Time Machine Tuesday: Early Development of the Telephone in Colorado
Alexander Graham Bell first patented the telephone in 1876, the same year Colorado became a state. At first, people believed …
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Tips for Avoiding Scams Related to COVID-19
In these troubling times, most of us have come together to (at least virtually!) support each other and our communities. …
Time Machine Tuesday: Colorado School Buildings, 1910
A new addition to the State Publications Library’s digital collection is School Buildings, published by the Colorado Department of Public …
Fire and Flood Season is Coming – Is Your Library Ready?
Right now, as we focus on library closures and service reductions due to the global pandemic, it’s important to remember …
Colorado Governors: Benjamin Eaton
Benjamin Harrison Eaton first came to Colorado in the 1859 Gold Rush. He had been born in Ohio in 1833, …
Face Masks and Virus Protection
Can a face mask protect you from coronavirus? Lately there have been many arguments over the efficacy of face masks …
Understanding and Identifying Bird Nests
Springtime means new baby birds. But before their eggs can be laid and hatched, bird parents must find or build …
Creating Healthy Places
The places where we live, work and play can have a direct effect on our health. With that in mind, …
The Science and Grandeur of Glaciers
When you picture a glacier, you probably imagine the Arctic. In fact, about 10% of the world’s total land area …
Time Machine Tuesday: Building the State Capitol
Today, the Capitol Building with its famous gold dome is one of the most recognized symbols of our state. But …
At the Legislature: Family and Medical Leave for Employees
Among the issues at the Capitol receiving a significant amount of attention this year is a proposed state-run family and …
Time Machine Tuesday: History of Colorado’s Game, Fish and Parks Agencies
Colorado’s efforts to preserve its natural resources are nothing new. As long as Colorado has been a state, there has …
Home Modifications for People with Disabilities and the Elderly
A recent addition to our library collection is the Colorado Division of Housing’s Home Modification Look Book. This publication provides …
Time Machine Tuesday: Tungsten Mining in Colorado
Colorado mining isn’t just about gold and silver. There are many other metals, minerals, and elements that have been mined …
Colorado Colleges and Universities: Colorado School of Mines
Continuing our profiles of Colorado’s state-funded higher education institutions, today let’s take a look at one of the oldest – …
At the Legislature: Animal Protection
Several bills dealing with animal protection issues have been introduced so far this Legislative session. They include measures dealing with …
Two Decades of Lynx Reintroduction in Colorado
In 1999 and 2000, Colorado began a program of reintroducing lynx into the mountains. Over the past twenty years, the …
Time Machine Tuesday: Colorado’s Historic Grain Elevators and Silos
A century ago much of Colorado was dotted with grain elevators, silos, and other agricultural structures. They were found on …
Objects of Survivance
A recent addition to our library collection is Objects of Survivance, a new book from University Press of Colorado that …
At the Legislature: Single-Use Plastics
According to the EPA, less than 10% of plastics are recycled. As the oceans and landfills become increasingly filled with …