Dining Out in Colorado
Dining out is a fun treat that many people enjoy. But did you know that there are several state publications …
Colorado Virtual Library
Balance the Budget
Want to try your hand at balancing the state budget? Take a stab at solving the state’s revenue shortfall using …
Tourist Mines
Colorado has a rich history of mining and mineral extraction; in fact, if not for the 1859 Pikes Peak Gold …
Wildfire information
The wildfire burning west of Golden has grown to 1200 acres. As the wind picks up, the smoke is being …
Colorado and U.S. Constitutions
Yesterday the Colorado House of Representatives decided to do a reading of the entire U.S. Constitution. Colorado’s state Constitution, however, …
Possible Merger of State Agencies
Governor Hickenlooper’s office announced on Tuesday a plan to combine the state’s Division of Wildlife and the Division of Parks …
Library Use up during recession
The Library Research Service has just released a new report,“The Impact of the Recession on Public Library Use in Colorado.” …
Influenza
Spring may be on its way, but flu season is still in full swing. The Colorado Department of Public Health …
First Legislation of 2011
Yesterday Governor Hickenlooper signed the first bills passed by the 2011 state legislature. Seven bills were signed: HB11-1023 continuing the …
HOAs
According to HB10-1278 passed last year, all Colorado homeowners associations (HOAs) must register with the state by March 1, 2011. …
Check Up On Your Doctor
Your health depends on having a quality physician you can trust. So how do you find out if your physician …
Governor Hickenlooper’s Budget Proposal
Yesterday, Governor Hickenlooper submitted his budget proposal for FY 2011-12 to the Joint Committee on Budgeting. Based on revenue forecasts …
Motorcycle Safety
According to the National Conference of State Legislatures*, “motorcycle deaths account for 13 percent of all motor vehicle crash fatalities, …
Income Tax Information
Although April 18th seems a long ways away, you may want to start collecting information for your income tax forms. …
Unwanted and Leftover Medications
Many people have medicines in their home that they are no longer using, whether they were prescribed during an illness …
Wildlife Crossings
As Colorado’s population and number of drivers increases, so has the number of vehicle crashes involving wildlife. Therefore, CDOT and …
Water supply
Skiiers are not the only ones carefully watching the snow totals up in the high country. Winter snow amounts have …
Prison-Trained Dog Program
Colorado Correctional Industries, a division of the Colorado Department of Corrections, helps prisoners learn valuable job skills during their incarceration, …
Livestock and Animal Industry
With the National Western Stock Show in town this month, cattle and horses have been in the spotlight. If you …
State of the State
Today at 11am, Governor Hickenlooper will deliver his first State of the State address to the members of the state …