Colorado's State Symbols: The State Grass
Yes, Colorado has an officially designated State Grass – the Blue Grama. Blue Grama grass is easily recognizable to those …
Amy Zimmer
Brain Injury and Kids
With so many children participating in sports and other physical activities, brain injuries to minors is an important risk for …
Colorado and the Olympics
Recently, Colorado made headlines with announcements from the Governor and the Mayor of Denver that an exploratory committee would look into …
Colorado's State Symbols: The State Gemstone
Because Colorado’s mountains are rich in minerals, there are many gemstones to be found in our state, but only one …
Colorado’s Constitution
A recent story in the Denver Post highlighted Colorado’s state Constitution, of which the original document is now on display …
New Laws in Effect July 1
The following bills passed this Legislative session went into effect on July 1: HB12-1015, Modifications to DORA sunrise review process. …
Colorado's State Symbols: The State Fossil
Schoolchildren suggested Colorado adopt a state fossil, the dinosaur Stegosaurus, in 1982. One of the most recognized dinosaurs, with its …
Non-Resident Tuition at Metro State
Last week the Colorado Attorney General released a formal opinion on Metropolitan State College’s decision to allow a discounted tuition …
Title IX
The 40th Anniversary of Title IX has been getting a great deal of press this week (see the feature article …
Colorado’s State Symbols: The State Folk Dance
Did you know that Colorado has a state folk dance? It’s the Square Dance, and was designated by the Legislature …
Ban on Fireworks, Open Burning
With the 4th of July right around the corner, Coloradans should be aware that an Executive Order has been issued …
School Discipline
In the wake of numerous incidents of school violence in the U.S. many schools and districts have adopted zero-tolerance policies. If …
Colorado’s State Symbols: The State Flower
Since 1899 the Columbine has been the state flower of Colorado. The distinctive lavender, white, and yellow flower has been …
New History Colorado Center
Colorado’s new history museum has been open for about a month, to great reviews. You can read about the brand-new History Colorado …
Public vs. Private Health Insurance
A new publication from the Colorado Dept. of Public Health & Environment’s Health Statistics Section, Public Versus Private Health Insurance …
Colorado's State Symbols: The State Fish
Colorado’s state fish is the Greenback Cutthroat Trout, Oncorhynchus clarki somias. Colorado’s waters are filled with many kinds of trout, …
More on Kinship Care
After my previous posting on kinship care, I was contacted by the kinship care program coordinator from the Colorado Dept. …
Kinship Care
A new study, according to an article in this weekend’s Denver Post, says that the number of children living with adults other …
Colorado’s State Symbols: The State Bird
The Lark Bunting was designated Colorado’s State Bird in 1931. It is a black and white bird that makes its home …
Hayden Expedition
The famous Hayden Expedition of 1871, led by geologist Ferdinand V. Hayden, was instrumental in surveying and mapping what would …