New resource guide for Colorado research topics
Bells are ringing and students are filling the hallways. The new school year is fast upon us. To help prepare …
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.
Bears
The Colorado Division of Wildlife has issued an alert that there may be an increase in human-bear conflicts. Bears foraging …
New Drivers
Now that summer is nearing its end, many teenagers have completed their driver’s education courses. The Colorado Department of Transportation …
Navigating State Government
One helpful aspect of our Colorado documents collection is that it pulls together the work of various agencies on a …
Bridges
The bridge collapse in Minneapolis last week makes us question the safety of our local bridges. There are several reports …
Planning the West Corridor of I-70
News sources are reporting that talks and meetings have begun regarding the future of I-70’s western corridor, regarding whether rail …
Update on West Nile Virus
According to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s press releases of July 2 and July 13, this may …
Colorado Day
Today is the 131st anniversary of our state. President Ulysses S. Grant signed the proclamation admitting Colorado into the United …
CSAP – Colorado Student Assessment Program
The Colorado Student Assessment Program (CSAP) is designed to provide a picture of how students in the state of Colorado …
Plant Grafting and Other Garden Tips
Working with our collection today I ran across a document that caught my eye – Plant Grafting. According to the …
Crime in Colorado
Did you know that more 13 to 14 year olds were arrested in 2003 than scored “Advanced” on the reading …
Ozone
Sunny days and high temperatures combined with ground pollution from automobiles and other sources can lead to high ozone levels …
Rockfall and Landslides
If you drive up into the mountains or through the canyons, you may notice signs that say “Watch for falling …
Colorado Statistics
Need to find statistics for Colorado? Our new updated “Quick Guide to Government Statistics” will help you find demographics, health …
Tamarisk
The tamarisk plant (saltcedar) is one of the greatest threats to riparian habitats and streams. Originally from Eurasia, it was …
Wind Power
There has been an increasing interest in wind power as an alternative to energy from fossil fuel. Colorado is ranked …
Humans and Wildlife
Our library just accessioned a brand-new publication from the Division of Wildlife entitled “Living with Wildlife in Red Fox Country.” …
State Taxpayer Accountability Report (the STAR Report)
In order to provide greater transparency and accountability in Colorado government finances, the state has published the first State Taxpayer …
Fresh fruit and vegetables
In the summer season, there is nothing better than having fresh fruit and vegetables as part of your meal. Ripe …
Mountain Pine Beetle
On a trip up to the mountains this weekend I noticed just how much damage is being caused as a …