Preserving the State Capitol Dome
The Colorado State Capitol Building has been making headlines lately as lawmakers discuss how to go about funding a much-needed …
Amy Zimmer
Rafting and River Outfitters
The Legislature’s recent bill regarding rafting and the rights of outfitters to utilize waterways through private lands has brought significant …
State Treasury's "Colorado Tax Tracks"
The State Treasury office has developed a new interactive website called Colorado Tax Tracks. According to the opening page of …
Glenwood Canyon
Glenwood Canyon has been in the news lately due to a massive rockfall that closed I-70. (See Samantha’s posting below …
Quick Summaries of Legislative Issues
If you are looking for a quick, easy-to-understand explanation of some of the hot political issues facing our state today, …
Arts Education
A new bill introduced this session, HB10-1273, aims to strengthen the requirements for Arts education in Colorado schools. If passed, …
DUI Arrest Statistics
Did you know that 371 people were arrested for driving under the influence during this year’s Super Bowl weekend? The …
Colorado Health Data
Are you looking for statistics, trends, and data on Colorado health? The Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment has …
Unemployment Resources
The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment seeks to help the state’s unemployed through a new website, the Unemployment Self-Service …
I-70 Wildlife Watch
The Colorado Department of Transportation, Colorado Division of Wildlife, Colorado State Patrol, and other partners have just launched a new …
Race to the Top
The first major initiative of the 2010 Legislative session has been the Race to the Top program for federal education …
2010 Legislative Session Underway
Yesterday began the 2010 Legislative session, which runs 120 days. This year, the budget will continue to be a major …
Previous Political Roles of Colorado Governors
Since Colorado’s current Governor, Bill Ritter, has decided he will not run for re-election in 2010, there has been much …
Unaffiliated Legislators
Yesterday’s announcement that a key Democrat in the Colorado House of Representatives switched to Unaffiliated (see Denver Post story) brings …
SPL’s Most Popular Items
For something different I thought it would be fun to search and list our top-ten most frequently checked out items: …
Scenic & Historic Byways
Colorado has 25 scenic and historic “byways,” routes designated for their extra-special scenery or historical value. The Colorado Dept. of …
Holiday Stress?
Although they are supposed to be a time of relaxation and togetherness, the holidays often become the opposite – hectic …
Holiday Plants – Poinsettias, Mistletoe, Evergreens
If you’re getting ready to decorate your home for the holidays, you may be considering some festive holiday red-and-greenery. If …
Water Law
Water is one of the most important issues in the West, and is the subject of many complicated laws. If …
Colorado Public Art
Yesterday’s passing of artist Jeanne-Claude, who was working with her husband, Christo, on the “Over the River” installation over the …