Livestock Brands
Ranching has been a significant part of Colorado’s history, and the branding process began long before Colorado was a state. …
Colorado Virtual Library
The Erie News: First Publication of a Weld County News Boy!
Clyde L. Stanley, who at times was called the “Boy Publisher,” published the first edition of the Erie News on June …
Investor Alerts
The Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) wants to make sure that investors make wise choices when choosing to invest …
Time Machine Tuesday: Colorado Capitol Buildings
For those interested in Denver’s architecture, one of the treasures of our library collection is a 1940s publication entitled Colorado …
Animal Health in Colorado
One of the divisions of the Colorado Department of Agriculture is their Animal Health Division, which is “responsible for animal …
Colorado Judicial Learning Center
The State of Colorado’s judicial branch offers a fun, unique way for all ages to learn about the state’s judicial …
Time Machine Tuesday: 1882 Colorado Earthquake
Earthquakes in Colorado? Yes, earthquakes are certainly possible in Colorado, and on November 7, 1882, Colorado was hit by an …
Colorado Climate Plan
The State of Colorado has just issued a new Colorado Climate Plan which is now available online from our library. …
Local Food for the Holidays
The Colorado Department of Agriculture encourages Coloradans to buy local this holiday entertaining season. Their website includes resources such as …
People and Wildlife
There are many laws and rules about how people can interact with wildlife. Many are protected species; for example, you cannot …
Time Machine Tuesday: Film and Television in Colorado, 1980
One of the seemingly perennial issues at the Legislature and in tourism circles recently is how to attract more film …
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
November is National COPD Month. COPD (or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is a long-term respiratory disease related to emphysema and …
Burning Restrictions: What You Need to Know
It’s that time of year when snuggling up to a cozy fire is a welcoming prospect. But if you are …
Resources for Military Families
As we keep our veterans and servicepersons in our thoughts this Veteran’s Day, here are some resources from our library …
Colorado Farm Products Act
Under the Colorado Farm Products Act, dealers of farm products are required to be licensed with the state Department of …
Don’t Move Firewood
The Colorado Department of Agriculture released a bulletin this week reminding Coloradans not to move firewood out of Boulder County, …
Research & Statistics
Library Research Service (LRS) provides library professionals, educators, public officials, and the media with research and statistics about libraries.
Increased Content for Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection
We hope that you have had a look at the new and improved Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection online. When you …
Time Machine Tuesday: The San Juan District, 1925
In the 1920s the Colorado State Board of Immigration published a series of booklets on Colorado’s regions, with the goal …
State Library Launches New Historic Newspapers Database
New online database of historic newspapers is faster and easier to use. Offers free access to over 199 Colorado historic newspapers from as early 1859.