Colorado Mountain College in Leadville

More than forty years ago, Colorado Mountain College in Leadville opened its doors. Student housing, academic and administrative buildings were added in 1999 and a new library in 2007. The campus has always prided itself on being an integral part of the community. Its outdoor leadership and environmental programs, in particular, continue to receive many accolades.


Colorado Mountain College's new Climax Molybdenum Center in Leadville
photo by Lori Meurs

Climax Molybdenum Leadership Center - Community Campaign
Freeport McMoRan has generously gifted one million dollars for a beautiful new building in Leadville, for CMC student education and as a resource for the community. The building features room for conferences, a climbing wall, and a workout area for which students have raised $20,000 for equipment. Nestled against CMC’s 260 forested acres, the leadership center has direct access to 15 kilometers of groomed cross country trails. Spectacular views of the Sawatch and Mosquito Ranges provide a truly spectacular setting.

The community campaign is now underway to raise $150,000 to finish outfitting the space, including the climbing wall. The Boettcher and Gates Family Foundations have each awarded CMC challenge grants to help fund this important new building. To help meet their challenges, you can purchase a brick to celebrate a special occasion, honor a community leader, memorialize a loved one or preserve a company name for posterity. Other naming opportunities are also available. Gifts to this campaign qualify for an enterprise zone credit.
Leadership Center Naming Opportunities   Leadership Center Brick by Brick Campaign info

Colorado Mountain College in Leadville

Naming Opportunities
Learning Resource Center
 Originally slated to replace a building which has long since outlived its intended years of service, the new building has evolved into a multi-faceted building, which serves not only the campus, but the community as well, and features:

• Lake County’s only climbing wall -- 25' multi pitch with climbing crack.
• Full size basketball court with cushion sports flooring may also be used for volleyball.
• Gym that is ideal for large meetings, gatherings or assemblies, as well.
• Weight room with equipment purchased by student government includes cardio, treadmill, bike and flat screen TV
• Yoga, dance and martial arts instruction space.
• Classrooms equipped with state of the art instructional equipment.
• Community room accommodates 70 and is equipped with an 87"x116" electronic movie screen, digital audio-visual and future "smart" technology.
• Catering kitchen to accommodate meetings and other gatherings.
• Outdoor leadership storage, staging and office space.

 Brick-by-brick campaign—allows you to purchase commemorative bricks in the donor vestibule. Support higher education and leave a lasting legacy!

CMC in Leadville campaign PDF
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