Southwest Colorado facts for kids

Southwestern Colorado is a special area located in the southwest part of the state of Colorado. It's also part of a bigger area called the Four Corners region, which is where the corners of four states meet: Colorado, Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico. This region shares borders with other parts of Colorado, like Western Colorado, Southern Colorado, and the southern part of Central Colorado. It also touches the states of Utah and New Mexico.

Counties of Southwestern Colorado

The exact definition of Southwestern Colorado can change depending on who you ask! Different groups might include different counties in this region.

For example, the Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade, which helps with business and jobs in Colorado, says these counties are part of Southwestern Colorado:

However, another organization, the Bureau of Land Management (which manages public lands), has a different idea. Their Montrose District includes even more counties in Southwestern Colorado. These additional counties are:

Cities to Explore

Southwestern Colorado is home to many interesting cities and towns. Here are some of the main ones: