Great Colorado Smokeout
Today is the “Great American Smokeout”, a day when smokers are encouraged to take the first step and quit smoking. …
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Radon
Radon is an invisible, radioactive gas created from natural deposits of uranium and radium in the soil. It can be …
Halloween Parties and Driving
Starting this evening (October 26) public safety agencies across Colorado will be increasing their patrols in an effort to catch …
October Snow
This weekend’s weather forecast says there is a good chance of snow in the metro area on Sunday. If you’re …
Economic Forecast
This week two reports have been released with economic forecasts for the state of Colorado. Wednesday, the Governor’s Office of …
Homeland Security
Yesterday, the governor announced this year’s funding awards for homeland security programs across Colorado. A breakdown of the monetary distribution …
State Fair
This is the last weekend of the State Fair and Rodeo. The state fairgrounds are located in Pueblo, Colorado, so …
New resource guide for Colorado research topics
Bells are ringing and students are filling the hallways. The new school year is fast upon us. To help prepare …
Bears
The Colorado Division of Wildlife has issued an alert that there may be an increase in human-bear conflicts. Bears foraging …
New Drivers
Now that summer is nearing its end, many teenagers have completed their driver’s education courses. The Colorado Department of Transportation …
Bridges
The bridge collapse in Minneapolis last week makes us question the safety of our local bridges. There are several reports …
Colorado Day
Today is the 131st anniversary of our state. President Ulysses S. Grant signed the proclamation admitting Colorado into the United …
CSAP – Colorado Student Assessment Program
The Colorado Student Assessment Program (CSAP) is designed to provide a picture of how students in the state of Colorado …
Crime in Colorado
Did you know that more 13 to 14 year olds were arrested in 2003 than scored “Advanced” on the reading …
Ozone
Sunny days and high temperatures combined with ground pollution from automobiles and other sources can lead to high ozone levels …
Rockfall and Landslides
If you drive up into the mountains or through the canyons, you may notice signs that say “Watch for falling …
Colorado Statistics
Need to find statistics for Colorado? Our new updated “Quick Guide to Government Statistics” will help you find demographics, health …
Wind Power
There has been an increasing interest in wind power as an alternative to energy from fossil fuel. Colorado is ranked …
Fresh fruit and vegetables
In the summer season, there is nothing better than having fresh fruit and vegetables as part of your meal. Ripe …
Wildfires
June 24 – 30 is Colorado Lightning Safety and Wildfire Awareness Week. The Colorado Emergency Management Association has created a …