Avalanche Safety
This winter’s heavy snowfalls have created extremely dangerous avalanche conditions in the high country, and Colorado has already had seven …
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March is Music In Our Schools Month
Music education has been shown to have enormous benefits to student learning, including helping to develop language, math, and reasoning …
Time Machine Tuesday: Richard Castro and Civil Rights in Colorado
When Richard M. “Rich” Castro began his term in the state House of Representatives in 1975, he was just 25 …
The Future of Health Information Technology in Colorado
Information technology is rapidly changing life in Colorado, including how we access, coordinate, and pay for health care. In the …
How Colorado Keeps Its Waters Full of Fish
Not all of Colorado’s fishes are born in the waters they call home. Each year, Colorado Parks & Wildlife (CPW) …
Time Machine Tuesday: Colorado Territorial Capitals and Capitols
Most Coloradans know that Colorado became a state in 1876, but how many can tell you the date when Colorado …
Colorado Open Data
Did you know that the State of Colorado has a website where you can find open data from all of …
The Legacy of Dearfield, Colorado
Inspired by the writings of Booker T. Washington, Oliver Toussaint Jackson established a farming colony for African-Americans in Weld County …
February is Career and Technical Education Month
Career and technical education (CTE) is a way for middle- and high-school students to get a jump-start on preparing for …
Time Machine Tuesday: The Colorado Extension
In 1914 the Federal government passed the Smith-Lever Act, which established a system of Cooperative Extensions at American land grant …
Colorado’s Most Endangered Places
Every February, Colorado Preservation Inc. (CPI) releases their annual list of Colorado’s Most Endangered Places. The program brings awareness to …
Time Machine Tuesday: President Lincoln’s Birthday
Today marks Abraham Lincoln’s 210th birthday. America’s most beloved President was born on February 12, 1809, in a log cabin …
Native American Tribal Membership
How do you become an official member of a Native American Tribe in Colorado? The Colorado Commission of Indian Affairs …
Colorado Downtown Streets
Safety, walkability, transportation, and aesthetic design are all important components of planning a downtown commercial area, whether in a large …
Time Machine Tuesday: The WPA in Colorado
During the height of the Great Depression, as banks failed, unemployment soared, and farm prices dropped, the Works Progress Administration …
Starting a Charter School
This is the time of year when those interested in establishing a new charter school need to begin the application …
Auto Theft Prevention Resources
Motor vehicle theft is on the rise, according to statistics from the Colorado Bureau of Investigation. There were 22,206 cases …
Time Machine Tuesday: History of Aspen, Colorado
Today, Aspen’s riches come from the ski industry — but they used to come from silver mining. Aspen was founded …
Colorado Colleges and Universities: Colorado Mesa University
Founded in 1925, today’s Colorado Mesa University has grown and evolved significantly since its beginnings. Located in Grand Junction, the …
Government Shutdown Resources
If you or a family member are affected by the recent government shutdown, the State of Colorado is stepping in …