Kids Count
KIDSCOUNT, a project of the Annie E. Casey Foundation, is a national and state-by-state effort to track the status of …
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West Nile Virus
In 2003, West Nile Virus first made its appearance in Colorado and was featured in the news frequently. Now we …
Colorado Historic Markers
While traveling Colorado’s highways and back roads you may have noticed signs that say “Historic Marker Ahead” and thought that …
Child Passenger Safety
Since becoming a first-time grandmother recently, I have taken an interest in child and infant safety while riding in an …
Trail Finder
Looking for a recreation trail for some summer family fun? Colorado’s 40 state parks offer over 500 miles of trails …
Emergency Water Supplies and Treatment
These days we all hear about two threats, terrorism and bird flu pandemic, and the need for preparing, including an …
Lightning Strikes
Here in Colorado, lightning is the number one life threatening weather hazard. Between 1959 and 1994, lightning killed 394 people. …
Common Law Marriage
June is the month for weddings. Some couples, however, choose to skip the formalities and just live together. According to …
Smoking Ban in Colorado
Colorado lawmakers passed The Colorado Clean Indoor Air Act this past legislative session to protect the health of both the …
Planning an Outdoor Vacation
I am planning my annual Colorado camping vacation using some of the great resources available from the state, online and …
50th Anniversary of Interstate Highways 1956-2006
In the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1944, Congress acted on recommendations from Interregional Highways . The legislation called for designation …
Moving to Colorado?
Are you thinking about moving to Colorado? Colorado state government offers online information to help acquaint you with the state. …
Water-Saving Landscapes
Even though the worst of the drought years appear to be over, many communities continue to issue water restrictions or …
Help Buying a Home
This is the time of year when many people make the decision to move, and the State of Colorado has …
Visiting Colorado
Planning a trip to Colorado? Live here and having out-of-town visitors? Looking for summer vacation destinations close to home? Need …
Home Alone
With summer fast approaching many working parents may be looking for child care. A question our library occasionally receives is …
Gone Fishing!
The 2006 Fishing Guide will be available this month and the warm weather open water fishing season is just around …
Wildfire Preparations
Colorado, primarily east of the continental divide, has had little precipitation; as a result, Governor Owens and the legislature are …
Healthy Kids
Governor Owens recently vetoed HB1056 which would have required that 50% of items offered in school vending machines meet acceptable …
Coexisting With Wildlife
According to the Colorado Division of Wildlife, between 8,000-12,000 bears around the state will be awakening from their winter hibernation …