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 isnât the whole story -- Loveland to the south is quieter but prosperous and features an excellent downtown area and surrounding inner neighborhoods. The base is also a typical northern Colorado mix of high tech and agriculture. Housing is somewhat less expensive and residents of Loveland have convenient access to Fort Collins 10 miles north. The Rocky Mountain National Park and Estes Park (a town, not a park) to the west provide ample recreational opportunities.