Colorado Ballot Proposal Information
At this time Coloradans are receiving the Analysis of the 2006 Ballot Proposals (or “Blue…
Resource Sharing
Avalanches in Colorado
While it may seem that the snow cover is simply a beautiful winter’s blanket, it…
Historic Georgetown, Colorado
September and October can be great months for visiting Colorado’s high country, with fairly pleasant…
Our Changing Forests
Anyone driving in the mountains of Colorado cannot help but notice the dead trees due…
More Ideas for School Papers
Recently updated and on the Colorado State Publications Library (CoSPL) web site is a resource…
Colorado Information for Grade School Students
Now that school is in session, our library can expect to receive requests for information…
Remembering Sept. 11
Next Monday marks the five year anniversary of Sept.11, and CoSPL has a few resources…
Labor Day Revisited
Actually, the Labor Day weekend is now a memory, but how many of our thoughts…
Flood plains and you
According to the Colorado Water Conservation Board, Flood Protection Program web site, there are estimated…
Nostalgia
On a recent trip to my favorite mountainous area of Colorado, favorite because it has…
Resources for Back to School
It’s that time again… CoSPL has an abundance of resources for students, parents, community members,…
Cryosphere: Where the World Is Frozen
The word “cryosphere” originates from the Greek word kryos, meaning cold, and refers to low-temperature…
Recycling opportunities and information
With the beginning of the school year, many people may be considering buying a new…
Links to the Lynx
Lynx were reintroduced into Colorado’s mountains in 1999. Recent news reported that the number of…
History of the State Penitentiary
I just finished reading Dick Kreck’s newest book, Anton Woode: The Boy Murderer, which tells…
Kids Count
KIDSCOUNT, a project of the Annie E. Casey Foundation, is a national and state-by-state effort…
Colorado’s Points of Geological Interest (POGI)
Summer is almost over but there is still time for some visits to some of…
West Nile Virus
In 2003, West Nile Virus first made its appearance in Colorado and was featured in…
Identity Theft
Identity theft is a serious problem in Colorado and around the nation, and keeps growing…
Colorado Historic Markers
While traveling Colorado’s highways and back roads you may have noticed signs that say “Historic…