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: 8.51)

Descriptive Link Text – Website Accessibility – part 4

Descriptive links are weblinks disguised as descriptive text that is clicked on to go to the place described. For instance, in “Look for books in our Library Catalog” the word… (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 8.51)

Cover of My Sister, the Serial Killer A Novel Braithwaite, Oyinkan

800+ Titles Now in the Book Club Resource!

…more bleach), the best way to move a body (wrap it in sheets like a mummy), and she keeps Ayoola from posting pictures to Instagram when she should be mourning… (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 8.51)

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Program Spotlight: Arapahoe Library District’s “Celebrate Mexico” Program

…successful? How did you measure the success of this program? After the art installation, we immediately witnessed the display catching patrons’ attention. Lots of patrons have asked staff the story… (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 8.51)

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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: 8.51)

An aerial view of a two-lane road cutting along a mountain ridge right about at tree line, with a high mountainous landscape visible in the background.

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: 8.51)

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: 8.51)

Carbon Monoxide

The General Assembly is considering a bill that requires carbon monoxide detectors be installed in all new residential construction, and in any properties that are sold, or leased to new… (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 8.51)

Top 10 Job Openings

…these 10 jobs and the percentage of all open positions that fall into that category. For instance you can find out that this summer, nearly 1 in 5 job openings… (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 8.51)

Voting machine certification

installation, and use of such systems by political subdivisions and establish standards for certification.” (Colorado Revised Statutes – CRS 1-5-614) The laws regarding the authorization and use of voting machines… (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 8.51)

Navigating State Government

One helpful aspect of our Colorado documents collection is that it pulls together the work of various agencies on a common topic. For instance, the Department of Public Health and… (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 8.51)

Consumer Protection

This week the Colorado Attorney General, John Suthers, sued American Engine Installers for often charging customers 50% more than estimated. Among its responsibilities the Office of the Attorney General has… (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 8.51)

Internet Safety

…their children might encounter in today’s digital age. The program addresses the dangers associated with social networking, e-mail, cell phones, chat rooms, instant messaging and other technology widely used by… (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 8.51)

Avoid Rip-Offs and Scams

…while other scams are frequently seen following events such as hailstorms, for instance, when many people are needing new roofs. Authorities warn consumers never to hire a contractor who comes… (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 8.51)

Let's Talk Turkey

Did you know that there are still wild turkeys in Colorado? The Colorado Division of Wildlife’s website is full of information on these large (and tasty!) birds. For instance, you… (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 8.51)

Energy-Efficient Lighting

…LEDs (light-emitting diodes). These new types of bulbs are much more energy efficient than the old incandescents, which were first demonstrated by Thomas Edison on December 20, 1879. Installing CFLs… (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 8.51)

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: 8.51)

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: 8.51)

Time Machine Tuesday: The Parshall Flume

…in use today. See the State Engineer’s Office’s publication Parshall Flume: Instructions for Installation and Table of Discharge for more current technical information. Ralph Parshall taking flume measurements in 1946…. (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 8.51)

Winter Weather Preparedness Week

…Warnings Highway to the Winter Zone I-70 Eagle County Winter Travel Guide Ice and Snow, Take it Slow Installing Storm Windows and Doors Liquid De-icer Fact Sheet Online Avalanche Resources… (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 8.51)