In preparation for Colorado’s 150th anniversary, The Denver Post sought to identify the 150 most influential or notable Coloradans. We asked readers for the suggestions — Molly Brown topped the reader list — and solicited ideas from others in the community.The competition was fierce. We looked for those who had roots in Colorado that went beyond living here just a few months, had a profound impact on this state’s culture and history, helping the Centennial State become what it is today. Some on the list are people whose achievements were of national, international or interstellar significance, so their inclusion is...