Statewide Transportation Plan
The Colorado Dept. of Transportation is currently formulating its new Statewide Transportation Plan and seeks YOUR input. So why should you …
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Front Range Blizzards
This month marks the 100-year anniversary of Denver’s worst-recorded blizzard, the blizzard of December 1-5, 1913. (Read the 1913 newspaper story and …
Pet Safety During Cold Weather
It’s important to remember your pets’ needs during this week’s below-freezing, single-digit temperatures. (Brrr!) The following tips are from a Colorado Dept. of …
Alcohol and Impaired Driving
According to the Colorado Dept. of Transportation, “more than 26,000 people are arrested for DUI and over 150 people are …
Plug-In Electric Motor Vehicles
Laws are changing for plug-in electric motor vehicles in Colorado. Starting January 1, 2014, owners of such vehicles will be assessed …
Wild Turkeys
Not all of Colorado’s turkeys are at the grocery store; our state has many wild turkeys, as well. Just in …
"Force of Nature"
What’s the connection between rockfall mitigation and historic preservation? The Colorado Dept. of Transportation explains in a fascinating 10-minute video, Force …
Internet Speed Test
The State of Colorado’s Office of Information Technology (OIT) is offering a new tool for Colorado residents and businesses to test …
Colorado Outdoors: The Photography Issue
For seventy-five years, the Colorado Division of Wildlife (now Colorado Parks & Wildlife) has published Colorado Outdoors, a bi-monthly magazine …
Creative Districts
In 2011 the Colorado General Assembly passed legislation to allow for the establishment of Creative Districts in Colorado. According to …
Mining Accidents
Yesterday a mine accident in Ouray killed two miners and injured 20 others. Authorities say the two miners died from carbon …
Replacing Important Papers
Did you lose any of your important personal papers in the recent flooding? If so, you may be scrambling to …
Hospice Care
Did you know that November is National Hospice Palliative Care Month? If you are searching for hospice care for a loved one, …
Veteran’s Day
Today is Veteran’s Day — to all our veterans and active military out there, thank you for your service. The State …
Finish the GED in 2013
The GED is changing starting in 2014, so if you’re currently working towards yours, the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) encourages …
Uncovering the Past at the Colorado State Capitol
Yesterday’s newspaper ran a story about original wall stenciling that has been uncovered in the House and Senate Chambers of the Colorado State …
Bats
Today is Halloween, and one of the most recognized symbols of the day, along with ghosts and pumpkins and skeletons, …
More Flood Resources
Many people in Colorado are still being affected by last month’s floods, as they work to clean and repair flooded …
Beware of New Cell Phone Phishing Scam
A new scam involving calls to Colorado cell phones has been identified. The scam is a “phishing” scam whereby the …
Winter Weather Preparedness Week
This is Winter Weather Preparedness Week in Colorado. Get ready for the coming winter storms by checking out some of the …