Motorcycle Safety
According to the National Conference of State Legislatures*, “motorcycle deaths account for 13 percent of all motor vehicle crash fatalities, …
Amy Zimmer
Unwanted and Leftover Medications
Many people have medicines in their home that they are no longer using, whether they were prescribed during an illness …
Wildlife Crossings
As Colorado’s population and number of drivers increases, so has the number of vehicle crashes involving wildlife. Therefore, CDOT and …
Prison-Trained Dog Program
Colorado Correctional Industries, a division of the Colorado Department of Corrections, helps prisoners learn valuable job skills during their incarceration, …
Inauguration Schedule of Events
Tomorrow’s inauguration of the new governor, as well as swearing-in of other statewide officials (State Treasurer, Attorney General, and Secretary …
Changes in Colorado Government
Next week, Colorado’s 42nd Governor, John Hickenlooper will be sworn in. His inauguration will be just one of many changes …
Child Restraints in Vehicles
The Denver Post reported this week that a Colorado state senator visiting Texas caused a fatal accident on a highway …
Colorado Progressivism
One of the popular topics these days in the world of historians is the age of American Progressivism, generally regarded …
Colorado Birding Trail
Are you a birdwatcher? Our library has received from the Division of Wildlife two handy guidebooks for the Colorado Birding …
Daylight Saving Time
An article in today’s Denver Post reports that during the upcoming Legislative session, two Colorado legislators are going to introduce …
Colorado Archaeology
If you think archaeology is just for places like ancient Egypt, think again – Colorado is full of archaeological treasures …
Let's Talk Turkey
Did you know that there are still wild turkeys in Colorado? The Colorado Division of Wildlife’s website is full of …
6th Annual Denver Adoption Day
Tomorrow, Friday, November 19, is Denver’s 6th annual Adoption Day. Not only does Adoption Day promote helping foster children find …
Complete College Colorado
On Monday Governor Ritter launched a new campaign to encourage students to obtain or finish their college degrees. The campaign, …
Historic Colorado Postcards
Did you know that the Colorado State Archives has a collection of historic postcards? Postcards are a fun way to …
Revitalizing Main Street
Governor Ritter recently announced Colorado’s receipt of a $1.28 million Federal grant that will “help four Colorado communities revitalize their …
Conflict Resolution Month
Did you know that October is Conflict Resolution Month? The Colorado General Assembly officially declared the month of October as …
Cold Case Files
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation has a new database on its website where the public can search Colorado cold case …
College Tuition
According to a story in this morning’s Denver Post, “Colorado colleges and universities are proposing possible tuition increases for next …
Over the River
Artist Christo’s plan to hang fabric over a portion of the Arkansas River has generated much controversy. Opponents worry that …