Time Machine Tuesday: Early Development of the Telephone in Colorado
Alexander Graham Bell first patented the telephone in 1876, the same year Colorado became a…
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Tips for Avoiding Scams Related to COVID-19
In these troubling times, most of us have come together to (at least virtually!) support…
Time Machine Tuesday: Colorado School Buildings, 1910
A new addition to the State Publications Library’s digital collection is School Buildings, published by…
Fire and Flood Season is Coming – Is Your Library Ready?
Right now, as we focus on library closures and service reductions due to the global…
Colorado Governors: Benjamin Eaton
Benjamin Harrison Eaton first came to Colorado in the 1859 Gold Rush. He had been…
Face Masks and Virus Protection
Can a face mask protect you from coronavirus? Lately there have been many arguments over…
Understanding and Identifying Bird Nests
Springtime means new baby birds. But before their eggs can be laid and hatched, bird…
Creating Healthy Places
The places where we live, work and play can have a direct effect on our…
The Science and Grandeur of Glaciers
When you picture a glacier, you probably imagine the Arctic. In fact, about 10% of…
Time Machine Tuesday: Building the State Capitol
Today, the Capitol Building with its famous gold dome is one of the most recognized…
At the Legislature: Family and Medical Leave for Employees
Among the issues at the Capitol receiving a significant amount of attention this year is…
Time Machine Tuesday: History of Colorado’s Game, Fish and Parks Agencies
Colorado’s efforts to preserve its natural resources are nothing new. As long as Colorado has…
Home Modifications for People with Disabilities and the Elderly
A recent addition to our library collection is the Colorado Division of Housing’s Home Modification…
Time Machine Tuesday: Tungsten Mining in Colorado
Colorado mining isn’t just about gold and silver. There are many other metals, minerals, and…
Colorado Colleges and Universities: Colorado School of Mines
Continuing our profiles of Colorado’s state-funded higher education institutions, today let’s take a look at…
At the Legislature: Animal Protection
Several bills dealing with animal protection issues have been introduced so far this Legislative session….
Two Decades of Lynx Reintroduction in Colorado
In 1999 and 2000, Colorado began a program of reintroducing lynx into the mountains. Over…
Time Machine Tuesday: Colorado’s Historic Grain Elevators and Silos
A century ago much of Colorado was dotted with grain elevators, silos, and other agricultural…
Objects of Survivance
A recent addition to our library collection is Objects of Survivance, a new book from…
At the Legislature: Single-Use Plastics
According to the EPA, less than 10% of plastics are recycled. As the oceans and…