DENVER - At times, the ideas, people and reputation of Colorado transcend its borders and engender transformative changes in the wider society. Other times, outside forces influence Colorado in ways large and small. History Colorado explores Colorado’s broader place in its 2015-2016 lecture series, The World Around Us.

Denver - Twenty-two Colorado families who have owned and operated their farm or ranch for 100 years or more will be celebrated at the 29th Annual Centennial Farms Celebration on Friday, August 28, at 4 p.m. at the State Fair in Pueblo.