Time Machine Tuesday: The 1920 Denver Tramway Strike
A recent pandemic, economic instability, and protests in downtown Denver. Sound familiar? Only this was…
Amy Zimmer
Finding a Job During COVID-19
If you’re one of the many Coloradans either out of work or looking for a…
Kids and Diabetes
It is estimated that approximately 210,000 children and youth in the United States — with…
30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
One of the United States’ most significant pieces of civil rights legislation was signed into…
Fishing Conditions and Updates
Colorado offers many great places to go fishing, in all parts of the state. If…
Outdoor Ethics
Summer is here, and we’ve been stuck at home for months. Along with the fact…
Time Machine Tuesday: Colorado in the Cold War
Seventy-five years ago this week, on July 16, 1945, the United States conducted its first…
Watch Out for Unemployment Fraud
High numbers of people filing unemployment insurance claims has led to increased fraud and identity…
Colorado State Parks: Crawford
Located in western Colorado not far from the Black Canyon of the Gunnison is Crawford…
Fire Bans, Burning Restrictions, and Fireworks in Colorado
As we head into the 4th of July weekend, be aware that many counties currently…
Time Machine Tuesday: Furnishing a 1920s House
Furnishing a house is more than just putting furniture into it, says What’s What in…
June 22-28, 2020 is National Pollinator Week
Did you know that about one third of the foods we eat are dependent on…
Colorado Farm Fresh Directory Now Available
It’s officially summer, and that means fresh fruits and vegetables and homemade goodies are for…
How to Help Injured Wildlife
Here in Colorado, we share our state with a wide variety of wildlife species. As…
Home Energy Tips
Looking for ways to improve your home’s energy efficiency? Take a look at Your Energy…
What is this Strange Spring Weather Doing to Your Trees, Yard and Garden?
Between last weekend’s wild winds, and the effects of a late freeze in April, this…
Time Machine Tuesday: Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park
This year marks the 105th anniversary of Rocky Mountain National Park, as well as the…
Christo’s Colorado Art
The artist Christo, known for his sweeping outdoor installations, passed away this week at age…
Time Machine Tuesday: Agnes Wright Spring
New to the library’s digital collection is Denver’s Historic Markers, Memorials, Statues, and Parks (1959)….
Colorado Historic Properties on the State and National Registers
The State Publications Library often receives questions about historically designated properties, including how to determine…