2018 is Year of the Bird
All this year, conservation and wildlife organizations across the US have been celebrating Year of…
Colorado State Publications Blog
Safe Holiday Shopping and Giving
This is the week when many people start their holiday shopping. ‘Tis also the season…
The “Maverick” of Carpenter Ranch
Farrington “Ferry” Carpenter was a Harvard- and Princeton- educated rancher whose autobiography, Confessions of a…
Resources on Colorado’s Groundwater
Water is our state’s most important natural resource, and therefore the State of Colorado has…
Time Machine Tuesday: Penmanship Lessons
Many schools are no longer prioritizing the teaching of cursive penmanship. Yet a century ago,…
Colorado’s Role in World War I
Yesterday marked the 100th anniversary of the Armistice that ended the First World War. Colorado…
Tips for Flying Drones in Colorado
Whether for fun or for business, unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), commonly known as drones, are…
Time Machine Tuesday: Colorado Constitutional Convention
This Election Day, as we vote on changes to our Colorado Constitution, you might be…
Colorado State Parks: Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area
The Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area (AHRA), located just outside of Salida, is a popular spot…
Resources on Affordable Housing
With housing prices and rent so high these days, many people are talking about the…
Fiscal Impacts of Ballot Measures
How will this year’s ballot measures affect state taxes and spending if passed? While much…
Amendments Y and Z, Congressional and Legislative Redistricting
Two of the amendments on this year’s ballot are Amendments Y and Z, which deal…
Time Machine Tuesday: Ute Indian Water Rights
This year marks the thirtieth anniversary of the federal government’s passage of the Colorado Ute…
Understanding Health Insurance
Open enrollment for individual insurance plans is coming up in November, and many employers also…
Tips for Avoiding Cyber Scams
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. What can you do to avoid being a victim…
Time Machine Tuesday: Festival of Mountain and Plain
In 1895, Coloradans were looking for something to lift their spirits. Two years before, the…
College Application Month
September 17 through October 31 is College Application Month in Colorado, “a six-week boot camp…
2018 Election Information
Election season has arrived! Ballots will be mailed started this Monday, October 15. This year’s…
Time Machine Tuesday: Victory Gardens
Victory gardens were a part of life on the home front during World War II….
Minimum Wage in Colorado
Currently, Colorado’s minimum wage is $10.20, or $7.18 for tipped employees. This was increased on…
Identifying Students with Learning Disabilities
One of the most frequently-accessed publications in our library is the Colorado Department of Education’s…