Colorado Rocky Mountain
Colorado Department of Personnel & Administration (DPA) Division of Information Technologies (DoIT)
The Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep, Ovis canadensis , was adopted as the official state animal on May 1, 1961 by an act of the General Assembly. The Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep is found only in the Rockies, usually above timberline in rugged mountainous areas. The male sheep is three to three and a half feet tall at the shoulder and weighs up to three hundred pounds, while the female is slightly smaller. These large animals are known for their agility and perfect sense of balance. The bighorn sheep was named for its massive horns which curve backward from the forehead, down, then forward. On the ram the horns can be as much as fifty inches in length. It is unlawful to pursue, take, hunt, wound, or kill the Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep except as provided by law. Citation: Senate Bill 294, 1961; Colorado Revised Statute 24-80-911. ... [Read More]
GSA Rocky Mountain Region Homepage
The mission of the Rocky Mountain Region's Public Buildings Service is to improve the effectiveness of the Federal Government by ensuring quality work environments for its employees. ... The Rocky Mountain Region Federal Supply Service business lines include: Customer Service and Marketing, Vehicle Fleet Management, and Personal Property Management. ... Welcome to General Services Administration Rocky Mountain Region. We represent six states- Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, Montana, South Dakota and North Dakota, covering 23% our nation's land. ... [Read More]
Colorado
Called the "Centennial State," because it became the 38th state when the U.S. turned 100 in 1876, Colorado is most closely associated with the Rocky Mountains and has numerous peaks over 14,000 feet. The state's name comes from a Spanish word meaning "red" or "ruddy," the color of much of the state's terrain. Today, Colorado is known for its vast cattle ranges, agricultural acreage, and snow-covered mountains that are ideal for winter sports. Its capital is Denver and state flower is the Rocky Mountain columbine. ... [Read More]
USGS Rocky Mountain Mapping Center
The Rocky Mountain Mapping Center, located in Denver, Colorado, conducts mapping activities in the western United States, which include production of digital elevation and planimetric data, production of graphic maps, and development of new mapping techniques. The center also conducts research in environmental sciences, physical sciences, cartography, and geographic information systems. RMMC maintains the world-wide distribution facility for more than 100,000 different maps, open-file reports, and other products of the United States Geological Survey and other Federal agencies. ... [Read More]
Rocky Mountain National Park (National Park Service)
Established on January 26, 1915, Rocky Mountain National Park is a living showcase of the grandeur of the Rocky Mountains. With elevations ranging from 8,000 feet in the wet, grassy valleys to 14,259 feet at the weather-ravaged top of Long's Peak, a visitor to the park has opportunities for countless breathtaking experiences and adventures. ... Front-country and backcountry campers have hundreds of campsites to choose from. Civilization and its amenities are available in the towns of Estes Park and Grand Lake which flank the park on the east and west sides respectively. Ranger-led activities are an entertaining way to learn more about your surroundings. Plan some time to acclimate to the high altitude and come find your adventure in Rocky Mountain National Park. ... [Read More]
ATSDR - PHA - ROCKY MOUNTAIN ARSENAL, COMMERCE CITY, ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO
Rocky Mountain Arsenal Environmental Database ... Table 3 - Rocky Mountain Arsenal Population and Housing Data Table ... Rocky Mountain Arsenal Contamination Control Program Management Team ... [Read More]
ATSDR - PHA - ROCKY MOUNTAIN ARSENAL, COMMERCE CITY, ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO
RMA. 1993b. Program Manager for Rocky Mountain Arsenal. Proposed Plan for the RockyMountain Arsenal Offpost Study Area. Fact Sheet. January 1993. ... USFWS. 1993b. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Rocky Mountain Arsenal Fish and WildlifeManagement Plan, Fiscal Year 1993. Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Area. U.S.Fish and Wildlife Service. Commerce City, Colorado. ... RMA. 1994. Program Manager for Rocky Mountain Arsenal. Comments on the Draft PublicHealth Assessment for Rocky Mountain Arsenal. Letter. November 7, 1994. ... [Read More]
USGS Rocky Mountain National Park Virtual Tour
Welder, Frank A., 1971, Ground-Water Reconnaissance Study of Selected Sites in Rocky Mountain National Park and Shadow Mountain National Recreation Area; U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 71001. ... *Mills, Enos A., 1932, The Rocky Mountain National Park; Boston and New York, Houghton Mifflin Company. ... Holland, F. Ross, Jr., 1971, Rocky Mountain National Park Historical Background Data; National Park Service. ... [Read More]
Education at USGS Rocky Mountain Mapping Center
Rocky Mountain Mapping Center ... URL: http://rockyweb.cr.usgs.gov/outreach/ ... Maintainer: webmaster@rockyweb.cr.usgs.gov ... [Read More]
The Colorado River District - Wolford Mountain Fishing Report
Stop by the to see the Wolford Mountain Reservoir Campground Hosts to share your catch information, and watch this site to see if your catch was the biggest of the week! Plus, your photo will be displayed at Wolford Mountain Reservoir's Fishing Board of Fame. ... Join us for our annual winter ice fishing derby; details will be posted on the Wolford Mountain Reservoir home page. We've had great successes and lots of fun for the entire family. Check back when the weather warms and the ice melts for the hottest lure information and to find out what is bitin' at Wolford. Have a safe and cozy winter. ... [Read More]
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