Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Despite the fact that 32 years ago researchers first recognized fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS), the incidence is up to 2 …
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Help With Winter Energy Costs
The state has several programs to help individuals who may need help paying their winter energy bills. If you or …
Diabetes
Reported in last week’s news is the fact that diabetes is on the rise, and the number of patients without …
Insurance Information for Consumers
If you have wondered where you can get information about specific insurers, both automobile and homeowner, the Colorado Division of …
Asbestos
Reported in today’s news is that asbestos removal is a financial burden to small towns in Colorado. It’s expensive, and …
Reducing Your Impact on the Environment
Since all of your actions impact our environment, you may be interested in ways that you can lessen your effect. …
Lead-Based Paint and Poisoning
With the recent recall of toys containing lead-based paint, you may be wondering where you can get more information about …
Navigating State Government
One helpful aspect of our Colorado documents collection is that it pulls together the work of various agencies on a …
Update on West Nile Virus
According to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s press releases of July 2 and July 13, this may …
Tamarisk
The tamarisk plant (saltcedar) is one of the greatest threats to riparian habitats and streams. Originally from Eurasia, it was …
State Taxpayer Accountability Report (the STAR Report)
In order to provide greater transparency and accountability in Colorado government finances, the state has published the first State Taxpayer …
Consumer Protection
This week the Colorado Attorney General, John Suthers, sued American Engine Installers for often charging customers 50% more than estimated. …
Tuberculosis in Colorado
There is renewed interest in tuberculosis since the recent arrival of the man with extremely drug-resistant TB at Denver’s National …
Identity Theft Repair Kit
Colorado Attorney General John Suthers recently published a 20-page booklet on identity theft titled Identity Theft Repair Kit. It is …
Free Insects: The Request-a-Bug Program
Weeds and unwanted pests present a challenge to gardeners. The Colorado Department of Agriculture’s “Request-a-Bug” program offers an alternative to …
Energy Resources and Conservation
With Earth Day in the news, hopefully people are thinking about clean, renewable energy resources and ways to conserve. For …
Arbor Day
Arbor Day is coming up. According to the National Arbor Day Foundation, National Arbor Day is the last Friday in …
Credit Report Security Freeze Act
Since the passage in 2005 of the Credit Report Security Freeze Act, consumers are allowed to place a security freeze …
Where the Columbines Grow: Colorado’s First State Song
On March 12, 2007, John Denver’s “Rocky Mountain High” was adopted as Colorado’s second state song by the passage of …
Child Abuse
Our library just received Child Abuse and Neglect: An Introductory Manual for Professionals and Paraprofessionals, 2006, a great resource from …