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Were you born in Colorado?

Born in Colorado and have spent the majority of my life in CO
51
23%
Born in Colorado but have not spent the majority of my life in CO
4
2%
Not born in Colorado but have spent the majority of my life in CO
46
20%
Not born in Colorado and have not spent the majority of my life in CO (yet?)
124
55%
 
Total votes: 225
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Re: Colorado "Native"

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osprey wrote: Mon Jun 14, 2021 6:53 pm On a slightly related note:
Look up a video “Lives 2 weeks in Colorado...”
by Dude Dad.
Hilarious
After spending the first 19 years of my life in Colorado I had no idea that the things we would do (as depicted in the video) weren't the norm for everyone.
I was more of a Birks+socks guy rather than Chacos, though.

That video is great.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUrpYKVTsaE
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Re: Colorado "Native"

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I guess technically Option A is accurate. I was born in Colorado and was, as far as the IRS is concerned, a Colorado resident until 2014 (went to graduate school in Idaho, and then worked seasonal jobs in Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming before finally getting a "grown-up" job in Seattle).

So, if I were to move back to Colorado, would I still be considered a native, having been a Washington state resident for 7 years? :-k

Honestly, though, I think probationary "Coloradoan" status is attained when one (pay attention Texans/Californians/Midwesterners) realizes that you don't have to slam on your brakes every time the road slightly curves on a mountain pass and/or drive 10mph under the speed limit.
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One up on most of the people in this state: Not only was I born here, but I'm the 4th generation. My kids are all 5th gen Colorado Natives. 🤘🤘🤘
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How long can you be away from Colorado before losing your Native status?
Is it simply a "majority" of your life? Supermajority? The formative years? Can you identify as a Native and then get all the benefits conferred upon you, or is it a birthright?
I was born elsewhere but moved to CO before my first birthday and then spent 19 years in CO. I've never claimed "Native" since my birth cert says otherwise. But I identify as a Native.
But now I've been away for a number of years... Does visiting 14ers.com get you a reprieve?
Are these like airline miles and they expire, but if you use them to buy a magazine subscription then you can keep them another year? Is there a Native Magazine or something? Is it like tax law and as long as I have a house and vote then I can retain Native status? Or like property and if you don't use it for 2 out of 5 years then it's a rental?
Or is it like a visa and you can be away, but you have to visit at least 2 weeks a year, and not be away for more than 2 years in any stretch? Are they calendar years, so a visit over New Years can get me a pass for both 2021 and 2022? Or is it just consecutive days?
I'm desperately worried that although I identify as a Native I might be appropriating Native culture.
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Another article about the Glade family bumpersticker business, from Westword two months ago.
https://www.westword.com/news/native-bu ... e-11939228
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shredthegnar10 wrote: Tue Jun 15, 2021 12:48 am Honestly, though, I think probationary "Coloradoan" status is attained when one (pay attention Texans/Californians/Midwesterners) realizes that you don't have to slam on your brakes every time the road slightly curves on a mountain pass and/or drive 10mph under the speed limit.
So true, and then on top of that fail to pull over for people that can actually drive. Situational awareness in a completely foreign concept for over 90% off all drivers on the road no matter where they are from. If I am pulling a trailer I regularly pull over to let them pass and not hold people up with my under powered truck.
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Colorado 2021 is a great example of "vote like California, become California."
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I used to wear a non-native hat while pushing around my kids in a stroller with a native bumper sticker #sorado
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Re: Colorado "Native"

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John Denver wasn't a born in CO native but sold it well

I feel more matched to this state than other places I've lived, just a third of my life. When I was about four on the east coast, I had a little globe, and asked my parents where we lived, and we put a finger on CO, a little yellow rectangle that stood out. I think the N in United States was over it. And our city was made out to be Long Island (close enough), a tiny green spec, smallest visible thing.
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Re: Colorado "Native"

Post by Carl_Healy »

pvnisher wrote: Tue Jun 15, 2021 2:49 am How long can you be away from Colorado before losing your Native status?
That's all up to the council of natives.

Though born and raised in Colorado the five years I spent in California after college certainly put my "native" status in jeopardy.

Luckily I was able to find in C.N.C § 76 that one's native status can be re-affirmed if you shotgun a Coors Light in front of your peers and then manage to flawlessly recite the lyrics to "Rocky Mountain High."

If you're not born here that's a bit trickier. May have to bring that up with the council.
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Re: Colorado "Native"

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You don't ever lose "native" status. If you were born here, you're a native. Even if you leave and never come back.
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Re: Colorado "Native"

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shredthegnar10 wrote: Tue Jun 15, 2021 12:48 am <snip>
Honestly, though, I think probationary "Coloradoan" status is attained when one (pay attention Texans/Californians/Midwesterners) realizes that you don't have to slam on your brakes every time the road slightly curves on a mountain pass and/or drive 10mph under the speed limit.
You're deluding yourself if you think the average native CO driver is any better than the average TX/CA/Midwestern transplant.
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