Pet Safety During Cold Weather
It’s important to remember your pets’ needs during this week’s below-freezing, single-digit temperatures. (Brrr!) The following tips are from a Colorado Dept. of …
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.
Alcohol and Impaired Driving
According to the Colorado Dept. of Transportation, “more than 26,000 people are arrested for DUI and over 150 people are …
Plug-In Electric Motor Vehicles
Laws are changing for plug-in electric motor vehicles in Colorado. Starting January 1, 2014, owners of such vehicles will be assessed …
Wild Turkeys
Not all of Colorado’s turkeys are at the grocery store; our state has many wild turkeys, as well. Just in …
"Force of Nature"
What’s the connection between rockfall mitigation and historic preservation? The Colorado Dept. of Transportation explains in a fascinating 10-minute video, Force …
Internet Speed Test
The State of Colorado’s Office of Information Technology (OIT) is offering a new tool for Colorado residents and businesses to test …
Colorado Outdoors: The Photography Issue
For seventy-five years, the Colorado Division of Wildlife (now Colorado Parks & Wildlife) has published Colorado Outdoors, a bi-monthly magazine …
Creative Districts
In 2011 the Colorado General Assembly passed legislation to allow for the establishment of Creative Districts in Colorado. According to …
Mining Accidents
Yesterday a mine accident in Ouray killed two miners and injured 20 others. Authorities say the two miners died from carbon …
Replacing Important Papers
Did you lose any of your important personal papers in the recent flooding? If so, you may be scrambling to …
Hospice Care
Did you know that November is National Hospice Palliative Care Month? If you are searching for hospice care for a loved one, …
Veteran’s Day
Today is Veteran’s Day — to all our veterans and active military out there, thank you for your service. The State …
Finish the GED in 2013
The GED is changing starting in 2014, so if you’re currently working towards yours, the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) encourages …
Uncovering the Past at the Colorado State Capitol
Yesterday’s newspaper ran a story about original wall stenciling that has been uncovered in the House and Senate Chambers of the Colorado State …
Bats
Today is Halloween, and one of the most recognized symbols of the day, along with ghosts and pumpkins and skeletons, …
More Flood Resources
Many people in Colorado are still being affected by last month’s floods, as they work to clean and repair flooded …
Beware of New Cell Phone Phishing Scam
A new scam involving calls to Colorado cell phones has been identified. The scam is a “phishing” scam whereby the …
Winter Weather Preparedness Week
This is Winter Weather Preparedness Week in Colorado. Get ready for the coming winter storms by checking out some of the …
Homeless Programs
The Colorado Governor’s Office, the Colorado Dept. of Local Affairs – Division of Housing, and various local nonprofits have teamed …
American Archives Month
October is American Archives Month, celebrating the rich array of historical treasures found in American archives. In Colorado, most museums …