Kinship Care
A new study, according to an article in this weekend’s Denver Post, says that the number of children living with adults other …
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 State Symbols: The State Bird
The Lark Bunting was designated Colorado’s State Bird in 1931. It is a black and white bird that makes its home …
Hayden Expedition
The famous Hayden Expedition of 1871, led by geologist Ferdinand V. Hayden, was instrumental in surveying and mapping what would …
Resources for Seniors
May is Older Americans Month, and is also the month we celebrate Memorial Day. Many of our veterans are senior citizens. The …
Hire a Colorado Vet
We’re talking about veterans, not veterinarians. The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment has just launched a new resource “Hire …
Denver's Civic Center
Exciting news for Denver: Civic Center has been recommended by the U.S. Department of the Interior to become a National …
Colorado’s State Symbols: The State Animal
Colorado’s official “State Animal,” as designated by the Colorado General Assembly in 1961, is the Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep. This majestic animal …
Museums in Colorado
Tomorrow, May 18, is International Museum Day. Many museums will have free admissions or other enticements, so check your favorite museum …
Peace Officers Memorial Day
Today, May 15, is Peace Officers Memorial Day. The law creating this observance was signed by President Kennedy in 1962. Since a1994 amendment …
Colorado’s State Symbols: The State Seal
Colorado’s state seal is a circular seal that uses the same colors as are found in the state flag – …
Governor Calls Special Session
The 2012 session of the Colorado Legislature ended yesterday, but will soon be convening for the first special session since …
1 in 3 Colorado Legislators On Their Way Out
The 2012 Session of the Colorado Legislature ends tomorrow, and with it about one third of the Legislators will be …
Colorado’s State Symbols: The State Flag
Colorado’s distinctive state flag, with its large red and yellow “C” over a blue-and-white-striped background, was adopted in 1911. Did …
Colorado Emergency Operations Plan
The Colorado Division of Emergency Management oversees emergency response, mitigation and recovery for all kinds of emergencies in Colorado, including …
Lower North Fork Fire Investigation Report
The Colorado Governor’s Office has just released a report from the review team investigating the state’s response to the Lower North Fork Fire …
Water Conservation
Denver Water is talking about possible watering restrictions in the midst of this drier-than-usual spring. If you’re interested in learning …
Safe Drinking Water
We all need water to survive, and we are healthier if the water we drink is clean and safe. Water purification …
Happy Birthday Library of Congress
On this day 212 years ago the Library of Congress was established. This library/archive is the nation’s greatest treasure trove …
CSU Flower Trials
Having trouble deciding which flowers to plant in your garden this year? Colorado State University can help. Every year they present …
Autism
April is Autism Awareness Month. Researchers are still working to discover the causes of autism and why the number of children …