Money magazine ranked Fort Collins the # 2 best place to live in 2008, and the #1 small town in 2006. “Great schools, low crime, good jobs in a high-tech economy and a fantastic outdoor life make Fort Collins No. 1.”

First in the category of R&D Clusters in Fast Company’s 2007 Fast Cities.
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Second on Outside’s best american towns. “Fort Collins has more than enough backyard wilderness and green bona fides to hold its own—with less traffic and cheaper real estate.”
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14th in Country Home’s Best Green Cities in America, based on “official energy policies, green power, green buildings, and the availability of fresh, locally grown food.”
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The 25th Best Running Cities in America, according to Runner’s World magazine.

The 56th most walkable city in America, from Prevention magazine.

Number 3 in Money’s 2007 list. “Some places have everything any family could want – economic opportunity, good schools, safe streets, things to do and a sense of community.”
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The fifth best city to live in if you’re an empty-nester, according to Kiplinger’s.
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The fourth most bicycle-friendly city in the world, according to Virgin and reported in Wired.
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5th in Country Home’s Best Green Cities in America, based on “official energy policies, green power, green buildings, and the availability of fresh, locally grown food.”
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And, according to Money Magazine’s 2008 survey, 43% of the population is single, ranking it 8th in the nation.

The 6th Best Running Cities in America, according to Runner’s World magazine.

Denver ranks 19 in Popular Science’s Greenest Cities, based on more than 30 categories, including air quality, electricity use and transportation habits.
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#2 in Kiplinger’s Best Cities for Young Singles. Criteria includes affordability, job growth, per capita income, diversity, and others of the same age group already living there.
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The second-best city for business, according to CBS Marketwatch.
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The sixth best city in the US to have a baby in, according to Fit Pregnancy.
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7th best sports city in America in 2007, according to Sporting News.
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The 7th best city for men’s fitness, according to Men’s Health.
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The 16th best city for singles, according to Forbes.
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The 8th Best Running Cities in America, according to Runner’s World magazine.

The 24th most walkable city, from Prevention magazine.

Ranked # 12 in Money Magazines 2008 Best Places to Live. Highlands Ranch is located in Douglas County, which is ranked 7th for “where the jobs are”, with 43% job growth.

Family Circle calls this the Best Town for Families. Castle Rock “combines a booming economy, frontier-era events like rodeos, and true neighborly spirit.”
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#1 of Money Magazine’s Best Big Cities in 2006.
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Cooking Light ranked it 12th in US cities that match its “eat smart, be fit, and live well” philosophy.
“Graced with bountiful trail systems, no wonder 91 percent of the city’s population claims to be in good health.” More

According to Men’s Health, the best city to live in in the US if you’re a dog. Also the 10th best city for men’s fitness.

The seventh best city in the US to have a baby in, according to Fit Pregnancy.
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#2 of the Best Walking Cities by Prevention
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The 14th Best Running Cities in America, according to Runner’s World magazine.

National Geographic Adventure’s second of top mountain town, with “an ideal mix of terrain, activity, and opportunity”
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