Time Machine Tuesday: Summer Floods
As hot and dry as it has been so far this summer, it’s hard to believe that most of Colorado’s …
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.
Colorado’s New "Hot Car" Law
It’s only the beginning of June, but with temperatures already into the 90s, it looks like it’s going to be …
Time Machine Tuesday: Colorado Place Names
Did you know that the name of Golden has nothing to do with gold? What name is Calhan a misspelling …
County and Regional Economic Data
If you’re researching which industries drive the economy in various parts of Colorado, be sure to view the Colorado Demography …
"U" Can Vote in the Primary
The Colorado primaries are coming in June, and for the first time, Unaffiliated voters can vote in primary elections. This …
Time Machine Tuesday: "Mineral and Water Resources of Colorado," 1968
Fifty years ago Colorado’s two U.S. Senators, Gordon Allott and Peter Dominick, requested the State of Colorado and the U.S. …
Chronic Wasting Disease in Wildlife
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is a disease of the brain that affects deer, elk, and moose and may be on …
Time Machine Tuesday: Biodiversity
Did you know that today, May 22, is International Day for Biological Diversity? Biological diversity – usually shortened to “biodiversity” …
May is Historic Preservation Month
All this month communities across the nation are celebrating their unique places and stories. What events are happening in Colorado? …
Colorado Reentry Resources (CORR) Mailing List
The Colorado Reentry Resources (CORR) mailing list is a new group available to Colorado library staff interested in promoting successful …
Dual and Concurrent Enrollment
The Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE) recently released its annual report on concurrent enrollment for the 2016-17 academic year. The …
Time Machine Tuesday: Native American Rock Art
If you are exploring the rural areas of western Colorado you may see some examples of rock art created by …
Bears and Bird Feeders
Many Coloradans enjoy feeding birds, especially this time of year when hummingbirds are returning to the area. But bird feeders …
What’s In Your Drinking Water?
May 6-12, 2018 is National Drinking Water Week. From lead to fluoride, from private wells to public water systems, there are …
Time Machine Tuesday: Teaching In Colorado
Today is National Teacher Appreciation Day, a day for thanking the educators who made differences in our lives and for …
Rattlesnakes are Back – Be Cautious
This is the time of year when many Coloradans are looking forward to getting back out on the hiking trails. …
Open Educational Resources
Good news for students and professors! On Monday Gov. Hickenlooper signed HB18-1331, a bi-partisan bill that encourages “expanding the use …
Time Machine Tuesday: In Search of the "Climate Cure"
Today we often think of early settlers coming to Colorado seeking wealth, but in fact, just as many — if …
Jobs in Advanced Manufacturing
The Colorado Community College System has developed Colorado Careers, an informational website for those seeking careers in the advanced manufacturing …
School Finance in Colorado
This week’s teacher walkouts have highlighted the issue of school finance in Colorado. Last week the Colorado Legislative Council issued …