Colorado Geology Map for Tourists
If you’re taking a road trip through Colorado this summer, you might want to check out the Colorado Geological Survey’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.
Troubles with the Unemployment Claiming System
The state’s online system for taking claims for unemployment benefits has crashed repeatedly in the last few days. People can …
Revenue Forecast
The Colorado Legislative Council has just announced their June 2009 quarterly revenue forecast. Legislative Council, the research and economics support …
Miller Moths
This year is an especially heavy year for miller moths. Millers migrate in the late spring/early summer from the plains …
Bike Safety
June is Colorado Bike Month, and Bike to Work Day is coming up next week (June 24). Before you ride …
Victims' Assistance
The Colorado Dept. of Public Safety strongly advocates for the rights of crime victims. Their fund, VALE (Victim Assistance and …
Colorado’s Hot Jobs & Growing Industries
In spite of the recent down economy, there are still many good jobs to be found. The Colorado Department of …
Farmer’s Markets
Summer is almost here, and that means fresh produce is available from local farmers. One of my favorite things to …
Coyotes
As humans increasingly push into their habitats, coyotes are becoming a much more common sight in urban/suburban areas. Recently, Greenwood …
Long-distance Rates
Even though cell phone use is increasing, many people still depend on a land-line for long-distance telephone service. The latest …
Colorado Rail Relocation Implementation Study
The State Publications Library has just received a major publication by the Colorado Department of Transportation, the Colorado Rail Relocation …
Seat Belt Laws
SB09-296 failed to make it through the legislature, but the bill that would have toughened seat belt laws still generated …
Death Penalty
The General Assembly has been discussing a bill (HB09-1274) that would repeal the death penalty and re-direct funds into a …
Aquatic Nuisance Species
In response to new state laws, the Colorado Department of Natural Resources has produced new guidelines for the inspection of …
Swine Flu
The news has been filled with the recent outbreak of swine flu in Mexico, and several cases have been reported …
Pinnacol Assurance
As the legislature struggles to balance the budget in these difficult economic times, they have started to look toward the …
2009 "Long Bill" State Budget
It’s the most contentious Long Bill in years as lawmakers try to find ways to cut millions of dollars out …
Four-Day School Weeks
With the current difficult economic times, many school districts are considering going to four-day school weeks to save money. Four-day …
In-State vs. Out-of-State Tuition
The news coverage regarding SB09-170, a bill that would allow children of illegal immigrants to qualify for in-state tuition, may …
Colorado Complete Count Campaign
A new committee is being formed to increase awareness about the the 2010 census, and to encourage people to participate …