Wildfires
The combination of high temperatures and minimal rainfall has dramatically increased the fire danger in most of Colorado. While there …
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.
Dinosaurs in Colorado
We just received from the Colorado Geological Survey a cd-rom entitled Dinosaurs in Our Backyard. This is an interactive look …
Amphibians and Reptiles
Did you know Colorado is home to a variety of frogs, toads, and other amphibians? You can find out all …
Rafting
Hot summer weather leads people to water and water sports. One of the most popular summer activities is white water …
Protect your skin
For Fourth of July weekend many of us will be heading outside for picnics, barbecues, or hitting the trails for …
Garden Butterflies
This is the time of year when yards and gardens are filled with bees, birds, and butterflies. I have seen …
Colorado Recipes
You might not expect that a government documents library has any cookbooks, but we do have a few…with a Colorado …
Online Guides to Colorado Architecture
The Colorado Historical Society’s website offers some very helpful resources for anyone researching historic architecture in Colorado. Their Online Guides …
Volcanoes in the Western U.S.
Last weekend, on vacation in New Mexico, I visited the Bandalier National Monument and the nearby Valles Caldera National Preserve, …
Ozone
As we move into the summer season, sunny skies and high temperatures can also be accompanied by high concentrations of …
Taxpayer Accountability Report
This month the Colorado State Treasurer’s Office has published the second annual Taxpayer Accountability Report. This report, aimed at the …
West Nile Virus
Summer is here and that means that soon mosquitos will be out in full force. The Colorado Department of Public …
Water Quality
Water is an important part of our daily lives. We die without it, and can get sick if chemicals or …
Information for Telecommunications Consumers
The Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies has issued a number of short fact sheets for consumers regarding many of the …
Rocky Mountain Arsenal
The Colorado Attorney General, John W. Suthers, announced yesterday that a settlement has been reached on a claim for natural …
Zebra Mussels
The nice spring weather means people are starting to head out to the lakes with their boats. This year, however, …
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 …