Time Machine Tuesday: Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park
This year marks the 105th anniversary of Rocky Mountain National Park, as well as the 115th anniversary of the original …
Amy Zimmer
Christo’s Colorado Art
The artist Christo, known for his sweeping outdoor installations, passed away this week at age 84. Colorado’s mountains and rivers …
Time Machine Tuesday: Agnes Wright Spring
New to the library’s digital collection is Denver’s Historic Markers, Memorials, Statues, and Parks (1959). But even more interesting than …
Colorado Historic Properties on the State and National Registers
The State Publications Library often receives questions about historically designated properties, including how to determine whether a property is designated, …
Economic Downturns and Unemployment in Colorado
Colorado has weathered many economic crises, from the Panic of 1893 to the Great Recession of 2007-2009, and now, the …
Colorado Governors: Alva Adams
Continuing our series on Colorado’s chief executives, we now turn to Alva Adams, whose multiple terms as governor were characterized …
Where to Find State Budget Information
With the perilous economic situation brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, the State of Colorado’s budget is facing a multi-billion …
Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
Warmer weather means motorcycles are hitting the road. With the heavy increase in traffic in our state over the past …
Time Machine Tuesday: The Mount St. Helens Eruption
This spring marks the 40th anniversary of the volcanic activity at Mount St. Helens, which culminated in a major eruption …
Colorado State Parks: Cheyenne Mountain
Located just south of Colorado Springs, Cheyenne Mountain State Park offers nearly 28 miles of trails, 41 picnic areas, and …
Time Machine Tuesday: Colorado’s Carnation Industry
No flower is more associated with Mother’s Day than the carnation. But did you know that Colorado was once one …
The Colorado WIC Program
Colorado’s WIC (Women, Infants and Children) program helps moms, babies, and young children access healthy foods and helpful resources on …
Colorado Day by Day
Looking for a “this-day-in-history” resource for Colorado? A new addition to our library collection is Colorado Day by Day, which …
Work Zone Safety Awareness Week
The weather is warming up, and that means road construction season is underway. Road and highway construction can cause dangers …
Time Machine Tuesday: 50th Anniversary of Earth Day
Tomorrow, April 22, is Earth Day. This year also marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. In the years following …
Planning and Planting a Vegetable Garden
One of the things I look forward to every spring is planting my vegetable garden. It is so fun and …
Time Machine Tuesday: The Colorado Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Home
In 1889 the State of Colorado established a home for aging Civil War veterans and their wives at Monte Vista, …
April is Stress Awareness Month
Perhaps appropriately, given the times we find ourselves in, the month of April is recognized as Stress Awareness Month. It’s …
New Resources on Federal and State Laws Pertaining to COVID-19
Several new memos and Issue Briefs have recently been released by Colorado Legislative Council Staff that provide some guidance on …
How Did Colorado’s Counties Get Their Names?
Colorado has 64 counties. The 17 original counties were established in 1861, when Colorado was still a territory. The most …