The Western Slope of Colorado refers the region of the US state of Colorado west of the Rocky Mountains.
The region can be considered to be the part of Colorado outside the mountains which is drained by the Colorado River and its tributaries. Its climate is similar to the Great Basin. Historically it was part of the Utah Territory before its inclusion in the Colorado Territory upon its organization in 1861.
It is generally much less populated than the Front Range and has only a few towns over 5,000 people. The primary economic activity is ranching.
The unofficial "capital" of the Western Slope is considered to be Grand Junction.
WesternColorado is characteristically "The West," wild and otherwise.
Colorado is home to thirty-five world-class ski areas and served is by every major hotel chain.
Mesa State is located within the city limits of Grand Junction, the largest city in westernColorado with an area population of 115,000 who enjoy one of the mildest climates within the state.
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