New Laws in Effect January 1
On New Year’s Day several new laws, passed during the 2016 and 2017 legislative sessions, went into effect. The new laws …
Amy Zimmer
Time Machine Tuesday: Colorado Farming During the Great War
A few months ago I wrote a Time Machine Tuesday feature about the state’s efforts to increase farm production during …
Christmas Tree Recycling
It’s that time of year when the holiday decorations are coming down, and the Colorado State University Extension reminds us …
New "Colorado Talent Pipeline" Report
The Colorado Workforce Development Council has just released a new Colorado Talent Pipeline Report. Issued through a partnership between several …
Holiday Pet Safety
The holidays can mean confusion — or new temptations — for your pets. Some holiday foods and decorations can be hazardous …
Time Machine Tuesday: Christmas Traditions at Palmer Lake
One of Colorado’s most beloved Christmas traditions is the Yule Log Ceremony held every year in the town of Palmer …
Colorado’s Conservation Districts
Did you know that Colorado has seventy-six Conservation Districts? Nearly every part of the state falls under one of these districts. Overseen …
Time Machine Tuesday: Typhoid Epidemic
Today the Denver Post published a list of the leading causes of death in Colorado. You will see that nowhere …
Renovations at the Capitol
If you work or live near the State Capitol you have probably seen all of the scaffolding and construction work …
Laws Relating to Service Animals
Many people are confused by what legally constitutes a service or assistance animal and how (or if) they need to …
Time Machine Tuesday: Tracking Colorado’s Climate
It’s been a mild and dry November and December — but is this unusual for Colorado? How does this year compare …
Fact Sheets from the Colorado Department of Education
Are you a parent interested in learning more about Colorado’s education system? An educator seeking to familiarize yourself with a …
‘Tis the Season for Parking Problems
Holiday parties and crowded shopping malls, not to mention the possibility for winter weather, can make parking your car a …
Understanding Capital Development
Governments and universities need buildings in order to function, and the acquisition, construction, and maintenance of these buildings is a …
Time Machine Tuesday: Silas Soule and the Sand Creek Massacre
Tomorrow, November 29, is the 153rd anniversary of the Sand Creek Massacre. That morning, approximately 675 U.S. Volunteers under the command …
Tips for Safe Holiday Shopping
The holiday shopping season has arrived, and unfortunately, there are “grinches” out there who want to scam you. Take a …
Time Machine Tuesday: Researching Past Colorado Legislators
Our library receives many questions about finding biographical information on state legislators from the past. Many of these questions are geneological …
Colorado’s Canines: Coyotes, Foxes, and Wolves
Coyotes, foxes, and wolves all belong to the scientific Family known as Canidae, or canines — just like your pet …
The Future of Transportation
Travel between Denver and Boulder in just 8 minutes? It could become a reality. Yesterday the Colorado Department of Transportation …
Time Machine Tuesday: Colorado Aviation
In honor of National Aviation History Month, this week’s post takes a look at the state of aviation in Colorado …