People and Wildlife
There are many laws and rules about how people can interact with wildlife. Many are protected species; for example, you cannot …
Amy Zimmer
Time Machine Tuesday: Film and Television in Colorado, 1980
One of the seemingly perennial issues at the Legislature and in tourism circles recently is how to attract more film …
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
November is National COPD Month. COPD (or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is a long-term respiratory disease related to emphysema and …
Burning Restrictions: What You Need to Know
It’s that time of year when snuggling up to a cozy fire is a welcoming prospect. But if you are …
Resources for Military Families
As we keep our veterans and servicepersons in our thoughts this Veteran’s Day, here are some resources from our library …
Colorado Farm Products Act
Under the Colorado Farm Products Act, dealers of farm products are required to be licensed with the state Department of …
Don’t Move Firewood
The Colorado Department of Agriculture released a bulletin this week reminding Coloradans not to move firewood out of Boulder County, …
Time Machine Tuesday: The San Juan District, 1925
In the 1920s the Colorado State Board of Immigration published a series of booklets on Colorado’s regions, with the goal …
Oil and Gas Health Information and Response Program
If you’re concerned about the health impacts of oil and gas drilling, fracking, etc., the State of Colorado has a …
Student Assessment Results
Last spring, 2,200 4th graders and 2,300 8th graders took the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) test, and yesterday …
Time Machine Tuesday: Colorado Rocks and Minerals
Back in 1913, mining played an important role in Colorado’s economy and employed thousands of workers. Hundreds more were made …
Help Writing a Resume
If you’re looking for a job, one of the most important things you can do is to create a successful …
National School Bus Safety Week
Today ends National School Bus Safety Week. Here in Colorado, we have numerous laws to protect children who ride school …
Time Machine Tuesday: Women and Children’s Labor Laws
In 1970 the Colorado State Legislature appointed a committee to study labor laws for women and children. This continued the …
National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week
October 18-24 has been designated to bring awareness of the growing problem of alcohol on college campuses, much of which …
Colorado Water Resources Archive
Water and the issues surrounding it — water rights, drought and climate, flooding, availability, etc. — is an important topic …
Time Machine Tuesday: Keeping Kids Healthy in 1944
In 1944 the Colorado Department of Education and the State Division of Public Health teamed up to issue a handbook …
School Lunch and Nutrition
This week, October 12-16, is National School Lunch Week, which has been celebrated each year since declared by President Kennedy …
October 10 is Electronic Records Day!
This coming Saturday, October 10, is Electronic Records Day, where we recognize the importance of preserving our digital heritage and …
Time Machine Tuesday: Drought in Colorado, 1990
Back in 1990 Colorado State University’s Colorado Water Resources Research Institute (today known as the Colorado Water Institute) published a …