Colorado Crime Statistics
The Colorado Department of Public Safety recently debuted a new crime statistics database. You can use the site to search …
Colorado State Publications Blog
The Colorado State Publications Library provides Coloradans FREE permanent public access to state government documents.
Transportation Network Companies
How does the State of Colorado regulate digitally-networked transportation companies like Uber and Lyft? The Colorado Legislative Council has just …
Family Literacy Resources
Winter break is a great time to read with your kids! Learning doesn’t just happen at school; it happens at …
Time Machine Tuesday: Denver’s First Christmas
160 years ago, in December 1858, about fifty settlers gathered for Denver’s first Christmas celebration. Among the revelers was General …
Who’s Moving Into and Out of Colorado?
According to a new report from the State Demography Office, “each year between 2011 and 2016 between 235,000 and 250,000 …
Herndon Davis, Colorado Artist
You’re probably familiar with the Face on the Barroom Floor, the mysterious portrait of a dark-haired lady on the floor …
Time Machine Tuesday: Constructing Vail Pass
Colorado’s ski industry depends on transportation along I-70. What would your drive to the slopes be like if it weren’t …
Colorado Colleges and Universities: Arapahoe Community College
We continue our profiles of Colorado’s public higher education institutions with Arapahoe Community College. A member of the Colorado Community …
Colorado Sales Tax Changes
Changes to the laws about how sales tax is collected in Colorado went into effect on December 1. These changes …
December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month
Whether from drinks, drugs, or distractions, impaired driving is a serious hazard that puts lives in danger. Here are some …
Colorado Motor Vehicle Law Resource Book
Colorado Legislative Council, the nonpartisan research branch of the General Assembly, has just updated their Colorado Motor Vehicle Law Resource …
Colorado State Parks: Barr Lake
If you’re looking for a quick getaway near the Denver metro area, check out Barr Lake State Park, located …
Time Machine Tuesday: Colorado Facts and Figures
One hundred years ago the State of Colorado began publishing its annual Year Book, featuring of all kinds of facts …
2018 is Year of the Bird
All this year, conservation and wildlife organizations across the US have been celebrating Year of the Bird, a campaign to …
Safe Holiday Shopping and Giving
This is the week when many people start their holiday shopping. ‘Tis also the season for charitable giving. Unfortunately, both …
The “Maverick” of Carpenter Ranch
Farrington “Ferry” Carpenter was a Harvard- and Princeton- educated rancher whose autobiography, Confessions of a Maverick, is one of the …
Resources on Colorado’s Groundwater
Water is our state’s most important natural resource, and therefore the State of Colorado has published numerous resources on its …
Time Machine Tuesday: Penmanship Lessons
Many schools are no longer prioritizing the teaching of cursive penmanship. Yet a century ago, it was a different story. …
Colorado’s Role in World War I
Yesterday marked the 100th anniversary of the Armistice that ended the First World War. Colorado had reason to be proud …
Tips for Flying Drones in Colorado
Whether for fun or for business, unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), commonly known as drones, are a hot new tool that’s …