College Application Month
September 17 through October 31 is College Application Month in Colorado, “a six-week boot camp to get students to identify …
Amy Zimmer
2018 Election Information
Election season has arrived! Ballots will be mailed started this Monday, October 15. This year’s ballot will be one of …
Time Machine Tuesday: Victory Gardens
Victory gardens were a part of life on the home front during World War II. While farmers were encouraged to …
Minimum Wage in Colorado
Currently, Colorado’s minimum wage is $10.20, or $7.18 for tipped employees. This was increased on January 1 of this year …
Identifying Students with Learning Disabilities
One of the most frequently-accessed publications in our library is the Colorado Department of Education’s Guidelines for Identifying Students with …
Time Machine Tuesday: Traffic Data
As more and more people move to Colorado, we all spend a lot more of our time sitting in traffic. …
Colorado Colleges and Universities: Aims Community College
Aims Community College, in Weld County, is what the Colorado Department of Higher Education calls a “local district community college,” …
Should Wolves be Reintroduced in Colorado?
If wolves were reintroduced in our state, would they benefit the environment or be a nuisance for ranchers? In spite …
Computer Science Resource Bank
There’s no question that computer science is becoming an increasingly important subject in today’s schools. If you’re a computer science …
Colorado Dept. of Agriculture Photo Contest
From animals to scenery, products to people, Colorado agriculture provides numerous opportunities for artistic photographs that showcase this important part …
Where to Go to See Fall Colors
“Leaf peeping season” has arrived. Where are the best places to go to view Colorado’s colorful aspens? For suggestions on …
Time Machine Tuesday: The Colorado Traveling Library Commission
In 1903 the Colorado Legislature passed an act creating the Colorado Traveling Library Commission. Appointed by the governor, the commission …
Fort Lyon Supportive Residential Community
A recent news story discussed a new state audit report assessing the Fort Lyon residential facility – but the news …
How Geology Helped Build the Moffat Road
Our library recently received a fascinating new document for our collection that will be of interest to historians researching Colorado’s …
Time Machine Tuesday: Anniversary of the 2013 Floods
Five years ago today, the rain began to fall in what became one of the state’s most significant flood disasters, …
Building History Research
If you’re the proud owner of a historic property, or if there’s a particular building that speaks to you, you …
September is National Honey Month
Beekeeping is growing in popularity, and many beekeepers sell honey at farmers markets and other local businesses. If you’re interested …
Is Your House on Shaky Ground?
Ground subsidence problems are very real in Colorado. Whether from naturally occurring elements in the soil or from the effects …
Highway Work Zone Safety
Did you know that since 1929, sixty Colorado highway workers have lost their lives in the line of duty? The …
Time Machine Tuesday: 20th Century Fashions
In the early 20th century, keeping your family clothed wasn’t nearly as easy as it is today. Now, online shopping …