SPOTLIGHT ON …
3rd Congressional District
Location: The largest district geographically and possibly the most politically diverse district in the state, it includes Moffat, Routt, Jackson, Rio Blanco, Garfield, Pitkin, Mesa, Delta, Gunnison, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel, San Juan, Dolores, Montezuma, La Plata, Hinsdale, Archuleta, Mineral, Saguache, Rio Grande, Conejos, Alamosa, Costilla, Huerfano, Custer, Pueblo and Las Animas counties. The only county split in this district is Otero, where the district line extends east to Otero County Road 31.
Main cities*: The district covers much of rural Colorado, with the largest city being Pueblo, population 101,302, and the second-largest being Grand Junction, population 45,299.
Smaller cities and towns include: Durango, population 15,501; Steamboat Springs, 9,354; Trinidad, 9,077; Alamosa, 8,682; La Junta, 7,568; Glenwood Springs, 8,564; Aspen, 5,804; Gunnison, 5,298; Rocky Ford, 4,286; Fowler, 1,206; Swink, 696; and Manzanola, 525.
Demographics: Population of the district is 643,636, with 487,371 above the voting age of 18. Politically, the district is diverse. Pueblo County has nearly twice as many Democrats as Republicans, and Pitkin County, where Aspen is located, has 4,095 Democrats, compared with 2,989 Republicans. However, Mesa County, where Grand Junction is located, has nearly twice as many Republicans as Democrats, and Delta County has more than twice the number of Republicans.
Voter registration: Republicans, 160,395; Democrats, 140,335; Unaffiliated, 133,730; Green, 949; Libertarians, 842; and 176 other parties.
Political race: Incumbent Democrat John Salazar is challenged by Republican Scott Tipton and Libertarian Bert Sargent.
*2005 population estimates were used when available; otherwise 2000 census figures were used.
Sources: secretary of state; U.S. Census Bureau 2005 estimates; Colorado Legislative Council
REGIONAL NOTES
HIGHLANDS RANCH
Artists apply for library exhibit
Nov. 1 is the deadline for submissions by artists who would like to exhibit at the Highlands Ranch Library next year.
The Art Selection Committee will base selections on aesthetic qualities, craftsmanship, presentation and the suitability of the subject matter.
Artists who wish to be considered should submit digital photos – electronically or mail slides – of each piece they wish to display. Digital photos may be e-mailed to artist_submissions@dclibraries.org.
Slides should be submitted in 8.5-by-11-inch clear slide projector sheets and be dropped off at the library circulation desk or mailed to the attention of Judy Shofner, Highlands Ranch Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch, CO 80129.
The artist should also provide a self-addressed, stamped envelope so that slides can be returned.
For more information call 303-791-7703.
GOLDEN
4-H Spectacular planned Tuesday
The Fall 4-H Spectacular will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 W. Sixth Ave.
The event, sponsored by the Colorado State University Cooperative Extension Service, will feature games, hayrides, a costume contest, face painting, cake walk, 4-H project demonstrations and safe trick-or-treating.
Admission is one canned food item for the Jeffco Action Center’s food bank. For information, call Joyce Wallace at 303-271-6620.
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