CHNC Proudly Welcomes The Denver Voice!
This month, the Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection welcomed the Denver Voice to its online catalog and we could not be …
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.
Should Wolves be Reintroduced in Colorado?
If wolves were reintroduced in our state, would they benefit the environment or be a nuisance for ranchers? In spite …
Computer Science Resource Bank
There’s no question that computer science is becoming an increasingly important subject in today’s schools. If you’re a computer science …
Colorado Dept. of Agriculture Photo Contest
From animals to scenery, products to people, Colorado agriculture provides numerous opportunities for artistic photographs that showcase this important part …
Where to Go to See Fall Colors
“Leaf peeping season” has arrived. Where are the best places to go to view Colorado’s colorful aspens? For suggestions on …
Time Machine Tuesday: The Colorado Traveling Library Commission
In 1903 the Colorado Legislature passed an act creating the Colorado Traveling Library Commission. Appointed by the governor, the commission …
Fort Lyon Supportive Residential Community
A recent news story discussed a new state audit report assessing the Fort Lyon residential facility – but the news …
How Geology Helped Build the Moffat Road
Our library recently received a fascinating new document for our collection that will be of interest to historians researching Colorado’s …
Time Machine Tuesday: Anniversary of the 2013 Floods
Five years ago today, the rain began to fall in what became one of the state’s most significant flood disasters, …
Building History Research
If you’re the proud owner of a historic property, or if there’s a particular building that speaks to you, you …
September is National Honey Month
Beekeeping is growing in popularity, and many beekeepers sell honey at farmers markets and other local businesses. If you’re interested …
Is Your House on Shaky Ground?
Ground subsidence problems are very real in Colorado. Whether from naturally occurring elements in the soil or from the effects …
Highway Work Zone Safety
Did you know that since 1929, sixty Colorado highway workers have lost their lives in the line of duty? The …
Time Machine Tuesday: 20th Century Fashions
In the early 20th century, keeping your family clothed wasn’t nearly as easy as it is today. Now, online shopping …
Colorado Colleges and Universities: Adams State University
From community colleges to research universities, Colorado offers a variety of public-funded higher education options. Today we profile Adams State …
Colorado Jury Instructions for Criminal Cases
Each year the Colorado Supreme Court’s Model Criminal Jury Instructions Committee issues an updated instruction book for juries on criminal …
1918 Influenza
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the great Spanish influenza pandemic that claimed the lives of an estimated 50 …
Cultivating Colorado: A New Magazine on Colorado Agriculture
The Colorado Department of Agriculture has debuted a new magazine all about Colorado farmers. Cultivating Colorado profiles Colorado producers, their …
Baseball in Colorado
A new exhibit at the History Colorado museum, Play Ball!, brings in some amazing artifacts to tell the story of …
Time Machine Tuesday: The Colorado Attorney General
The Attorney General of Colorado is an elected official tasked with “represent[ing] and defend[ing] the legal interests of the people …