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Happy Birthday to Colorado from F.M. Light and Sons

We are so blessed to live where we live. Colorado is a beautiful, prosperous state. Today is Colorado’s birthday, so to celebrate we’re going to share some interesting facts: Colorado’s name came from the Colorado River, which the Spanish explorers named Rio Colorado because of its red color. Colorado is called the “Centennial State” because […]

History: Early July 4th Celebrations

In the past, celebrations of the 4th of July weren’t all that different from today. Here are some interesting facts you might not know about this national holiday: The Declaration of Independence was read aloud every 4th. You can do the same by clicking here! The first 4th of July celebration took place on July […]