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…
Amy Zimmer
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…
Colorado State Parks: Cherry Creek
A variety of outdoor recreational activities are available right in the heart of the Denver…
Colorado Well Permits
The State Publications Library receives many questions about Colorado well permits and water rights. Navigating…
Colorado’s Small Mammals, Part IV: Conclusion
Colorado has an amazing array of wildlife – birds, fish, reptiles and amphibians, and mammals…
Time Machine Tuesday: 100th Anniversary of Prohibition
One hundred years ago this week marked the beginning of Prohibition in the United States,…
Colfax: Metro Denver’s Most Famous (or Infamous!) Street
The Colorado State Library is located on Colfax Avenue, as is the State Capitol. It’s…
Colorado’s Small Mammals, Part III: Mustelids
Colorado has an amazing array of wildlife – birds, fish, reptiles and amphibians, and mammals…
College and University Strategic Plans
Strategic plans provide a roadmap for an institution’s future, outlining its values, mission, goals, and…
Time Machine Tuesday: Katherine Craig, Colorado Educator
A few years ago, a couple dozen paintings of Colorado governors and other state officials…
Colorado’s Small Mammals, Part II: Lagomorphs
Colorado has an amazing array of wildlife – birds, fish, reptiles and amphibians, and mammals…
Poinsettias – A Holiday Tradition
The festive poinsettia is one of the most recognizable decorations of the Christmas season. Most…
The Hope Diamond’s Colorado Connection
One of the world’s most famous diamonds has a Colorado connection. The dazzling blue Hope…