Zebra Mussels
The nice spring weather means people are starting to head out to the lakes with their boats. This year, however, …
Resource Sharing
Information on activities and initiatives that promote the sharing of materials, programming, skills, and talents among Colorado’s library and cultural heritage communities.
Demographic Information Maps
The Colorado Dept. of Local Affairs’ Demography Section has added a new page to their website, the Thematic Map Gallery. …
Financial Literacy
This past session the General Assembly passed HB08-1168, “Concerning financial literacy in kindergarten-through-twelfth grade education.” This bill requires revision of …
Visitation Rights
We have recently received a new guide on visitation rights for parents called: “A Parent’s Guide to Visitation: How to …
Planning your Colorado Summer Vacation
It’s getting to be that time when people are planning their summer vacations. CoSPL has in our collection the official …
Recidivism – What Works
An interesting report has just been issued on efforts to reduce recidivism (repeat offenders) and what effect incarceration has on …
History of the General Assembly
Just one week remains until the close of another Legislative session. Colorado’s General Assembly has an interesting history and our …
Landlord/Tenant Rights
Yesterday HB08-1356 passed out of the House and will make its way to the Senate. HB1356 gives protections to tenants …
Earth Day
April 22nd is Earth Day. Around the nation, events are being held to educate people about environmental issues. To find …
New Report on Child Fatalities
On Tuesday the Colorado Department of Human Services released a report on child fatalities and maltreatment, investigating the deaths of …
Tax Day
Today is the last day to file income tax returns, and many folks are scrambling for forms and tax information. …
Political Campaigns
This is the season when political campaigning really gets going, and 2008 is a major election year for both national …
Worried about the economy?
There has been a lot of doom and gloom in reports on the economy in the news lately. Some say …
Safety Clauses
Those who are following the Legislature may be wondering about Rep. Douglas Bruce and his well-publicized and generally unsuccessful crusade …
Oil and Gas
There has been a lot of discussion lately in the news and in the community about the possibility of a …
Colorado’s Budget
The Colorado budget bill known as the “Long Bill” was introduced yesterday. This is the annual bill presented by the …
Salmonella
A recent outbreak of salmonella in Alamosa has caused officials from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment to …
Punishing Drunk Drivers
This past Friday HB08-1194 passed through the House Appropriations Committee and will now go on to a full vote of …
Wine Country
Did you know that there is a state agency that focuses solely on wine and grapes in Colorado? The mission …
Colorado Film
One of the best ways to promote tourism in our state is to encourage its use as a location for …