"Sondra Jones traces the metamorphosis of the Ute people from a society of small, interrelated bands of mobile hunter-gatherers to sovereign, dependent nations, modern tribes who run extensive business enterprises and government services. Weaving together the history of all Ute groups in Colorado, Utah, and New Mexico. the narrative describes their traditional culture, including all the facets that have continued to define them as a people. Jones...

The University of Colorado at Boulder Leeds School of Business conducted an economic base analysis of Colorado counties and possible long-term industry growth opportunities. The analysis was commissioned by a cooperative statewide partnership that includes the Economic Developers' Council of Colorado (EDCC), the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, et al.