Japanese Beetles
While gardening last weekend I discovered that my trees are being eaten by Japanese beetles; since then, I’ve spotted them …
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1997 Fort Collins Flood
Twenty years ago today a major flood hit Fort Collins. Heavy rainfall of 3 inches per hour began late in …
Human-Bear Conflicts
If you’ve been following local news lately, you’ve heard that human-bear conflicts are on the rise; according to the Denver …
Disaster Preparedness for Pets
‘Tis the season for fires and floods, and if a disaster threatens your home and family, your furry pals will …
Colorado’s Budget in Brief
If you’re confused or overwhelmed by the enormous state budget, or just need a quick, simple answer to a budget …
Time Machine Tuesday: Uranium Mining
Uranium was discovered in southwestern Colorado in the late nineteenth century. It comes from carnotite ore, which also produces vanadium. …
Museums and Galleries at Colorado’s Universities
Did you know that several Colorado universities have museums and art galleries open to the public? Whether presenting student and …
Topics in History: Nikola Tesla
Nikola Tesla was born on July 10, 1856 in the Austrian Empire in what is now Croatia. Tesla was an …
The Architecture of Jacques Benedict
In the first decades of the twentieth century, Victorian architectural styles gave way to newer styles including Beaux Arts and …
Time Machine Tuesday: Colorado's Count and Countess
Discoveries of gold in 1858 drew many to what would eventually become Colorado, and in 1858 the two towns of …
Agri-Tour Colorado this Summer
If you’re looking for a fun way to experience Colorado this summer, consider the many facets of agritourism. The Colorado …
Touring Colorado’s Collections: Cattlemen’s Days
Today Cattlemen’s Days, held in Gunnison, Colorado, is a celebration of Gunnison County’s rich ranching heritage. Cattlemen’s Days is said …
Financial Transparency for Colorado Schools
The Colorado Department of Education just released a new website, Financial Transparency for Colorado Schools, which gives financial data for …
Veterans’ Benefits
Military veterans are entitled to many state and federal benefits including home loans, tuition support, career services, nursing homes, and …
Ozone Information
Summer is ozone season and the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment’s ozone information page has everything you need …
School and Child Care Immunization Data
This month the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment debuted a new website that provides data on vaccinations and …
Time Machine Tuesday: School District Organization
In 1934, when much of Colorado was still very rural, Colorado had 2,076 school districts. This became an enormous organizational …
New Reports from the Colorado Energy Office
The mission of the Colorado Energy Office is to “deliver cost effective energy services and advance innovative energy solutions for …
Emergency Medical Services in Colorado
In Colorado the Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) oversees emergency medical services (EMS), including training and certification, trauma …
Time Machine Tuesday: Colorado Water Study 1978
The 1970s were times of major growth in Colorado, and with it came an increased concern over the conservation of …