Previous Political Roles of Colorado Governors

Since Colorado’s current Governor, Bill Ritter, has decided he will not run for re-election in 2010, there has been much speculation about who will run on the Democratic ticket. The… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 55.75)

Great American Smokeout

Today is the Great American Smokeout. Please support anyone you know who is trying to kick the habit. A free program is available from the state to help people stop… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 55.75)

Ground broken for new history museum

Yesterday dignitaries gave speeches and lowered shovels in a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Colorado History Museum, which will be built at 12th and Lincoln, just south of the current… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 55.75)

State Fair

The Colorado State Fair starts today in Pueblo, and runs August 29 through September 7. For over 130 years, the state fair has been celebrating Colorado’s agricultural heritage. Some of… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 55.75)

Unaffiliated Legislators

Yesterday’s announcement that a key Democrat in the Colorado House of Representatives switched to Unaffiliated (see Denver Post story) brings up many questions about how to deal with a Representative… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 55.75)

Wildlife Viewing.

Winter in Colorado provides many opportunities for wildlife viewing. The Department of Natural Resources has a great website on wildlife viewing, with information on places to go, tips for viewing… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 55.75)

SPL’s Most Popular Items

For something different I thought it would be fun to search and list our top-ten most frequently checked out items: 10. The Incredible Years: Parent, Teacher and Child Training Series…. (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 55.75)

Scenic & Historic Byways

Colorado has 25 scenic and historic “byways,” routes designated for their extra-special scenery or historical value. The Colorado Dept. of Transportation oversees the byways program, and you can see photos… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 55.75)

Made in Colorado

As you shop for gifts this holiday season, consider buying Colorado commodities. The Department of Agriculture has put together a Colorado Food and Agriculture Gift Guide. The guide includes a… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 55.75)

Holiday Stress?

Although they are supposed to be a time of relaxation and togetherness, the holidays often become the opposite – hectic and stressful. If you need help managing an extra dose… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 55.75)

Hunting

According to the Colorado Division of Wildlife, the number of active hunters in Colorado has been on a steady decline since 1996. Sixty seven percent of funding for the Division… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 55.75)

Holiday Plants – Poinsettias, Mistletoe, Evergreens

If you’re getting ready to decorate your home for the holidays, you may be considering some festive holiday red-and-greenery. If you plan to bring in live plants, you may be… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 55.75)

Water Law

Water is one of the most important issues in the West, and is the subject of many complicated laws. If you’re trying to understand Colorado’s water laws, here are some… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 55.75)

Colorado Public Art

Yesterday’s passing of artist Jeanne-Claude, who was working with her husband, Christo, on the “Over the River” installation over the Arkansas, reminds us that Colorado is full of public art…. (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 55.75)

New Resource on Colorado's Climate

The University of Colorado-Boulder has released a new website, Learn More About Climate: Climate Change and Colorado’s Future. The site includes a video series on climate change, a water calculator… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 55.75)

Miller Moths

This year is an especially heavy year for miller moths. Millers migrate in the late spring/early summer from the plains to the mountains, passing through the Front Range on their… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 55.75)

State Hiring Freeze

Lately some politicians and members of the media have been investigating how many state employees have been hired since a hiring freeze went into effect in response to the current… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 55.75)

Home care for H1N1

The Colorado Dept. of Public Health and Environment has just released a new guidebook concerning what to do if you get H1N1 or Swine Flu. The guidebook, released in both… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 55.75)

Cyber Security

The State of Colorado has an Office of Cyber Security, aimed at helping citizens and consumers achieve the highest level of protection for their online activities. The Office of Cyber… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 55.75)

New Model Content Standards

The Colorado Dept. of Education is in the process of developing new model content standards for schools. The standards were last developed in the mid-1990s so are in need of… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 55.75)