Colorado’s Scenic and Historic Byways: Alpine Loop

…Scenic Byway is only the first of the 26 designated byways that we’ll be featuring in the State Publications blog. Keep your eye out for the next installment coming soon!… (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 8.94)

Colorado’s Scenic and Historic Byways

…visitor, there’s a byway for everyone. In each installment of this series, we’ll go into detail about one of Colorado’s 26 Scenic and Historic Byways, sharing information from our digital… (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 8.94)

2022 Fall Collaborative Summer Learning Program Workshops: Resources

…Public Libraries CSLP Inclusion Training: Inclusive & Affirming Training for LGBTQIA+ Youth CSLP Facebook page CSLP Instagram CSLP Facebook Group 2023 Summer Program (and beyond) Resources from the Colorado State… (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 8.94)

Eliminating Fines FAQs

…A 2017 Library Journal article reported they average around 17 cents a day. But they do add up. In many instances, libraries will, at some point, block your account if… (Search hits: 2 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 17.88)

800+ Titles Now in the Book Club Resource!

…Some People See Things Clearly and Others Don’t, by Julia Galef When it comes to what we believe, humans see what they want to see. In other words, we have… (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 8.94)

Time Machine Tuesday: Arbor Day

…also find information on Colorado schools’ Arbor Day celebrations in the Superintendent of Public Instruction’s biennial reports. For instance, see page 32 of the 1891-92 report for a summation of… (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 8.94)

New Laws Effective January 1, 2009

…tonight, because a new drunk driving law takes effect at midnight, requiring that everyone charged with a DUI be required to install an ignition interlock device in their car, or… (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 8.94)

Time Machine Tuesday: Mine Accidents and Safety

…Commission of Colorado. The latter reports list the workers compensation claims put before the state. For instance, claims on behalf of the miners lost in the Hastings explosion can be… (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 8.94)

What is Racism? What is Antiracism?

…oppressing group(s) and disadvantages the oppressed group(s). Definition of racism 1: a belief that race is a fundamental determinant of human traits and capacities and that racial differences produce an… (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 8.94)

Being an Ally: What it Means and How to Do it

…an effective ally. DON’T self-define your allyship. Your work and efforts must be recognized by the people you seek to ally yourselves with. DON’T try to be a savior. Hold… (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 8.94)

Time Machine Tuesday: Colorado Highways Bulletin

…in the summer of 1918. Published monthly through 1919, the bulletin updated Coloradans on highway construction and promoted automobile tourism with articles and photos. The March 1919 issue, for instance… (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 8.94)

Time Machine Tuesday: The Santa Fe Trail

…Trail. Even more settlers followed during the gold rushes and in the years after the American Civil War; some, instead of just passing through, decided to stay. For instance, the… (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 8.94)

Colorado Corrections Statistics

…positive drug tests), prison work programs, and community corrections and parole. For instance, you can see that the number of inmates currently in administrative segregation (solitary confinement) has dropped from… (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 8.94)

Time Machine Tuesday: Education Standards, Yesterday and Today

…fascinating to see how other subjects are emphasized at different points in time. For instance, the 1912 Course of Study includes subjects such as agriculture, cooking, hygiene, industrial arts, nature… (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 8.94)

Colorado Newspapers

In the days before social media and instant online news, the newspaper served as a vital community link and source of not only news, but entertainment, advertisements, and more. The… (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 8.94)

New Email Scam Affecting Home Buyers and Sellers

…buying or selling a home. In other instances, they create alternative email accounts with just minor changes to the name of the email account, which typically goes unnoticed by the… (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 8.94)

Time Machine Tuesday: The White Ash Mine Disaster

…recounts how he immediately responded to the disaster, which had occurred at about 4pm on September 9, 1889. In attempting a rescue effort, he found that water had reached a… (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 8.94)

Colorado Motor Vehicle Registrations

…1942, which can be used for understanding changes over time. For instance, fifty years ago, Colorado had approximately 1.7 million registered vehicles. As of 2015, the number was over 5.5… (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 8.94)