December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month
Whether from drinks, drugs, or distractions, impaired driving is a serious hazard that puts lives in danger. Here are some …
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Colorado Motor Vehicle Law Resource Book
Colorado Legislative Council, the nonpartisan research branch of the General Assembly, has just updated their Colorado Motor Vehicle Law Resource …
Colorado State Parks: Barr Lake
If you’re looking for a quick getaway near the Denver metro area, check out Barr Lake State Park, located …
Time Machine Tuesday: Colorado Facts and Figures
One hundred years ago the State of Colorado began publishing its annual Year Book, featuring of all kinds of facts …
2018 is Year of the Bird
All this year, conservation and wildlife organizations across the US have been celebrating Year of the Bird, a campaign to …
Safe Holiday Shopping and Giving
This is the week when many people start their holiday shopping. ‘Tis also the season for charitable giving. Unfortunately, both …
The “Maverick” of Carpenter Ranch
Farrington “Ferry” Carpenter was a Harvard- and Princeton- educated rancher whose autobiography, Confessions of a Maverick, is one of the …
Resources on Colorado’s Groundwater
Water is our state’s most important natural resource, and therefore the State of Colorado has published numerous resources on its …
Time Machine Tuesday: Penmanship Lessons
Many schools are no longer prioritizing the teaching of cursive penmanship. Yet a century ago, it was a different story. …
Colorado’s Role in World War I
Yesterday marked the 100th anniversary of the Armistice that ended the First World War. Colorado had reason to be proud …
Tips for Flying Drones in Colorado
Whether for fun or for business, unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), commonly known as drones, are a hot new tool that’s …
Time Machine Tuesday: Colorado Constitutional Convention
This Election Day, as we vote on changes to our Colorado Constitution, you might be wondering how the original state …
Colorado State Parks: Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area
The Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area (AHRA), located just outside of Salida, is a popular spot for kayaking and whitewater rafting. …
Resources on Affordable Housing
With housing prices and rent so high these days, many people are talking about the need for more affordable housing …
Fiscal Impacts of Ballot Measures
How will this year’s ballot measures affect state taxes and spending if passed? While much of this information is detailed …
Amendments Y and Z, Congressional and Legislative Redistricting
Two of the amendments on this year’s ballot are Amendments Y and Z, which deal with how congressional and legislative …
Time Machine Tuesday: Ute Indian Water Rights
This year marks the thirtieth anniversary of the federal government’s passage of the Colorado Ute Indian Water Rights Settlement Act …
Understanding Health Insurance
Open enrollment for individual insurance plans is coming up in November, and many employers also conduct open enrollment during the …
Tips for Avoiding Cyber Scams
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. What can you do to avoid being a victim of cyber crime? Criminals are …
Time Machine Tuesday: Festival of Mountain and Plain
In 1895, Coloradans were looking for something to lift their spirits. Two years before, the state had been devastated by …