Colorado Military Records
There are several places within Colorado state government to find military records. Historic military records are housed at the Colorado …
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Creative Capitol
Colorado has an interesting arts program called “Creative Capitol,” where artworks reflecting Colorado life, environment, and heritage are displayed in …
I-70 Twin Tunnels
Today the Colorado Transportation Commission approved $60 million to widen the eastbound tunnel of the I-70 “twin tunnels” in Clear …
The Denver Viaducts
Have you been in Denver long enough to remember the LoDo viaducts? When you walk around “LoDo” you’ll see quite …
Consumer Resource Guide
Colorado consumers should know that the state’s Attorney General’s Office has on their website a very helpful Consumer Resource Guide. …
Onions
Did you know that ancient Egyptians valued onions so much that officials took office with their right hand on an …
Dinosaur National Monument
Today is the 96th birthday of Dinosaur National Monument, designated in 1915. The area is named, of course, for the …
Cookie Recipes
Did you know that October has been designated as Cookie Month? Then, in December, comes holiday cookies… Well, cookie baking …
North I-25 Environmental Impact Study
The Colorado Department of Transportation has recently released an Environmental Impact Study regarding improvements for I-25 north of Denver. CDOT …
Emergency Preparedness
Tomorrow, September 23, several places around the metro Denver area will be conducting large-scale emergency preparedness drills. While these drills …
Legislative Redistricting
Today the new redistricting maps for the Colorado House and Senate were approved by the Colorado Reapportionment Commission. This happens …
Always Learning
It’s that time of year – back to school! But learning doesn’t just take place at school. Kids need to …
Foodborne Illness
Recently an outbreak of Listeriosis has caused a number of people to get sick in Colorado and surrounding states. Listeria …
Groundwater Monitoring
Farmers and other agriculturalists in Colorado may be interested in three new publications in our collection dealing with groundwater monitoring …
Denver: An Archaeological History
Ever wonder what was here before it was Denver? Find out in the book Denver: An Archaeological History (University Press …
Female Suffrage
Did you know that tomorrow, August 26, is Women’s Equality Day? This observance, celebrated on August 26 of each year, …
Colorado Economic Development Blueprint
Last month, Governor Hickenlooper and his staff introduced “The Colorado Blueprint: A Bottom-Up Approach to Economic Development,” outlining the state’s …
In Their Own Words
At the State Publications Library you can find a number of very interesting accounts of life in historic Colorado. Although …
Fremont Expedition
John C. Fremont was a Civil War General, governor of both Arizona and California, U.S. Senator, and a canidate for …
Indians of Colorado
Colorado has a long history of American Indian civilization going back many centuries. The Mesa Verde cliff dwellings were constructed …