Help With Winter Energy Costs
The state has several programs to help individuals who may need help paying their winter…
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Diabetes
Reported in last week’s news is the fact that diabetes is on the rise, and…
Insurance Information for Consumers
If you have wondered where you can get information about specific insurers, both automobile and…
Asbestos
Reported in today’s news is that asbestos removal is a financial burden to small towns…
Reducing Your Impact on the Environment
Since all of your actions impact our environment, you may be interested in ways that…
Lead-Based Paint and Poisoning
With the recent recall of toys containing lead-based paint, you may be wondering where you…
Navigating State Government
One helpful aspect of our Colorado documents collection is that it pulls together the work…
Update on West Nile Virus
According to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s press releases of July 2…
Tamarisk
The tamarisk plant (saltcedar) is one of the greatest threats to riparian habitats and streams….
State Taxpayer Accountability Report (the STAR Report)
In order to provide greater transparency and accountability in Colorado government finances, the state has…
Consumer Protection
This week the Colorado Attorney General, John Suthers, sued American Engine Installers for often charging…
Tuberculosis in Colorado
There is renewed interest in tuberculosis since the recent arrival of the man with extremely…
Identity Theft Repair Kit
Colorado Attorney General John Suthers recently published a 20-page booklet on identity theft titled Identity…
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”…
Energy Resources and Conservation
With Earth Day in the news, hopefully people are thinking about clean, renewable energy resources…
Arbor Day
Arbor Day is coming up. According to the National Arbor Day Foundation, National Arbor Day…
Credit Report Security Freeze Act
Since the passage in 2005 of the Credit Report Security Freeze Act, consumers are allowed…
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…
Child Abuse
Our library just received Child Abuse and Neglect: An Introductory Manual for Professionals and Paraprofessionals,…
Colorado’s Forests
New information on the problem of our changing forests has recently been published. The 2006…