Colorado Sun Celebrates Statehood Anniversary with Reader-Sourced List of 150 Favorites
In celebration of Colorado's 150th anniversary of statehood, the Colorado Sun asked its readers to share their favorite aspects of the state. The publication then compiled a list of 150 of these reader-submitted favorites.
Denver, CO, August 2, 2026 —
To commemorate Colorado’s 150th anniversary of statehood, The Colorado Sun has published a special collection of 150 favorite aspects of the state, as submitted by its readers.
The initiative invited residents to share what they cherish most about Colorado, leading to a compilation that highlights diverse elements of the state, from its natural landscapes to cultural attributes. The final list represents a broad spectrum of public opinion and local appreciation.
The Colorado Sun, a news organization based in Denver, solicited these submissions as part of its coverage for the sesquicentennial milestone. The project aimed to capture the collective sentiment and pride of Coloradans.
Further details regarding the specific items featured on the list, the methodology used for selection beyond reader submission, or any particular themes that emerged prominently were not provided in the summary. The exact nature of the compiled favorites, whether they focus on geographical features, historical sites, community aspects, or other categories, remains to be elaborated upon within the published list itself.
Story summarized from the original created by Parker Yamasaki on coloradosun.com, see more information here.
