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Colorado State Capitol, Denver

Colorado is unique, and quite distinct from any other state in the union. With more than 20 million visitors to the state each year, there is still much to see and to discover. Within its state borders are immense blue skies, mountains that appear to reach to the very earth’s stratosphere, extremes in its temperature ranges, and a haven for humans, plants and animals. Colorado welcomes visitors to relax, renew and enjoy what can only be described as heaven on earth. Native Americans know this to be very true. They revered the land for thousands of years and continue today, remaining so very thankful to have been the recipients of this land by birth.

Distinct in its land surface and history, at the time that the Spanish explorers rode through the area in search of gold, the Spaniards named it “Colorado,” meaning the color red. Colorado is lush with its valleys, moist with its rivers and streams, and rests on a firm base of history, lore and the disembodied transcendence of the mortal world—into that of the immortal spiritual. Specifically, apparitions, phantasms, shadows, specters, entities, spirits and of course—ghosts.

From the affluent ski town of Aspen to the lesser known community of Eads, Colorado is unlimited in its offering of ghosts. I visited all of these communities and recorded the first ever concise, and true eye witness accounts of Colorado’s ghosts, directly given to me by those who have experienced first-hand en- counters. Their stories were numerous and it was difficult for me to eliminate some while retaining others. I know that after reading these stories, you will be transferred to another manner of thought about the existence of ghosts. I cannot be any clearer than to state—ghosts are real. Believe me, ghosts do exist.

As I traveled Colorado’s historic boomtowns, the mining camps, the urban cities, occasional forlorn highways and seemingly deserted communities, examples of Colorado’s past were everywhere to be seen. No doubt some have changed dramatically throughout the years, while others have retained their historic character, remaining in their current state of disrepair. My expedition into Colorado’s paranormal past and present was undoubtedly an eye opening experience for me. Admittedly, I willingly learned new objectives, new insights which added to my already rich personal repository of experience and knowledge. For all this I am grateful. Enjoy.

— Antonio R. Garcez