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Colorado will be Celebrating 150 years this Year!

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On August 1st, 2026, the State of Colorado will be celebrating 150 years in statehood as the "Centennial State".    On August 1, 1876, Colorado became the 38th state.   The state has LOTS going on this year to celebrate.

Some fun Facts about Colorado - 

  • Our airport, DIA, has the largest land mass with 54 square miles, which is twice the size of Manhattan.
  • Colorado has the world's largest flattop.  Grand Mesa (East of Grand Junction) has over 500 square miles.
  • Colorado has the largest liquor store - DaveCO Liquors, which has over 200,000 square feet.
  • Colorado has the largest mineral hot springs, located in Glenwood Springs.   405 feet by 200 feet, over 1 million gallons of water.
  • Colorado has the largest comic book store in the world!  Mile High Comics - 65,000 square feet.

 

 

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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good Saturday morning, Joan. Thanks for sharing the interesting fun facts.

Enjoy the weekend.

Apr 18, 2026 05:30 AM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

Well, some of that stuff is impressive...but have the largest liquor store...now that is important. 

Apr 18, 2026 05:33 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Joan... really fun facts. Who knew Colorado would make a name for itself with liquor and comic books!

Apr 18, 2026 05:53 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Joan. Some interesting facts about Colorado. The comic book store is truly unique. Enjoy your day.

Apr 18, 2026 06:30 AM
Gwen Fowler SC Lakes & Mountains 864-710-4518
Gwen Fowler Real Estate, Inc - Walhalla, SC
Gwen Fowler Real Estate, Inc.

What a milestone. 150 years is something to celebrate, and Colorado has plenty of character to match it.

Those facts really highlight how diverse the state is—from the scale of DIA to the natural features like Grand Mesa and the hot springs. It’s a reminder that Colorado offers a mix of lifestyle, recreation, and history that continues to draw people in.

Anniversary years like this also tend to bring attention back to an area, which is always interesting to watch from a real estate perspective. More visibility often leads to renewed interest from buyers who may not have considered it before.

Sounds like a full calendar of events ahead. It should be a great year for both residents and visitors to experience what makes Colorado stand out.

Apr 18, 2026 08:12 AM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I enjoy sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Author, Golfer, Traveler, Retired, Wenatchee, WA

Wow... those are some fascinating fun facts. 
So, Colorado is celebrating 150 years as our nation celebrates 250 years. 

Apr 18, 2026 09:45 AM
GilbertRealtor BillSalvatore
Arizona Elite Properties - Chandler, AZ
Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net

Happy birthday Colorado. Thanks for sharing, make it a great Saturday and enjoy your weekend! bill

Bill Salvatore, Realtor- Arizona Elite Properties

Apr 18, 2026 11:27 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Joan and congratulations to Colorado. I'm amazed that your state has the largest liquor store!!!

Apr 18, 2026 11:45 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

The largest liquor store! Now that would be interesting to see!

Apr 19, 2026 06:41 AM
Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

A 200,000 sf liquor store??? Wow! That high altitude must create a need in that department. :)

Apr 20, 2026 01:44 PM
Katina Hargrove 352-551-0308
Stake Your Land Realty, Inc. - Eustis, FL
Broker/Owner, SFR®, e-PRO®, GRI, AHWD, REALTOR®

Good afternoon Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner congratulations to the State of Colorado turning 150 years old. Are you going to celebrate before you leave or stick around? 

Apr 29, 2026 03:32 PM
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