Editors: State Rep. Ron Tupa (Dist. 14) will receive the first CU license plates to be issued under the new program on Monday, Jan. 24, at 8 a.m. at the Boulder County Courthouse.
Colorado residents can now purchase new University of Colorado custom license plates through their county clerk聮s office.
The state legislature approved the specialty plates in spring 1998 and they are becoming available in January.
Trimmed with the mountains, the CU plates are done in black and gold. "University of Colorado" appears under the license number and Ralphie is featured in the center. Ralphie will not appear on plates with personalized messages.
Revenue from the plates will go to the CU-Boulder Alumni Association聮s scholarship fund to help CU students finance their education. A donation of $50 for Alumni Association members and $100 for nonmembers is charged for each vehicle. A one-year membership to the Alumni Association costs $35.
After receiving payment, the association will send buyers an official State of Colorado certificate that must be taken to the county clerk聮s office to obtain the plates. Standard registration fees still apply, plus a one-time $10 payment.
Call the CU-Boulder Alumni Association at (303) 492-8484 or (800) 492-7743 for more information.