What being an American, and Coloradan, means

By Avery Clifton, Malia Walker and Melodie Miller While the United States marks its 250th birthday as a nation, Colorado is celebrating its 150th birthday as a state. Colorado entered the union on Aug. 1, 1876, adding a 38th star to the U.S. flag. Avery Clifton, Malia Walker and Melodie Miller, student journalists from the […]

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Outlets: Colorado Newsline

Published: July 4, 2026

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Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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By Avery Clifton, Malia Walker and Melodie Miller

Read stories from Colorado at 150, a special reporting project on the history of Colorado from 1876.

While the United States marks its 250th birthday as a nation, Colorado is celebrating its 150th birthday as a state. Colorado entered the union on Aug. 1, 1876, adding a 38th star to the U.S. flag.

Avery Clifton, Malia Walker and Melodie Miller, …

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