Our Initiatives
CO150 Southwest - Signature Initiatives
As our nation and the state of Colorado approach the dual commemorations in 2026, we anticipate hundreds of anniversary-oriented projects and events will take place in 2026. Colorado will have a number of exciting statewide Signature Initiatives as set forth by the America 250-Colorado 150 Commission. To add to the mix, with the Southwest Colorado LOC’s grassroots’ input and design, we have several year-long projects of our own that we’ve created specifically for the Southwest Colorado region. And, because we’re so excited to get started, some of our signature initiatives are starting in 2025!
See below for more details.
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Passport to Southwest Colorado
Produced by fourth-grade teachers for young students, this fun, interactive print and electronic media project will encourage students and parents to visit and learn more about fascinating places in their region.
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Sing Colorado!
Music is a powerful expressive force and cultural foundation. Sing Colorado! will produce a toolkit of resources to enable groups around Southwest Colorado to produce local musical events highlighting Colorado’s rich musical tradition.
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Power of Place
This collaborative, multi-discipline initiative will broaden the understanding of the impact that our geography, climate, and culture have on our community and how we, in turn, shape these features.
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Oral Histories
Oral histories add a layer of richness to our understanding of the past that is only sometimes captured on the printed page.
Listen to the stories and perspectives of people who have experienced historical events.