Time Machine Tuesday: Memorial Day
Before 1972, when Memorial Day began being celebrated on the last Monday in May, Memorial Day was traditionally held on …
Colorado State Publications Blog
The Colorado State Publications Library provides Coloradans FREE permanent public access to state government documents.
Developmental/Remedial Education
The Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE) has just released a new publication, Legislative Report on Developmental Education for the …
Time Machine Tuesday: The Colorado Conservation Commission
“It is also vandalism wantonly to destroy or to permit the destruction of what is beautiful in nature, whether it …
Job Hunting for People with Disabilities
Many Colorado businesses offer opportunities for persons with disabilities to become employed, a situation which can greatly enhance the person’s …
New Senior Financial Fraud Hotline
Senior citizens are frequently targeted as victims of financial fraud. So to help curb this worrisome trend, the Colorado Department …
Time Machine Tuesday: The Arkansas River Compact
The Arkansas River Compact is an agreement between the states of Colorado and Kansas to avoid disputes over water usage …
Colorado’s Left Lane Law
It’s a frustrating situation: you’re driving down the highway and come upon a slow-moving vehicle in front of you, so …
Colorado Farm to School Program
Colorado’s Farm to School program was started in 2010 with funding from the Colorado Department of Agriculture. Under the motto …
Time Machine Tuesday: Severe Storms
Yesterday the Colorado front range was hit hard with a storm producing heavy rains, hail, lightning, and high winds. The …
Colorado Libraries Collaborate for 25 Years
This year the Colorado Libraries Collaborate (CLC) program is celebrating its 25th year! Originally known as the Colorado Library Card …
Colorado Governors: Alexander Cummings
After the resignation of John Evans, Alexander Cummings (served 1865-1867) was appointed Territorial Governor of Colorado by President Andrew Johnson. Cummings …
Time Machine Tuesday: Public Health in Colorado, 1937
You can learn a lot about American life and culture in past decades by viewing public health reports. Here in …
Caring for Storm-Damaged Trees
Spring snowstorms and freezes like those experienced in Denver metro area this weekend can cause significant tree damage, due to …
Health and Wellness at School
The health of children and youth is an important consideration in schools. Here are some resources available from our library …
Time Machine Tuesday: Anti-Discrimination Laws
Most Coloradans are aware that we have laws in our state that prohibit discrimination in places of public accommodation. But …
2017 Colorado Wildfire Outlook
On April 14 the Governor and the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention & Control (DFPC) presented on the outlook for …
House Resolution Recognizing Libraries
The Colorado House of Representatives has scheduled for today the consideration of HR17-1008, a resolution recognizing the importance of Colorado …
What is the Colorado Commission on Uniform State Laws?
The Colorado Commission on Uniform State Laws (CCUSL) is a commission under the auspices of the state General Assembly which …
Time Machine Tuesday: Colorado Rehabilitation Farms
During the Great Depression of the 1930s, the Works Progress Administration (WPA) and the Farm Security Administration (FSA) sponsored a …
Dental Health in Colorado
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) has many programs promoting oral/dental health. Specific programs target Coloradans of …