Colorado representative Elizabeth Velasco gives CMC Civics students a tour of the capital.
Pocket Constitution on a Table.
A group of diverse people, including older adults, sitting in a theater-style seating area.
Community Engagement
Colorado Mountain College proudly offers high-quality events and programs that serve individuals of all ages across our mountain communities.
We invite you to explore new ideas and deepen your understanding. Enroll in a Community Education course designed to spark curiosity and lifelong learning.
You can also engage with the Center for Civics Education & Engagement through our signature speaker series, Common Ground. Hosted across CMC campuses, this series brings nationally recognized thinkers, leaders, and change makers to Colorado’s mountain towns—paired with the grounded perspectives of local educators, elected officials, and civic leaders.
Each event creates an inclusive space for thoughtful dialogue and collaborative learning, rooted in the unique character of our region.
By amplifying diverse voices and perspectives, Common Ground fosters reflection, mutual understanding, and meaningful connection. Open to all, it brings civic ideas to life in the heart of the Rockies.
Join us in building a more informed, engaged, and connected community!
Non-credit classes with Civics spotlights:
- The Beginner's Guide to Local Government, Breckenridge
- Dickens and the Law, Carbondale
- Peacemaking in Community - Mediation Training, Carbondale
- Citizenship in Action, Edwards,
- Civics 101, Edwards
- Know Your Rights, Edwards
- Policy from Proposal to Practice, Edwards
- Powers and the People, Edwards
- Your Government at Work, Edwards