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 …
Colorado State Publications Blog
The Colorado State Publications Library provides Coloradans FREE permanent public access to state government documents.
Colorado’s Small Mammals, Part I: Rodents
Colorado has an amazing array of wildlife – birds, fish, reptiles and amphibians, and mammals large and small. If you …
Open Educational Resources and the ZTC Challenge
This week the Governor’s Office announced the Zero Textbook Cost Challenge. This new promotional program is designed for faculty and …
Time Machine Tuesday: Students Debate the Boulder Dam
In the fall of 1927, the University of Colorado announced the topic for that year’s High School Debating League, which …
Protect Your Child from Lead Poisoning
Statewide, an average of about 1.9% of children under six have elevated blood lead levels, according to data from the …
Time Machine Tuesday: Judge Ben Lindsey and the Juvenile Court
The early twentieth century was an era of social reform in the United States. The labor movement, women’s suffrage, and …
Beware of Government Impersonation Scams
So far this year, more than 12,000 people nationwide have fallen victim to government impersonation scams, resulting in a collective …
Time Machine Tuesday: Thanksgiving Songs and Poems
A century ago the Colorado Superintendent of Public Instruction published a series of “holiday books” for teachers. The books were …
Colorado Governors: James B. Grant
James Benton Grant served as Governor of Colorado from 1883 to 1885. He was the state’s first Democratic governor as …
Health Insurance Enrollment Information
Open enrollment for 2020 private health insurance coverage is going on right now. If you have questions about buying or …
Safety for Seniors with Dementia
As people age, many start exhibiting signs of dementia. This could begin as small changes in memory and behaviors, eventually …
Time Machine Tuesday: History of Term Limits in Colorado
In the 143 years that Colorado has been a state, the laws regarding terms of office for elected officials have …
How To Tell the Difference Between a Crow and a Raven
Crows and ravens appear very similar, so they are commonly mistaken for one another. If you look and listen carefully, …
Time Machine Tuesday: Recovering from the Dust Bowl
In the midst of the Great Depression, farmers on Colorado’s eastern plains also had to contend with another problem, the …
New Resources on Special Districts
Colorado has about 2,400 special districts, as designated by Title 32 of the Colorado Revised Statutes. Special districts provide specialized …
Chain/Traction Laws and Winter Driving
Drivers should be aware that the Legislature recently updated Colorado’s chain laws. The new law states that the Colorado Department …
Colorado Water Plan Update
What is the State of Colorado doing to address the future of our water resources? After two years in development, …
Native Bee Watch and Bee Resources
Bees are important to our ecosystem. As pollinators, they are essential to the growth of the fruits and vegetables we …
The Murals of Allen True
If you’ve ever been inside the State Capitol, the Brown Palace Hotel, or the Telephone Building on 14th Street, you’ve …
Distracted Driving in Colorado
In 2018, distracted drivers caused 15,673 vehicle crashes in Colorado, resulting in 53 deaths. In a recent survey by the …