Colorado Revised Statutes Title 24. Government State § 24-32-801. Legislative declaration

(1) Rapid growth experienced by many communities in this state has caused many problems for local government and its citizens in providing necessary public services and desirable living areas.

(2) Lack of growth and development, however, in the less densely populated and rural areas of this state has caused another problem which adds to that of the urban areas.

(3) Migration of people, and youth in particular, to the urban areas because of lack of opportunity for employment and development of careers compounds the problems of governments already pressed to meet the demands of current growth.

(4) It is the responsibility of the state to assist rural areas with financial and technical assistance to provide economic opportunity and community amenities and to promote the general welfare of the people of this state.