Time Machine Tuesday: History of Colorado’s Game, Fish and Parks Agencies
Colorado’s efforts to preserve its natural resources are nothing new. As long as Colorado has been a state, there has …
Colorado State Publications Blog
The Colorado State Publications Library provides Coloradans FREE permanent public access to state government documents.
Home Modifications for People with Disabilities and the Elderly
A recent addition to our library collection is the Colorado Division of Housing’s Home Modification Look Book. This publication provides …
Time Machine Tuesday: Tungsten Mining in Colorado
Colorado mining isn’t just about gold and silver. There are many other metals, minerals, and elements that have been mined …
Colorado Colleges and Universities: Colorado School of Mines
Continuing our profiles of Colorado’s state-funded higher education institutions, today let’s take a look at one of the oldest – …
At the Legislature: Animal Protection
Several bills dealing with animal protection issues have been introduced so far this Legislative session. They include measures dealing with …
Two Decades of Lynx Reintroduction in Colorado
In 1999 and 2000, Colorado began a program of reintroducing lynx into the mountains. Over the past twenty years, the …
Time Machine Tuesday: Colorado’s Historic Grain Elevators and Silos
A century ago much of Colorado was dotted with grain elevators, silos, and other agricultural structures. They were found on …
Objects of Survivance
A recent addition to our library collection is Objects of Survivance, a new book from University Press of Colorado that …
At the Legislature: Single-Use Plastics
According to the EPA, less than 10% of plastics are recycled. As the oceans and landfills become increasingly filled with …
Colorado State Parks: Cherry Creek
A variety of outdoor recreational activities are available right in the heart of the Denver metro area, at Cherry Creek …
Colorado Well Permits
The State Publications Library receives many questions about Colorado well permits and water rights. Navigating the state’s water rights system …
Colorado’s Small Mammals, Part IV: Conclusion
Colorado has an amazing array of wildlife – birds, fish, reptiles and amphibians, and mammals large and small. If you …
Time Machine Tuesday: 100th Anniversary of Prohibition
One hundred years ago this week marked the beginning of Prohibition in the United States, which went into effect on …
Colfax: Metro Denver’s Most Famous (or Infamous!) Street
The Colorado State Library is located on Colfax Avenue, as is the State Capitol. It’s one of the city’s busiest …
Colorado’s Small Mammals, Part III: Mustelids
Colorado has an amazing array of wildlife – birds, fish, reptiles and amphibians, and mammals large and small. If you …
College and University Strategic Plans
Strategic plans provide a roadmap for an institution’s future, outlining its values, mission, goals, and steps to achieve those goals. …
Time Machine Tuesday: Katherine Craig, Colorado Educator
A few years ago, a couple dozen paintings of Colorado governors and other state officials were uncovered behind a wall …
Colorado’s Small Mammals, Part II: Lagomorphs
Colorado has an amazing array of wildlife – birds, fish, reptiles and amphibians, and mammals large and small. If you …
Poinsettias – A Holiday Tradition
The festive poinsettia is one of the most recognizable decorations of the Christmas season. Most often seen in bright red, …
The Hope Diamond’s Colorado Connection
One of the world’s most famous diamonds has a Colorado connection. The dazzling blue Hope Diamond, weighing 45.52 carats, is …