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Colorado: The Centennial State

Colorado is one of the most interesting states in the U.S. containing most of the Rocky Mountains that lie within the U.S.; the state's natural beauty is unsurpassed. On top of the state's natural attractions, however, the capital of Denver CO and its smaller cities are vibrant locales that contain as many urban amenities as anywhere in the world.

Today, over five million people live in the state of Colorado, from Arapaho County to Yuma County and everywhere in between. According to archaeological evidence found in the area, the state has been settled by human beings for at least 10,000 years. One of the area's most ancient cultures, the "Ancient Pueblo Peoples," left behind the structures which now make up Mesa Verde National Park, one of the state's prime historical and tourist attractions. In 1803, as part of the famous Louisiana Purchase, the United States obtained France's interest in the land that would eventually make up the State of Colorado. However, as part of the purchase of Florida from Spain, the U.S. agreed to drop its interest in the area. This interest was eventually picked up by the new nation of Mexico, which had just received its independence from Spain.

Eventually, the U.S. and Mexico went to war, with the U.S. acquiring the relevant territory in the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in 1848. Although the U.S. did acquire the land in 1848, Colorado did not formally become a state until several decades later, due to the U.S. Civil War. Finally, in 1876, Colorado was admitted to the United States as its 38th state. Because it was admitted in 1876, one hundred years after the Declaration of Independence, the state gained the nickname of the "Centennial State." Of course, it is also popularly known as the "Rocky Mountain State," for its most prominent natural feature.

Denver CO was founded in 1858 as a trading site, and was named such in order to impress the territorial governor at the time. Just a few years later it became the county seat of Arapaho County, an honor which it held until city and country boundaries were reorganized decades later. Although it suffered early economic issues due to instability in the gold and silver industries, the city grew steadily and is now the largest city for hundreds of miles in any direction. Its location as the largest city between Midwestern metropolitan areas such as Chicago and St. Louis and the mega cities of the American west coast have helped the city's economy stay strong. In keeping with its history of Spanish settlement and later Mexican annexation, the population of the formal city of Denver is approximately one-third Latino, with strong Latino populations throughout Arapaho County and the rest of the Denver metropolitan area.

Boulder, located no more than thirty miles from Denver, is a college town that is somewhat like the smaller, hipper sister city of Denver CO (although Denver has a wealth of culture and attractions in itself). The home of the University of Colorado, Boulder has all the attractions of a college town combined with stunning natural beauty and proximity to one of the U.S.'s major cities. In fact, many people commute between Boulder and Denver CO every day.

Boulder was a site of Native American activity for many years, and was settled by Americans in 1858 as part of the gold and silver prospecting activity going on in the area. The city was incorporated in 1871, and the University of Colorado, still the state's most prominent college, was opened in 1877, making it one of the oldest universities anywhere in the United States. Boulder has a significant Latino population, although it is smaller than Denver's in terms of both raw numbers and as a percentage of the total population. Interestingly, Boulder has a greater population density than Denver, possibly because the natural features around Boulder make it necessary to pack more usable space into a smaller area.

On top of its strong, diversified economy, there are many other reasons so many people have chosen to make the Centennial State their home in the last few decades. Aside from the cultural attractions of Denver, the ski resorts in the state make it a great place for fun and recreation. In particular, Aspen and Vail are mountain retreats for true jet-setters, and their names are usually spoken in the same breaths with St. Barth's, Monaco, or other true luxury destinations. Walking the streets of either city you might spot celebrities, princes or princesses, and a true "who's who" of the world's rich and famous, all just a few miles' drive from an abandoned old mining town, or one of the state's hardscrabble modern versions.

One thing you should keep in mind, however, if all of the above makes you interested in moving to and building a life in the Centennial State, is the possible presence of radon gas in Colorado. Radon is an odorless gas that is emitted naturally from radioactive materials in the earth's crust. Radon gas in Colorado rises up through the crust's surface and is generally discharged into the atmosphere without harming people. However, depending on a home's layout or construction, radon gas can be trapped and build up in one's home, eventually harming the health of everyone inside. Specifically, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has stated that behind smoking, radon is actually the biggest contributor to lung cancer in the United States. Therefore, radon gas in Colorado is a threat that you and your family should always take seriously in the Rocky Mountain State.

From Denver CO to Aspen and everywhere in between, Colorado remains one of the most interesting places in the U.S. and one of its best places to live. Its rich historical and cultural attractions and a diversity of lifestyle makes it a great destination for work or play and one of the most prominent of the U.S.'s fifty states.

Radon Mitigation

When it is determined that a house has unsafe levels of radon gas, what options are available for radon mitigation? How can this poison radon gas be safely removed from the house?

The radon mitigation options appropriate for a house depend on the construction type of the house. Houses with basements, slabs, or crawl-spaces may require different techniques. For houses with basements or slabs, the most common technique for radon remediation is active sub-slab suction which may also be called sub-slab depressurization. This approach places one or more suction pipes through the slab into the material underneath the house. These pipes are then connected to a fan that draws the radon gas through the pipes and vent it above the house where it is safely dispersed.

There are other variants of this approach available as well. These variations use existing features of the house to connect to the suction pipes and provide for radon evacuation. Options include using existing perforated pipes or drain tiles around the foundation of the house, using a sump-pump hole, or using the space inside of the foundation walls found in block-wall foundations to remove the radon.

For houses with crawl-spaces, a similar technique for radon remediation is available. This approach, called sub-membrane suction, places a plastic sheet in the crawl-space directly above the ground and then uses a suction pipe and fan to draw the radon out from underneath the plastic and vent it to the outside. It is possible to attempt this without the plastic sheet, but it is less effective and may cause other airflow issues in the house, including increased energy costs.

Other radon mitigation techniques are available, but should be in conjunction with one of the other techniques listed above. These techniques include sealing, positive pressurization, and improved ventilation within the house. Each of these, however, has weaknesses. For example, it is difficult to ensure all cracks are sealed and that new cracks do not appear and improved ventilation may be impacted by weather and is likely to increase energy costs within the home.

Regardless of the method used for radon mitigation in a home, it is important to ensure that a properly qualified contractor to perform the work. Many states license or certify contractors for radon remediation and you should ask for references before selecting a contractor.

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