.
• A certified weight slip

CO Snowmobile Registration

• Snowmobiles that are operated on public land or trails in Colorado must be registered with Colorado State Parks.
• To register your snowmobile in your name for the first time, complete the Snowmobile Registration form, available at the Colorado State Parks website, and return it to:
• Colorado State Parks-Registration Unit
  13787 S Highway 85
  Littleton, CO 80125
• If paying by credit card you may also fax the application to (303)470-0782.
• You may also register your vehicle at various snowmobile dealers or many State Parks offices. Visit our Snowmobile Registration Agent Location list for the nearest location. Always call ahead to ensure services are available.
• Registration renewal cards are mailed to currently registered owners each August. You may also renew your registration online by going to the link on the back of the registration card.

CO Hunting & Fishing Licenses

• The Colorado Division of Wildlife (CDOW) administers several different types of Hunting & Fishing licenses. Visit this page for more information on specific season dates and fees.
• The annual fee for a Colorado Small Game Hunting License is $26.00.
• Fishing licenses are required for anyone 16 years of age or older. The annual fee for a Colorado Fishing License is $26.00.
• The fee for a Combination Small Game & Fishing License is $41.00.

CO Marriage License

• In order to marry in the state of Colorado you must obtain a marriage license from the County Clerk’s office.
• The fee for a Colorado marriage license is $10.00.
• The legal age without parental consent is 18 years of age. Applicants who are 16 and 17 years of age must have parental consent from both parents. Applicants 15 years of age or younger, must obtain a court order granting judicial approval as well as complying with the above requirements.
• Both male and female applicants must appear in person to complete and sign the marriage application. If one party cannot appear due to illness, is out of state, or incarcerated, he or she must obtain an ABSENTEE APPLICATION from the Clerk and Recorder's office. The party applying must bring the absentee application along with identification for the absent party. Applicants need not be residents of Colorado.
• Acceptable forms of identification and proof of age are: Drivers License, Passport, Visa, Birth Certificate, Military ID, or state issued ID Card.
• A marriage may be solemnized by a judge of a court of record, a public official whose powers include solemnization of marriages, or in accordance with any mode of solemnization recognized by any religious denomination or Indian nation or tribe. As of August 1993, a couple themselves can solemnize their own marriage.
• Colorado marriage license is valid for thirty (30) days. The license is issued the day it is applied for and may be used immediately.

CO Gun License

• Colorado does not require permits, registration or licensing for the purchase of long guns or handguns.
• You must obtain a permit to carry a concealed weapon (CCW) in Colorado. The local county sherriff may issue a CCW permit to an applicant who:
• Is 21 years of age or older
• Is a legal resident of Colorado (including military personnel stationed in Colorado)
• Is not currently subject to a permanent or temporary restraining order
• Has not been convicted of perjury
• Does not chronically and habitually use alcoholic beverages to the extent that the applicant's normal faculties are impaired (The prohibition specified in this paragraph shall not apply to an applicant who provides an affidavit, signed by a licensed professional counselor who specializes in alcohol addiction, stating that the applicant has been evaluated by the counselor and has been determined to be a recovering alcoholic who has refrained from using alcohol for at least three years)
• Is not an unlawful user of or addicted to a controlled substance. Whether an applicant is an unlawful user of or addicted to a controlled substance shall be determined as provided in federal law and regulations.
• Demonstrates competence with a handgun by submitting:
• Evidence of experience with a firearm through participation in organized shooting competitions or current military service;
• Evidence that, at the time the application is submitted, the applicant is a certified instructor;
• Proof of honorable discharge from a branch of the United States armed forces within the three years preceding submittal of the application;
• Proof of honorable discharge from a branch of the United States armed forces that reflects pistol qualifications obtained within the ten years preceding submittal of the application;
• A certificate showing retirement from a Colorado law enforcement agency that reflects pistol qualifications obtained within the ten years preceding submittal of the application; or
• A training certificate from a handgun training class obtained within the ten years preceding submittal of the application. The applicant shall submit the original training certificate or a photocopy thereof that includes the original signature of the class instructor.
• Regardless of whether the applicant meets the above qualifications, the sheriff may deny, revoke or refuse to renew a CCW permit if the sheriff has a reasonable belief that documented previous behavior by the applicant makes it likely the applicant will present a danger to self or others if the applicant receives a permit to carry a concealed handgun.

Source: “CCW Information – Statutes,” Colorado Bureau of Investigation website (http://cbi.state.co.us/ccw/relatedstats.asp)

CO Lawyers License

• Becoming a licensed attorney requires many years of difficult studies and successful completion of a grueling state-administered bar exam. The Colorado Supreme Court has established high standards of ethics for attorneys. The standards are contained in the Court rules and the Colorado Rules of Professional Conduct (Volume 12 Colorado Revised Statutes Chapter 20 and the Appendix to Chapters 18-20).