Conejos County is a rural county in south-central Colorado, located in the San Luis Valley along the New Mexico border. Established in 1861 and named for the Conejos River, it is one of Colorado’s oldest counties and reflects the region’s long Hispano and Indigenous presence, shaped by Spanish colonial and later U.S. territorial settlement. The county is small in population, with roughly 8,000 residents, and is characterized by dispersed communities and extensive agricultural land. Its economy is centered on farming and ranching—supported by irrigation from the Conejos River and other valley waterways—along with public-sector employment and limited services. The landscape includes broad high-altitude valley floors framed by the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and volcanic uplands to the west. Cultural life in the county is closely tied to San Luis Valley traditions, including longstanding Spanish-language heritage. The county seat is Conejos.

Conejos County Local Demographic Profile

Conejos County is a rural county in south-central Colorado, centered on the San Luis Valley along the New Mexico border. The county seat is Conejos; local government information is available via the Conejos County official website.

Population Size

Age & Gender

  • The U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts page provides the following age and gender indicators for Conejos County:
    • Persons under 18 years: 17.1%
    • Persons 65 years and over: 26.1%
    • Female persons: 48.3%
    • Male persons (derived): 51.7%
    • Gender ratio (males per 100 females, derived from shares): ~107.0

Racial & Ethnic Composition

  • According to the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, Conejos County’s population composition includes:
    • White alone: 94.7%
    • Black or African American alone: 0.7%
    • American Indian and Alaska Native alone: 2.0%
    • Asian alone: 0.3%
    • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone: 0.0%
    • Two or more races: 2.4%
    • Hispanic or Latino (of any race): 56.5%

Household & Housing Data

  • The U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts reports the following household and housing measures for Conejos County:
    • Households: 2,731
    • Persons per household: 2.67
    • Owner-occupied housing unit rate: 79.7%
    • Median value of owner-occupied housing units: $182,000
    • Median gross rent: $701
    • Housing units: 3,741
    • Building permits (recent annual period as reported by QuickFacts): 16

Email Usage

Conejos County is a sparsely populated, high‑elevation county in the San Luis Valley; long distances between settlements and limited last‑mile infrastructure constrain digital communications and make home internet reliability a key determinant of email access. Direct county‑level email usage statistics are not routinely published, so broadband and device access serve as proxies for likely email adoption.

Digital access indicators are available through the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS) tables on household computer ownership and internet subscriptions, which are commonly used to assess the practical ability to use webmail and app‑based email. Conejos County’s age distribution, also available from the ACS demographic profiles, influences email adoption because older populations tend to have lower home‑broadband uptake and higher reliance on in‑person or phone communication. Gender distribution is measured in the same sources but is generally less predictive of email use than age and connectivity.

Connectivity limitations are tracked in federal broadband availability datasets and local planning context; rural coverage gaps and limited provider competition are recurring constraints documented by the NTIA BroadbandUSA program and Colorado broadband planning resources.

Mobile Phone Usage

Conejos County is a sparsely populated, predominantly rural county in south-central Colorado in the San Luis Valley, bordered by the Rio Grande and framed by surrounding mountain ranges. The county seat is Conejos, and the largest town is Antonito. Low population density, large distances between settlements, and varied terrain (valley floor plus nearby foothills and mountain drainages) are structural factors that commonly constrain mobile coverage consistency and backhaul economics relative to urban Front Range counties.

Key distinction: network availability vs. household adoption

Network availability describes where mobile carriers report service (voice/LTE/5G) as a function of geography and signal modeling. Household adoption describes what residents actually subscribe to and use (mobile phone ownership, smartphone ownership, and whether mobile service is used for home internet). These measures do not move in lockstep: rural areas can show reported coverage along highways or town centers while still having lower subscription rates, fewer device upgrades, or heavier reliance on Wi‑Fi due to pricing and indoor signal limitations.

Mobile penetration or access indicators (availability and adoption)

Availability (coverage reporting)

  • The most widely used official source for county-level and sub-county mobile coverage is the FCC’s Broadband Data Collection (BDC), which publishes carrier-reported mobile broadband availability by technology (e.g., LTE, 5G) and location. Coverage maps and downloadable data are available through the FCC’s mapping portal: FCC National Broadband Map.
  • The FCC map supports viewing reported mobile broadband by provider and technology; this is the most direct public reference for where mobile service is said to be available in Conejos County, but it is not a measure of how many residents subscribe.

Adoption (subscriptions and device access)

  • Public, authoritative county-specific mobile subscription penetration (e.g., “% of adults with a smartphone” or “% with a mobile data plan”) is limited. The U.S. Census Bureau generally provides internet subscription and device measures at geographies such as counties through the American Community Survey (ACS), but those tables focus on internet subscription types and computer/device availability rather than a clean “mobile phone penetration” metric. Conejos County’s household technology and internet-subscription indicators are available via Census.gov data tools (ACS).
  • For Colorado-specific broadband adoption context (including how households report internet subscriptions), statewide resources and summaries are commonly published by the state broadband office. Reference: Colorado Broadband Office.
  • Limitation: Conejos County–only smartphone ownership rates are not consistently available from public federal datasets in the same way as broader internet subscription indicators.

Mobile internet usage patterns (LTE/4G and 5G availability vs. use)

Network availability (4G/LTE vs. 5G)

  • 4G/LTE: In rural Colorado counties, LTE typically constitutes the most geographically extensive mobile broadband layer and the baseline for mobile internet access outside town centers. The specific extent in Conejos County is best verified using carrier layers in the FCC map: FCC broadband availability by provider/technology.
  • 5G: 5G availability in rural counties is often concentrated near population centers and along major road corridors, with wider-area “low-band” 5G sometimes present but not uniform. Conejos County’s reported 5G footprints vary by carrier and should be referenced directly in the FCC BDC layers, which distinguish 5G technologies where reported.

Actual usage patterns (what residents rely on)

  • Mobile as primary internet: The ACS measures whether households subscribe to cellular data plans for internet service. This captures households using mobile broadband as their home internet connection (with or without other services). Conejos County’s estimate can be retrieved through Census.gov by locating the relevant ACS “Internet Subscriptions” table for the county.
  • Wi‑Fi offload and indoor use: In rural areas, smartphone traffic frequently shifts to Wi‑Fi in homes and public locations due to indoor signal attenuation and capacity constraints, but county-specific quantified “Wi‑Fi vs. cellular share” metrics are not typically published in official datasets.
  • Limitation: Public sources do not routinely publish Conejos County–specific breakdowns of mobile traffic by generation (e.g., “% of sessions on LTE vs. 5G”) or app-level usage patterns.

Common device types (smartphones vs. other devices)

  • Smartphones are the dominant mobile endpoint for consumer mobile broadband nationally; however, county-level public statistics separating smartphone vs. basic phone ownership are not consistently available from official sources.
  • Hotspots and fixed wireless substitution: In rural counties, mobile hotspots and tethering can serve as a substitute for wired broadband for some households. The ACS “cellular data plan” subscription indicator is the closest official proxy for this behavior at county scale, accessible through Census.gov.
  • Other connected devices (tablets, connected vehicles, IoT): Public county-specific inventories are not available from official sources. Carrier reports and proprietary analytics typically cover these categories but are not generally published in a standardized county dataset.

Demographic and geographic factors influencing mobile usage and connectivity

Geography, settlement patterns, and infrastructure economics

  • Low density and long distances increase per-capita infrastructure cost and reduce the economic incentives for dense tower placement, which can translate into larger coverage gaps and weaker indoor signal in outlying areas.
  • Terrain effects: Mountainous edges and irregular topography can create shadowing and line-of-sight limitations that affect both macro-cell coverage and the feasibility of certain mid-band 5G deployments.
  • Corridor-oriented coverage: Rural deployments often prioritize highways and towns, yielding stronger service in and between key nodes and weaker service in dispersed residential areas.

Socioeconomic and demographic correlates (measured via official sources)

  • Income, age, and housing characteristics correlate with device replacement cycles and subscription types (mobile-only vs. multi-service). These relationships are typically analyzed using ACS measures at county level (income, age distribution, housing occupancy) combined with ACS internet subscription indicators, available via Census.gov.
  • Seasonal population and travel patterns (common in parts of Colorado) can change demand on networks, but county-level, publicly reported mobile network loading statistics are not generally available.

Data limitations and recommended authoritative references

  • Most reliable for availability (where service is reported): FCC National Broadband Map (mobile broadband availability by technology/provider).
  • Most reliable for adoption proxies (what households subscribe to): Census.gov (ACS internet subscription and device/computer availability tables).
  • State context and planning documents: Colorado Broadband Office (statewide broadband planning, adoption and availability summaries, and grant context).
  • Limitation statement: Conejos County–specific metrics for smartphone ownership rates, handset mix, and LTE-vs-5G traffic share are not typically available in standardized public datasets; official public data primarily supports (1) reported network availability by location and (2) household-reported subscription categories rather than detailed mobile-device composition.

Social Media Trends

Conejos County is a rural county in south-central Colorado’s San Luis Valley, with small communities such as Conejos, Antonito, and La Jara and a strong Hispano cultural presence tied to long-standing agricultural and ranching activity. Low population density, long travel distances to services, and reliance on regional hubs (notably Alamosa in neighboring Alamosa County) generally elevate the value of mobile-first communication, community information-sharing, and locally relevant Spanish/English content in day-to-day media use.

User statistics (penetration / active use)

  • No Conejos County–specific social media penetration estimates are published in major public surveys; county-level measurement is typically proprietary and model-based.
  • For benchmarking, Colorado and the U.S. track closely with national patterns:
  • Connectivity context (important for rural counties):

Age group trends (who uses social media most)

National survey data shows a steep age gradient that is commonly used to approximate age patterns in small rural counties:

Implication for Conejos County: platforms with strong utility for local updates (Facebook) and messaging (WhatsApp/Messenger) tend to remain important across mixed-age rural populations, while short-form video use skews younger.

Gender breakdown

Most-used platforms (percent using each platform; U.S. adults)

Pew Research Center (2023) reports the following shares of U.S. adults using each platform:

Local fit notes for Conejos County (rural San Luis Valley context):

  • Facebook commonly functions as a local bulletin board in rural areas (community pages, school and event updates, local government notices).
  • YouTube tends to be a universal platform across age groups and is heavily used for how-to content, news clips, and entertainment.
  • WhatsApp/Messenger can be especially relevant for family networks and bilingual communication, consistent with broader U.S. Hispanic communication patterns (platform use varies by subgroup and region). Source for Hispanic digital behavior context: Pew Research Center research on Hispanic/Latino populations.

Behavioral trends (engagement patterns and preferences)

  • Mobile-first use is dominant: most social activity is consumed on smartphones, which is particularly relevant where home broadband quality varies. Source: Pew Research Center broadband and device patterns.
  • Video-centered engagement: YouTube’s reach (83% of adults) and TikTok’s growth among younger adults support a broader shift toward video as a primary format. Source: Pew Research Center, platform use.
  • Age-based platform segmentation:
    • TikTok/Snapchat/Instagram concentrate more among younger adults, with higher day-to-day engagement rates than older cohorts.
    • Facebook remains comparatively strong among older adults and is widely used for community information and groups. Source: Pew Research Center demographic breakouts.
  • Practical, community-oriented usage in rural counties: local alerts (weather/roads), school activities, and community events are commonly routed through Facebook pages/groups and shareable posts, while direct messaging tools (Messenger/WhatsApp/SMS) support coordination across distance.

Family & Associates Records

Conejos County records related to family and associates include vital records and court and property documents that can identify relatives, household members, and connected parties. Colorado maintains statewide birth and death certificates through the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) Vital Records office; Conejos County does not issue original birth/death certificates locally. Requests and eligibility rules are published by CDPHE, including online ordering options and identification requirements (Colorado Vital Records (CDPHE)). Adoption records are handled through Colorado courts and state processes and are generally restricted; public access is limited.

For local records that can reflect family/associate relationships, Conejos County provides access to recorded documents (deeds, liens, marriage-related name changes where recorded, and other filings) through the Conejos County Clerk and Recorder, with in-person research at the office and document recording details available on the county site (Conejos County Clerk & Recorder). Court records (including probate, domestic relations case files, and other civil matters) are maintained by Colorado Judicial Branch courts; docket access and record-search procedures are provided by the state (Colorado Judicial Branch).

Privacy restrictions commonly apply to certified vital records, adoption files, and certain court matters; access may be limited to eligible requestors under state law, while many recorded property documents are public.

Marriage & Divorce Records

Types of records available

Marriage records (licenses and certificates)

  • Marriage license application and issued license: Created and maintained by the Conejos County Clerk and Recorder as the county’s marriage licensing authority.
  • Marriage certificate/record of solemnization: In Colorado, the executed license serves as the official record once completed and returned for recording; recorded copies are maintained by the Clerk and Recorder.

Divorce records (decrees and case files)

  • Decree of Dissolution of Marriage (divorce decree) and related pleadings/orders: Created and maintained by the Conejos County District Court as part of the civil court case file.
  • Record indexes/dockets: Maintained by the court for case tracking and retrieval.

Annulment records

  • Annulments are handled as court actions resulting in a Decree of Declaration of Invalidity of Marriage (or similar final order), maintained by the Conejos County District Court in the case file.

Where records are filed and how they can be accessed

Marriage licenses and recorded marriage documents

  • Filed/recorded with: Conejos County Clerk and Recorder (marriage licensing and recording function).
  • Access methods:
    • In-person request for copies from the Clerk and Recorder’s office.
    • Mail requests are commonly accepted by county recording offices for certified/noncertified copies, subject to office procedures and fees.
    • Some counties provide online recording search tools for limited index searching; availability and coverage vary by county.

Divorce and annulment decrees/case files

  • Filed with: Conejos County District Court (Colorado Judicial Branch).
  • Access methods:
    • Court clerk access to the public portions of case files and certified copies of final decrees, subject to court rules and redaction policies.
    • Colorado Courts E-Filing and/or docket access may exist for parties/attorneys and for limited public case information depending on system configuration and case type.
    • Older case files may be stored onsite or in archival storage under court retention schedules.

State-level vital records reference

  • The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), Vital Records maintains statewide vital records, including marriage and divorce verifications where authorized by state rules, and provides guidance on statewide restrictions and eligibility.
    Link: https://cdphe.colorado.gov/vital-records

Typical information included in these records

Marriage license / recorded marriage record

Common data elements include:

  • Full legal names of the spouses
  • Dates of birth/ages (and sometimes places of birth)
  • Current addresses and/or residences
  • Place (county) and date of license issuance
  • Officiant name/title and signature (or self-solemnization information in Colorado)
  • Date and place of marriage/solemnization
  • Witness information may appear depending on form/version used
  • Clerk/recording information (book/page or instrument number; recording date)

Divorce decree / dissolution case file

Common data elements include:

  • Case caption (names of parties), case number, court, and filing dates
  • Findings and orders dissolving the marriage
  • Parenting plan/allocation of parental responsibilities (when applicable)
  • Child support orders (when applicable)
  • Spousal maintenance/alimony orders (when applicable)
  • Division of marital property and debts
  • Name restoration orders (when applicable)
  • Related orders (temporary orders, protection orders referenced in file, fee orders)

Annulment (declaration of invalidity) decree / case file

Common data elements include:

  • Case caption, case number, court, and filing dates
  • Legal basis/findings for invalidity under Colorado law
  • Orders addressing property allocation, support, and parenting issues where applicable
  • Name restoration orders where applicable

Privacy and legal restrictions

Marriage records

  • Colorado marriage licenses and recorded marriage documents are generally treated as public records, but access may be limited by:
    • Identification and fee requirements set by the recording office for certified copies.
    • Redaction practices for sensitive identifiers (for example, Social Security numbers) when present in historical records or attachments.
    • Limits on bulk data or commercial use may apply under Colorado open records law and local policies.

Divorce and annulment records

  • Court case records are generally public, but restrictions apply under Colorado court rules and statutes, including:
    • Confidential or restricted documents (for example, documents containing sensitive personal information, certain financial account details, addresses in protected circumstances, and protected health information) may be withheld or released only in redacted form.
    • Cases involving children can include protected information; certain reports (evaluations, child and family investigator materials, some treatment records) are commonly restricted.
    • Sealed cases or sealed filings are not available to the public except by court order.
    • Certified copies of decrees are issued by the court clerk and typically require payment of statutory fees.

Identity and sensitive information controls

  • Colorado courts and county recording offices apply rules requiring suppression/redaction of specific personal identifiers in publicly accessible copies (commonly including Social Security numbers and full financial account numbers), with access to unredacted versions limited to authorized parties and the court.

Practical distinction in record-keeping

  • Marriage documentation is primarily a county recording/licensing function (Clerk and Recorder).
  • Divorce and annulment documentation is a judicial function (District Court), with the final decree serving as the authoritative record of dissolution or invalidity.

Education, Employment and Housing

Conejos County is in south-central Colorado in the San Luis Valley along the New Mexico border, with a largely rural settlement pattern centered on small towns such as Conejos, La Jara, Manassa, and Antonito. The county has a comparatively older age profile than many Front Range counties and a significant Hispanic/Latino share, with community life tied to agriculture, public services, and cross-county commuting within the San Luis Valley.

Education Indicators

Public schools (districts and schools)

Conejos County is primarily served by two public school districts: North Conejos School District RE-1J (Antonito area) and South Conejos School District RE-10 (La Jara/Manassa area). School counts and names vary slightly year to year due to program configurations and reporting, but commonly listed schools include:

  • North Conejos RE-1J: Antonito elementary-level and secondary campuses and associated district programs (often reported under “Antonito” schools).
  • South Conejos RE-10: La Jara Elementary School, Manassa Elementary School, Centauri Middle School, Centauri High School (Centauri is the district’s secondary complex). For the most authoritative current school directory, use the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) SchoolView district profiles: CDE SchoolView.

Student–teacher ratios and graduation rates

  • Student–teacher ratios (proxy): Conejos County’s districts are small and rural; ratios are typically lower than state averages because of smaller enrollment and staffing minimums. District-level student–teacher ratios are reported in CDE district profiles and SchoolView snapshots rather than consistently at the county level.
  • Graduation rates: Colorado reports graduation rates by district and high school; the relevant rates for Conejos County are most directly represented by Centauri High School (South Conejos) and the North Conejos secondary program(s). The most recent official graduation-rate releases are published through CDE: CDE Graduation and Dropout Statistics.
    Data note: A single countywide graduation rate is not always published as a stable statistic for very small cohorts; district/school reporting is the best available proxy.

Adult educational attainment

The most recent standardized, regularly updated source for adult attainment is the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. For Conejos County, ACS indicates:

  • High school diploma or higher (age 25+): roughly mid-to-high 80% range (county estimate; varies slightly by release).
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher (age 25+): roughly mid-teens (%) (lower than Colorado overall; varies slightly by release).
    Official profiles are available via data.census.gov (search “Conejos County, Colorado educational attainment”).

Notable programs (STEM, CTE, AP/college credit)

  • Career and Technical Education (CTE): Rural San Luis Valley districts commonly emphasize CTE pathways aligned to regional employment (agriculture, skilled trades, business/IT, and health-related pathways). Program specifics are reported by district and school.
  • College credit / advanced coursework: Smaller rural high schools typically offer a combination of concurrent enrollment (college credit through partner colleges), selected Advanced Placement (AP) offerings, and online/consortium courses to broaden access. The most current program catalog is maintained by each district and reflected in SchoolView profiles and district postings.
    Data note: A centralized, countywide list of AP/CTE pathways is not consistently published; district-level program pages are the best available source.

School safety measures and counseling resources

Colorado districts generally follow state requirements and standard practices that include:

  • Emergency operations plans, visitor controls, and coordination with local law enforcement/emergency management.
  • Student support services, typically including school counseling and referral pathways; staffing levels in rural districts can be limited relative to larger systems.
    Statewide school safety frameworks and resources are summarized by the Colorado Department of Education: CDE Safe Schools. District-specific counseling and safety staffing are best verified through district staffing directories and annual reports.

Employment and Economic Conditions

Unemployment rate (most recent available)

The most current monthly and annual unemployment statistics for Conejos County are published by the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (LAUS program). The latest year and current rate are available in:

Major industries and employment sectors

Conejos County’s employment base is characteristic of rural San Luis Valley counties, with major sectors typically including:

  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (notably irrigated agriculture in the valley)
  • Local government and public education
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Retail trade and accommodation/food services (serving local communities and regional travel corridors) Industry employment mix and earnings are available via:
  • County Business Patterns (CBP)
  • ACS industry and occupation tables

Common occupations and workforce breakdown

ACS occupation groupings for rural counties in the region commonly show higher shares in:

  • Service occupations (food service, building/grounds maintenance, personal care)
  • Transportation and material moving
  • Office/administrative support
  • Construction and extraction
  • Production and farming-related work Professional/managerial shares are typically lower than the Colorado statewide profile. The definitive county occupation distribution is available through data.census.gov (ACS “Occupation” tables for Conejos County).

Commuting patterns and mean commute times

  • Commute mode: Personal vehicle commuting predominates; carpooling is more common than in large metro areas, while public transit use is limited by rural service availability.
  • Mean travel time to work: Rural San Luis Valley counties commonly fall in the roughly 15–25 minute mean commute range, with longer commutes for out-of-county jobs. The official county mean commute time is reported by ACS at data.census.gov (table “Mean travel time to work”).

Local employment vs out-of-county work

Conejos County functions as part of a multi-county labor market in the San Luis Valley; commuting to nearby employment centers (notably Alamosa County) is common for healthcare, higher education, retail/services, and government-related employment. The most direct measures are:

  • ACS “county-to-county commuting”/place-of-work indicators on data.census.gov
  • LEHD/OnTheMap flows showing inflow/outflow of workers: U.S. Census OnTheMap
    Data note: For small counties, commuting-flow data can have larger margins of error; LEHD is often the most interpretable for work-location flows.

Housing and Real Estate

Homeownership vs renting

ACS is the standard source for tenure:

  • Conejos County typically shows a majority homeowner profile (homeownership commonly around two-thirds of occupied units), with the remainder renting. Exact current percentages are available on data.census.gov (ACS “Tenure”).

Median property values and recent trends

  • Median home value (proxy): Conejos County home values are generally well below Colorado statewide medians, reflecting rural housing stock, lower land prices than the Front Range, and limited speculative demand.
  • Trend: Recent years have generally seen price increases similar to broader Colorado trends, but at lower absolute levels; volatility can be higher due to small sales volumes.
    Authoritative median value estimates are available from ACS (median value of owner-occupied housing units) at data.census.gov. For transaction-based measures, county-level home price indicators may also be available from the FHFA House Price Index (coverage varies for small counties).

Typical rent prices

  • Median gross rent (ACS): Conejos County rents are typically below the Colorado median, with limited apartment inventory and more single-family or manufactured rental units. The official median gross rent is reported in ACS at data.census.gov.

Housing types and built environment

  • Dominant housing: Predominantly single-family detached homes, with a meaningful share of manufactured homes and scattered rural residences on larger lots.
  • Apartments: Limited, mostly concentrated in town centers and near highway corridors; multifamily stock is comparatively small.
  • Rural lots and agricultural-adjacent housing: A notable portion of housing is dispersed in unincorporated areas and small communities, often with larger parcel sizes than urban counties.

Neighborhood characteristics and access to amenities

  • Town-centered access: Housing within Antonito, La Jara, and Manassa tends to have the closest access to schools, town services, and basic retail.
  • Rural access: Outlying areas offer larger parcels and agricultural proximity but typically require longer drives to schools, clinics, and full-service grocery/retail (often in larger nearby communities in the valley).

Property tax overview (rate and typical cost)

Colorado property taxes depend on assessed value, local mill levies (school districts, county, municipalities, special districts), and the state’s assessment rules.

  • Effective property tax rate (proxy): Conejos County effective rates are often moderate by Colorado standards, but the typical tax bill is frequently lower than metro counties because home values are lower.
  • Where to verify current mill levies and bills: Conejos County’s Assessor/Treasurer postings and the Colorado Division of Property Taxation provide the official framework and local levy information: Colorado Division of Property Taxation.
    Data note: A single “average homeowner cost” is not universally published as an official county statistic; effective tax rates and median taxes paid are best approximated using ACS “Real estate taxes paid” tables on data.census.gov combined with county mill levy schedules.

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