How lived in Colorado before European settlers?

Before European settlers arrived, Colorado was inhabited by various Indigenous peoples, including the Ute, Arapaho, Cheyenne, and Navajo tribes. These groups had diverse cultures and lifestyles, often relying on the region's rich Natural Resources for hunting, gathering, and trade. They established intricate social structures and spiritual beliefs closely tied to the land. The Indigenous peoples of Colorado lived in harmony with their environment for thousands of years prior to European contact.