Plant Grafting and Other Garden Tips
Working with our collection today I ran across a document that caught my eye – Plant Grafting. According to the …
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Crime in Colorado
Did you know that more 13 to 14 year olds were arrested in 2003 than scored “Advanced” on the reading …
Ozone
Sunny days and high temperatures combined with ground pollution from automobiles and other sources can lead to high ozone levels …
Rockfall and Landslides
If you drive up into the mountains or through the canyons, you may notice signs that say “Watch for falling …
Colorado Statistics
Need to find statistics for Colorado? Our new updated “Quick Guide to Government Statistics” will help you find demographics, health …
Tamarisk
The tamarisk plant (saltcedar) is one of the greatest threats to riparian habitats and streams. Originally from Eurasia, it was …
Wind Power
There has been an increasing interest in wind power as an alternative to energy from fossil fuel. Colorado is ranked …
Humans and Wildlife
Our library just accessioned a brand-new publication from the Division of Wildlife entitled “Living with Wildlife in Red Fox Country.” …
State Taxpayer Accountability Report (the STAR Report)
In order to provide greater transparency and accountability in Colorado government finances, the state has published the first State Taxpayer …
Fresh fruit and vegetables
In the summer season, there is nothing better than having fresh fruit and vegetables as part of your meal. Ripe …
Mountain Pine Beetle
On a trip up to the mountains this weekend I noticed just how much damage is being caused as a …
Wildfires
June 24 – 30 is Colorado Lightning Safety and Wildfire Awareness Week. The Colorado Emergency Management Association has created a …
Consumer Protection
This week the Colorado Attorney General, John Suthers, sued American Engine Installers for often charging customers 50% more than estimated. …
Colorado Bike Month
June is Colorado Bike Month. The Colorado Department of Transportation’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Program is promoting bicycle safety. There are …
Tuberculosis in Colorado
There is renewed interest in tuberculosis since the recent arrival of the man with extremely drug-resistant TB at Denver’s National …
Health Care Reform
Last month the Blue Ribbon Commission for Health Care Reform selected four health reform proposals to undergo modeling and analysis …
Go Fish!
It’s fishing season! Now that the days are getting nicer, it’s great to spend time outdoors. If you like fishing, …
Colorado Vacations
With yesterday being Memorial Day, which many consider the “official” start of summer, that means tourist season has begun. If …
Severe Spring Weather
The transition from winter to spring often brings a wild variety of weather, which can lead to severe storms. There …
Click It or Ticket – Seatbelt Safety
From May 21 to June 3rd, the Colorado Department of Transportation, State Patrol and local law enforcement agencies will conduct …