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Who are the most influential — or notorious — Coloradans of the last 150 years?

As Colorado prepares for its sesquicentennial, tell us who you think made the biggest impact

Dr. Justina Ford, circa 1920s. The ...
Courtesy of Black American West Museum, Paul W. Stewart Collection
Dr. Justina Ford, circa 1920s. The first African American female doctor in Denver, Ford was denied a medical license for years. She and her patients were also denied access to Denver hospitals. Even so, late in life she estimated that she had delivered roughly 7,000 babies during her fifty-year career. In 1984, her Arapaho Street house and home office, scheduled for demolition by the city, was moved to its current location on California Street where it serves as the home of the Black American West Museum and Heritage Center.
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This summer, as the U.S. marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, Colorado will celebrate its own milestone: the 150th anniversary of our statehood, AKA the Centennial State’s sesquicentennial.

As we look back on our colorful history, we want to hear your suggestions: Who are the 150 Coloradans who have — for better or worse — shaped Colorado’s last 150 years?

We’re looking not just for the movers, shakers and innovators but also the notorious characters whose gambits have become essential Colorado lore. In a state like ours, that’s a lot of ground to cover — which is why we’re enlisting your help with this survey.

After all, what other state can brag that its most notable residents include at least one convicted cannibal?

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