The department was originally created as the United States Department of Commerce and Labor on February 14, 1903. It was subsequently renamed the Department of Commerce on March 4, 1913, as the bureaus and agencies specializing in labor were transferred to the new Department of Labor.
City of Fort Collins, CO. Award winning schools, a thriving arts scene, unique shops, restaurants and pristine outdoor amenities make Fort Collins one of the Top 100 Best Places to Live.
Fort Collins-area historical tornado activity is above Colorado state average. It is 2% greater than the overall U.S. average. On 5/22/2008, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 28.6 miles away from the Fort Collins city center killed one person and injured 78 people and caused $147 million in damages.