Horses
Do you own horses? Colorado horse owners are lucky because we have Colorado State University, which features a world-class veterinary hospital that …
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.
Local Control for Oil and Gas Regulation
Earlier this year Governor Hickenlooper created a task force to develop cooperative strategies regarding the regulation of oil and gas …
Online Workforce Information
The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment has set up a new website, http://www.e-colorado.org/, which they call “your first source …
Works Progress Administration (WPA)
During the Depression of the 1930s many federal programs were set up to help get Americans back to work. One of …
Prescribed Fire
The recent disastrous North Fork Fire, which started as a controlled burn in Jefferson County, has prompted a renewed interest …
Thomas Hornsby Ferril
Since April is National Poetry Month, it seems an appropriate time to celebrate Colorado’s own Thomas Hornsby Ferril, one of …
Pets
Would you have guessed that the state government has programs that support pet owners and look to the best interest …
Governor's Energy Office
A story in today’s Denver Post reports that new legislation is being offered to change the name of the Governor’s …
Identifying Waterfowl at a Distance
It’s springtime and the weather is warming, and it’s a great time to view ducks and other water birds in your favorite …
Transparency in Government
A trip to Washington D.C. never fails to fill me with a sense of national pride, and serves as a …
Theodore Roosevelt in Colorado
Did you know that President Theodore Roosevelt visited Colorado many times, not just on official business but also for recreation? Roosevelt …
Hooray! It’s Spring!
Spring has sprung and there are many things to do now that the weather is warmer. We people aren’t the only …
Tax Information
Tax day is one month away. If you haven’t done your taxes already, luckily there’s a lot of free information …
Folk Arts in the Classroom
Attention teachers: as you probably know, one very meaningful way of teaching children the arts is by teaching about other cultures. This …
Dying Trees and the State of Colorado Forests
If a tree dies in the forest does anyone notice? The Colorado State Forest Service does. The 2011 Report on …
International Women’s Day/Women’s History Month
Today is International Women’s Day, and March is Women’s History Month. The Colorado State Senate passed a Joint Resolution honoring Women’s History Month. We …
National Nutrition Month
March is National Nutrition Month, highlighting the importance of a nutritious diet. Most people know about fats and sugars being …
Helen Ring Robinson
Tomorrow, March 2, the Colorado Legislature will pass a resolution honoring Helen Ring Robinson, the first woman elected to the …
Happy Birthday Colorado
Yes, you’re probably thinking, Colorado’s birthday is August 1! That is true, as Colorado became a state on August 1, …
Colorado Literacy Week, Feb. 27 – March 2
Next week, the state will shine a spotlight on the importance of early childhood literacy to the future of our …