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2026 Colorado Statehood
Honors 150th anniversary of Colorado’s statehood
Pictures Jagged Mountain
This stamp commemorates when Colorado became the 38th state in 1876.
About the stamp design: The Colorado Statehood stamp pictures jagged Mountain, located in the Weminuche Wilderness area of the San Juan National Forest. Nature photographer John Fielder captured the image of the mountain.
First Day City: The First Day of Issue ceremony took place at the History Colorado Center in Denver, Colorado, as part of the opening of the “Mountains Majesty: On the Summit with John Fielder” exhibition.
History the stamp represents: Colorado’s story begins in the shadow of towering peaks and red-tinted canyons. Fittingly, the state’s name comes from the Spanish word colorado, meaning “red,” a tribute to the region’s richly colored earth. Colorado entered the Union in 1876 (America’s 100th birthday) as the Centennial State, its rugged terrain shaping its identity. With the highest average elevation of any US state, Colorado is defined by mountains. The Rocky Mountains slice through its center, creating a dramatic mix of soaring summits and deep valleys. Its landscape is home to world-famous destinations. Rocky Mountain National Park showcases Colorado’s towering peaks, alpine lakes, and abundant wildlife, offering a dramatic example of the state’s high-altitude landscapes. Mesa Verde National Park, in contrast, preserves the remarkable cliff dwellings and cultural heritage of the Ancestral Puebloans, highlighting Colorado’s deep historical roots. At Dinosaur National Monument, visitors can view exposed fossil beds. And Pikes Peak inspired the “purple mountain majesties” and “spacious skies” in Katharine Lee Bates’ “America the Beautiful.” In 2026, Colorado celebrated its 150th anniversary with a US stamp picturing Jagged Mountain in the San Juan National Forest. The stamp captures the dramatic spirit that has defined Colorado since its birth.
'5 Sheets of 100 First-Class Forever® USPS postage stamps. *The slash over “Forever” in the image is to protect it from being used to produce counterfeit postage. Actual stamps will not have this.
