Gold!
On May 6th, 1859, John Gregory discovered the first gold lode in Colorado on a…
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Income Tax Time!
Colorado has been collecting income tax from individuals since 1937. A brief history of the…
Construction Season – How to stay informed
Spring is in the air and it seems like construction projects are springing back into…
Drug Overdose Prevention
It seems like every day there is a story on the news about fentanyl, drug…
Kids Count in Colorado!
“Kids Count in Colorado!” is an annual publication of the Colorado Children’s Campaign that provides…
Coal Mine Fires in Colorado
Investigations continue in an effort to determine the cause of the Marshall Fire in Boulder…
Eat Local. Recipes from Colorado Proud
Making plans for dinner? Farms and ranches in Colorado produce a great many products including…
Are Groundhogs the same as Yellow-bellied Marmots?
On February 2nd every year Groundhog Day is celebrated on the east coast when groundhogs…
Winter Driving Tips
I spent Friday night watching numerous cars slide off of the road and into the ditch by my house. While entertaining, it made me think perhaps I should brush up on my winter driving knowledge. Luckily the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has a site dedicated to winter driving called “Winter Wise.”
Mental Health Resources for the Holidays
The holidays can be a source of increased stress. It can be a difficult time…
Drought and Wildfire Risk
Unseasonably warm temperatures along with one of the driest winters on record have placed the majority of Colorado in drought conditions. Just this weekend two wildfires broke out…
Community Profiles: The Colorado State Demography Office
Last month I was lucky enough to attend the Annual Demography Summit put together by…
Homeless Youth Awareness
Colorado’s PK-12 student population during the 2019-2020 academic year was 913,223. Of those students, 21,420…
Colorado Governors: Charles Spalding Thomas
Colorado’s governor from 1899 to 1901 was Charles Spalding Thomas, who served a single two-year…
New Congressional District for Colorado
Colorado has recently gained a new seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. Every ten…
Colorado Bats: The Good Guys
Colorado may not have vampires but we do have a natural bat population. None of…
Colorado State Parks: Golden Gate Canyon
About 16 miles west of Golden, Golden Gate Canyon State Park is considered a four-season…
Identity Theft and Fraud Prevention
Identity theft occurs when someone fraudulently uses your personal information to obtain credit, take out…
Ballot and Voter Information
The November election is less than a month away (November 2, 2021). Ballot information booklets…
In the news: Investigation into the Aurora Police Department and Aurora Fire
We, an investigation team appointed by Colorado’s Attorney General, Phil Weiser, find that the Aurora…