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List of city nicknames in Colorado

This partial list of city nicknames in Colorado includes some of the sobriquets, pseudonyms, and slogans that identify, or have identified, the cities and towns of the U.S. state of Colorado. City nicknames can help in establishing a civic identity, helping outsiders recognize a community or attracting people to a community because of its nickname; promote civic pride; and build community unity.[1] Nicknames and slogans that successfully create a new community "ideology or myth"[2] are also believed to have economic value.[1] Their economic value is difficult to measure,[1] but there are anecdotal reports of cities that have achieved substantial economic benefits by "branding" themselves by adopting new slogans.[2]

A map showing the location of the U.S. State of Colorado.
The location of the State of Colorado in the United States of America.

Some unofficial nicknames are positive, while others are derisive. The unofficial nicknames listed here have been in use for a long time or have gained wide currency.

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The Mile High City – Denver, Colorado, USA


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See also

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References

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  2. ^ a b Alfredo Andia, Branding the Generic City :) Archived 2008-05-21 at the Wayback Machine, MU.DOT magazine, September 10, 2007
  3. ^ City of Alamosa website, accessed 2012-03-05
  4. ^ [1], accessed 2022-10-09
  5. ^ Fun Facts Archived 2012-03-10 at the Wayback Machine, City and Community of Arvada website, accessed 2012-03-05
  6. ^ Canary Initiative Archived 2015-11-25 at the Wayback Machine, City of Aspen official website, accessed December 9, 2015
  7. ^ "Town sign", Town of Ault website (photo), archived from the original on 2013-04-16, retrieved 2012-03-05
  8. ^ City Hall Archived 2012-12-20 at archive.today, City of Aurora website, accessed 2012-03-05. "Long known as the Gateway to the Rockies, this All-America City on the eastern edge of the Denver-Aurora Metropolitan Area boasts spectacular views of the Front Range..."
  9. ^ Garden Spot of Colorado Archived 2008-02-23 at the Wayback Machine accessed 2007-05-29
  10. ^ The City of Mills accessed 2007-05-29
  11. ^ The People's Republic of Boulder Archived 2003-01-11 at archive.today accessed 2007-05-29
  12. ^ Historic Timeline, City of Breckinridge website, accessed 2009-08-18
  13. ^ The Climate Capital of Colorado accessed 2007-05-29
  14. ^ The Ultimate Rocky Mountain Hideout accessed 2007-05-27
  15. ^ The Southern Gateway to the Grand Mesa accessed 2007-05-27
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  17. ^ a b History of Colorado Springs Colorado, Pikes-peak.com, archived from the original on 2012-05-05, retrieved 2012-04-15
  18. ^ Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan Colorado Springs (PDF), Revised, City of Colorado Springs, March 2005 [31 January 2004], p. 12, retrieved 2012-03-05, Colorado Springs became especially popular with the British and acquired the nickname Little London.
  19. ^ Marshall Sprague, Newport in the Rockies, Ohio University Press, 1961. accessed 2008-03-21
  20. ^ The Chamber Orchestra of the Springs accessed 2008-03-21
  21. ^ It’s day all day in the day time, And there is no night in Creede. Archived 2008-03-30 at the Wayback Machine accessed 2007-05-29
  22. ^ Colorado’s Last Great Ski Town accessed 2007-05-27
  23. ^ The Wildflower Capital of Colorado accessed 2007-05-29
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  28. ^ Kiszla, Mark (2001-01-28). "Take money and run with new stadium". The Denver Post. Retrieved 2008-03-21.
  29. ^ Gentry, Garland (July 1908). "Denver's Famous Street Lighting". Public Service. V (1): 4.
  30. ^ "Denver Lives Up To 'Cow Town' Nickname With Stock Show Parade". CBS4 Denver. CBS. Retrieved 15 January 2017.
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  32. ^ Durango Rocks! accessed 2007-05-29
  33. ^ The City of Choice accessed 2007-05-29.
  34. ^ The Real South Park accessed 2007-05-07
  35. ^ Welcome to Fort Collins Archived 2006-10-22 at archive.today accessed 2008-03-21
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  37. ^ FoCo Cafe, among others
  38. ^ City of Fort Morgan accessed 2016-08-31
  39. ^ City of Lights accessed 2016-08-31
  40. ^ Mike the Headless Chicken accessed 2007-05-29
  41. ^ Grand Junction Visitor & Convention Bureau accessed 2008-03-21
  42. ^ "Grand Junction, CO". Forbes.com. Retrieved March 29, 2014. Grand Junction is located along the Colorado River, where it receives the Gunnison River from the south, giving the city its nickname River City."
  43. ^ History of Greeley, Colorado, for Kids, website accessed May 1, 2011
  44. ^ History, Town of Garden City, Colorado, website, accessed May 1, 2011. "Do you know how Garden City got its name? In the 1930s, Greeley's nickname was 'the Garden City of the West'."
  45. ^ City of Golden official website, accessed December 9, 2015
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  49. ^ "Ties the Room Together", Cape May Brewery, accessed June 23, 2021
  50. ^ "Visiting". Loveland Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center. Archived from the original on 19 May 2012. Retrieved 17 April 2012.
  51. ^ "Send Your Valentine's Through the Sweetheart City". Loveland Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center. Archived from the original on 19 May 2012. Retrieved 17 April 2012.
  52. ^ "About". Town of Lyons, Colorado. Archived from the original on 19 February 2013. Retrieved 22 February 2013.
  53. ^ The History of Manitou Springs, The Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce, Visitors Bureau & Office of Economic Development, retrieved 2012-04-15
  54. ^ The Frozen Dead Guy accessed 2008-03-04.
  55. ^ NedFest Archived 2018-01-17 at the Wayback Machine, the Nederlands Music and Arts Festival, accessed December 9, 2015
  56. ^ City of Ouray accessed 2008-03-21
  57. ^ a b c d About Pueblo Archived 2009-11-25 at the Wayback Machine accessed 2008-03-21
  58. ^ Town of Severance accessed 2008-03-21
  59. ^ Steamboat Ski Resort accessed 2008-03-21. "Ski Town USA" is identified as a registered trademark.
  60. ^ Best of The Boat 2014 Winners, ExploreSteamboat.com, accessed December 9, 2015
  61. ^ Sterling, Colorado - A Colorado Treasure accessed 2008-03-21
  62. ^ Old Red Barn accessed 2008-03-28
  63. ^ To Hell You Ride Archived 2008-11-20 at the Wayback Machine accessed 2008-03-21
  64. ^ City of Victor official website, accessed December 9, 2015
  65. ^ Carnation Festival, History Archived 2013-08-20 at the Wayback Machine Clippings from 1970 refer to Wheat Ridge's then well-known status as Carnation Capital of the World
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