Colorado’s 150th anniversary honored with new USPS stamp

STATEWIDE, Colo. (KRDO) -- A new stamp commemorating Colorado's 150th anniversary is hitting shelves, the United States Postal Service (USPS) says.

The Colorado Statehood Stamp, a forever stamp, features a photo of Jagged Mountain by nature photographer John Fielder.

"Colorado is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and the awe-inspiring beauty of the majestic Rocky Mountains," read a press release from USPS. "Colorado is known for its world-renowned ski areas and resorts and more than 39,000 miles of hiking trails."

USPS will hold an event for the stamp on Saturday, Jan. 24, featuring Governor Jared Polis as a speaker. The event will be at the History Colorado Center in Denver at 9 a.m. and is open to the public, USPS says.

According to the USPS website, the current cost for a sheet of 20 forever stamps is $15.60. The Colorado Statehood Stamp can be purchased by clicking here.

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