Consumer Resource on Insurance

In 2008, the Legislature passed HB 1385, which required a consumer guide to insurance be published on the web. The result of this legislation is How to Choose Insurance that… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 55.75)

Guide to Colorado Statistics

Wondering how many H1N1 cases there have been so far in Colorado? Need data on drunk driving statistics? Want to keep up with the latest economic forecasts for the state?… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 55.75)

Identity Theft

Identity theft is a serious problem in Colorado and around the nation, and keeps growing as scammers think of new and creative ways of tricking their victims. The best defense… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 55.75)

Election Statistics

To find voting statistics for Tuesday’s election and other official information, visit the Colorado Secretary of State’s Elections Division website. For statistics from past years’ elections, check out the Abstract… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 55.75)

Food, Nutrients, and Health & Safety

The many different foods we eat each offer a variety of nutrients, such as vitamins, fiber, sodium, potassium, iron, and many more. Also, it is helpful to be aware of… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 55.75)

Winter Heating Assistance

When faced with a week of below zero temperatures, keeping warm becomes of vital importance. The high cost of heating fuel can be a burden for many individuals. The Low… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 55.75)

Prairie Dogs

As more and more land gets developed, these cute little critters are becoming endangered. Because prairie dogs are (or at least, used to be) one of the most visible species… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 55.75)

Winter Driving

A winter storm is expected to arrive in the Front Range sometime this afternoon. In preparation, you may want to check out the Colorado Department of Transportation’s winter driving website…. (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 55.75)

Secretary of State

Colorado will be getting a new Secretary of State soon, as the current Secretary, Mike Coffman, heads off to Congress. Twenty people have applied for the job, including a variety… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 55.75)

Focus on the Children

A new and improved version of the State Publications Library’s “Focus on the Children” bibliography is now available. The subject guide is a compilation of print and Internet resources that… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 55.75)

Colorado Turkeys

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, a.k.a. Turkey Day — and did you know Colorado is home to wild turkeys? The Colorado Division of Wildlife has produced several publications on turkey identification, hunting,… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 55.75)

Unemployed?

Unemployed? The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment may be able to help. Colorado Workforce Centers provide a variety of free services including job listings, career counseling, and job training…. (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 55.75)

Safe-2-Tell

The Colorado Dept. of Public Safety and the Colorado Attorney General’s Office are both supporters of the non-profit organization Safe-2-Tell, which is a way for teens to anonymously report what… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 55.75)

Agritourism

Have you ever been to a farmer’s market? toured a winery? picked your own blueberries? These activities are all part of agritourism. Agritourism refers to activities, events, and/or services related… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 55.75)

Colorado Water Law

Water law is a major issue in Colorado, and our library owns a number of publications on this topic, including Synopsis of Colorado Water Law, 2008 Recreational Water Rights, 2006… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 55.75)

Services for Veterans

Today is Veterans’ Day, a time to honor those who have fought for our country in times of war. It is also a good time to highlight services available to… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 55.75)

Governor's Budget

On Sunday, Governor Ritter revealed his budget proposal for the 2009-2010 fiscal year. The budget was submitted to the legislature’s Joint Budget Committee. The Governor is proposing an economic stimulus… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 55.75)

Economic Forecasts – who's right?

Last week economic forecasts were released from two different state agencies, the Colorado Legislative Council, and the Governor’s Office of State Planning and Budgeting. There is a wide disparity between… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 55.75)

Renewable Energy

As fuel prices rise, the interest in alternative sources of energy has greatly increased. We’ve been hearing a lot in the news about “greening” initiatives — greening government, and the… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 55.75)

Government Efficiency & Management Study

This year Governor Ritter and state officials put together the Government Efficiency & Management (GEM) plan to create more efficiency in government services. This includes improvements such as streamlining purchasing/contracting… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 55.75)