Gold!
On May 6th, 1859, John Gregory discovered the first gold lode in Colorado on a…
Colorado State Publications Blog
Historical Lesson Plans for Arbor Day
In honor of this year’s 150th celebration of the first American Arbor Day, let’s take a look back at how Arbor Day was celebrated in Colorado’s schools at the turn of the 20th century.
Colorado State Parks: James M. Robb – Colorado River
This week we’re featuring one of Colorado’s most unique state parks: the James M. Robb – Colorado River State Park.
Showing the Impact of School Libraries
April is School Library Month! Celebrated since 1983, School Library Month marks the celebration of…
Income Tax Time!
Colorado has been collecting income tax from individuals since 1937. A brief history of the…
Construction Season – How to stay informed
Spring is in the air and it seems like construction projects are springing back into…
How a Long Bill Becomes a Budget
It’s budget season in Colorado! The Colorado General Assembly is busy preparing the state’s budget…
Colorado Governors: James H. Peabody
We are continuing our series introducing Colorado’s governors with James H. Peabody, Colorado’s 13th (and,…
Equal Pay Day and Wage Transparency in Colorado
This year, Equal Pay Day falls on March 15 in the United States. Equal Pay…
Drug Overdose Prevention
It seems like every day there is a story on the news about fentanyl, drug…
Colorado State Parks: Jackson Lake
This installment of our state parks series takes us to the “oasis in the plains”: Jackson Lake State Park.
Kids Count in Colorado!
“Kids Count in Colorado!” is an annual publication of the Colorado Children’s Campaign that provides state…
“Hidden Voices” in the American Music Research Center
One of the perks of working in a library is stumbling across intriguing new resources….
Coal Mine Fires in Colorado
Investigations continue in an effort to determine the cause of the Marshall Fire in Boulder…
Roses are red…and in Colorado, pink and yellow and purple too
The State Publications Library’s digital repository has many resources from the Colorado State University Extension that can help you grow your own roses all year long!
Eat Local. Recipes from Colorado Proud
Making plans for dinner? Farms and ranches in Colorado produce a great many products including…
Wildlife Crossings on CO State Highway 9
SPL staff were excited to read the final reports for a 5-year study by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) highlighting the success of wildlife crossing structures on State Highway 9 (SH-9).
Are Groundhogs the same as Yellow-bellied Marmots?
On February 2nd every year Groundhog Day is celebrated on the east coast when groundhogs…
Colorado State Parks: Highline Lake
Highline Lake State Park is a true year-round park, with many activities to explore in every season.
Winter Driving Tips
I spent Friday night watching numerous cars slide off of the road and into the ditch by my house. While entertaining, it made me think perhaps I should brush up on my winter driving knowledge. Luckily the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has a site dedicated to winter driving called “Winter Wise.”