Occupational Licensee/Applicant Database
The Colorado Dept. of Regulatory agencies offers a helpful resource for any Colorado citizen who is in a profession requiring …
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Architecture Images
The University of Colorado at Denver’s School of Architecture and Planning sponsors a really neat website they call the Electronic …
Consumer Resources
Colorado government agencies offer a variety of consumer information on their websites. State government sites dedicated to helping consumers include: …
Hummingbirds
This is the season for hummingbirds to visit metro Denver. You can attract hummingbirds by placing a feeder in your …
Planning the West Corridor of I-70
News sources are reporting that talks and meetings have begun regarding the future of I-70’s western corridor, regarding whether rail …
Plant Grafting and Other Garden Tips
Working with our collection today I ran across a document that caught my eye – Plant Grafting. According to the …
Humans and Wildlife
Our library just accessioned a brand-new publication from the Division of Wildlife entitled “Living with Wildlife in Red Fox Country.” …
Mountain Pine Beetle
On a trip up to the mountains this weekend I noticed just how much damage is being caused as a …
Colorado Vacations
With yesterday being Memorial Day, which many consider the “official” start of summer, that means tourist season has begun. If …
State Information for Kids
Many state agency websites contain pages just for kids. These are mostly educational pages, or pages with games, that can …
University Press of Colorado
The most-often requested title in our entire collection, by far, is the 2005 edition of Colorado: A History of the …
Violence Prevention
In addition to the tragic events at Virginia Tech, this week also marked the anniversaries of two other tragedies with …
Mortgage Brokers
During the present legislative session several bills have been introduced concerning the regulation of mortgage brokers in Colorado. These bills …
Junk Mail
Colorado HB07-1303, recently introduced in the State Legislature, would, if passed, create an opt-out list for people to not receive …
Colorado Adoption Resources
CoSPL has many resources for adoptive parents as well as those considering adopting. If you are searching for Colorado adoption …
Blizzards and Livestock
Earlier this month ranchers in southeast Colorado faced a tough challenge — a huge blizzard that stranded cattle and other …
The Colorado Governor's Mansion
Colorado’s executive mansion at 8th and Logan streets on Capitol Hill is a beautiful home with a long history. It …
Impact of Amendment 41
November’s passage of Amendment 41, the “ethics in government” or “gift ban” amendment, has caused many public employees to wonder …
Wilderness Survival
Recent instances of people trapped in the snows of the Pacific Northwest mountains serve to remind us that anyone venturing …
Capital Punishment in Colorado
Several state websites discuss capital punishment procedures in Colorado. The Dept. of Corrections has the webpage Capital Punishment in Colorado, …