Title IX
The 40th Anniversary of Title IX has been getting a great deal of press this week (see the feature article …
Colorado Virtual Library
Colorado’s State Symbols: The State Folk Dance
Did you know that Colorado has a state folk dance? It’s the Square Dance, and was designated by the Legislature …
Ban on Fireworks, Open Burning
With the 4th of July right around the corner, Coloradans should be aware that an Executive Order has been issued …
School Discipline
In the wake of numerous incidents of school violence in the U.S. many schools and districts have adopted zero-tolerance policies. If …
Colorado’s State Symbols: The State Flower
Since 1899 the Columbine has been the state flower of Colorado. The distinctive lavender, white, and yellow flower has been …
New History Colorado Center
Colorado’s new history museum has been open for about a month, to great reviews. You can read about the brand-new History Colorado …
Public vs. Private Health Insurance
A new publication from the Colorado Dept. of Public Health & Environment’s Health Statistics Section, Public Versus Private Health Insurance …
Colorado's State Symbols: The State Fish
Colorado’s state fish is the Greenback Cutthroat Trout, Oncorhynchus clarki somias. Colorado’s waters are filled with many kinds of trout, …
More on Kinship Care
After my previous posting on kinship care, I was contacted by the kinship care program coordinator from the Colorado Dept. …
Kinship Care
A new study, according to an article in this weekend’s Denver Post, says that the number of children living with adults other …
Colorado’s State Symbols: The State Bird
The Lark Bunting was designated Colorado’s State Bird in 1931. It is a black and white bird that makes its home …
Hayden Expedition
The famous Hayden Expedition of 1871, led by geologist Ferdinand V. Hayden, was instrumental in surveying and mapping what would …
Resources for Seniors
May is Older Americans Month, and is also the month we celebrate Memorial Day. Many of our veterans are senior citizens. The …
Hire a Colorado Vet
We’re talking about veterans, not veterinarians. The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment has just launched a new resource “Hire …
Denver's Civic Center
Exciting news for Denver: Civic Center has been recommended by the U.S. Department of the Interior to become a National …
Colorado’s State Symbols: The State Animal
Colorado’s official “State Animal,” as designated by the Colorado General Assembly in 1961, is the Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep. This majestic animal …
Museums in Colorado
Tomorrow, May 18, is International Museum Day. Many museums will have free admissions or other enticements, so check your favorite museum …
Peace Officers Memorial Day
Today, May 15, is Peace Officers Memorial Day. The law creating this observance was signed by President Kennedy in 1962. Since a1994 amendment …
Colorado’s State Symbols: The State Seal
Colorado’s state seal is a circular seal that uses the same colors as are found in the state flag – …
Governor Calls Special Session
The 2012 session of the Colorado Legislature ended yesterday, but will soon be convening for the first special session since …