AIDS Awareness Month
October is AIDS awareness month. Though often associated with the 1980s, AIDS is still very much a problem around the …
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Minimum Wage
Colorado’s current minimum wage is $8.00/hr. According to the Colorado Constitution, the minimum wage is adjusted annually for inflation. Check out …
Italian-American Heritage Month
Italian Americans have made significant contributions to our state. You can read more about Colorado’s Italians and their history in …
Safe Schools
October is Safe Schools Month. The State of Colorado has established the School Safety Resource Center (SSRC), a state agency dedicated …
Family and School Partnership in Education Month
October is being recognized in Colorado as a time to bring awareness to the partnership between families and schools in helping students …
Right-of-Way and Relocation
If your property is being considered for use for new roads or highways, whether through eminent domain or other means …
September is National Preparedness Month
Communities and individuals are better able to withstand disasters when they are prepared, whether it is by clearing the area …
Fabulous Fall Foliage Drives
It’s official — today is the first day of fall, and it’s time to head to the high country …
Gunnison Sage Grouse
Recently there have been news stories about the debate over whether the Gunnison Sage Grouse should be declared an endangered …
Constitution Day
How well do you know the U.S. and Colorado constitutions? September 17 is nationally recognized as Constitution Day, a day that …
Colorado Local Food Products
Colorado’s many agricultural products have made our state a great place for eating local. The Colorado Department of Agriculture, with its …
Saving for College
September is College Savings Month, and if you are ready to start saving for college, whether for yourself or for …
The Floods — One Year Later
This cool and rainy day brings to mind the pouring rains of one year ago that caused the devastating 2013 …
Enterovirus Outbreak
Yesterday the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) released a statement regarding the recent outbreak of enterovirus-D68, a rare …
Colorado Suicide Prevention Week
Governor Hickenlooper has declared the week of September 7-13, 2014, to be Colorado Suicide Prevention week (see the governor’s proclamation …
Mold in the Home
With the recent rainy weather, it is prudent to be aware of the possibility of mold growth in the home, …
Colorado Libraries Collaborate (CLC) Program
September is National Library Card Sign-up Month, and if you live in Colorado, there are numerous resources available to you …
Art Exhibition Honoring the State Capitol Dome
Now that the restoration of the Capitol dome is complete, Colorado Creative Industries is celebrating the restoration by asking Colorado artists …
Colorado Road and Community Safety Act
SB13-251, known as the Colorado Road and Community Safety Act, went into effect on August 1. According to the Colorado Department …
Colorado Innovation Week
Governor Hickenlooper has proclaimed August 25-29, 2014 as “Colorado Innovation Week.” According to the Governor’s press release, “The four pillars …