Time Machine Tuesday: Gilpin County
During the Colorado Gold Rush, Gilpin County was one of the leading areas attracting miners and prospectors to attempt to …
Colorado State Publications Blog
The Colorado State Publications Library provides Coloradans FREE permanent public access to state government documents.
National Library Week
National Library Week is here! Celebrated April 9–15 this year, Library Week “is a time to celebrate the contributions of …
New Report on Heroin Use in Colorado
Today the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE) and several partner agencies released a new report on heroin …
Time Machine Tuesday: Colorado and the Great War
This coming Thursday, April 6, will mark the 100th anniversary of America’s entry into World War I. Europe had been …
Protecting Colorado's Groundwater
Pesticides and chemicals can have an unhealthy effect on groundwater, so the Colorado Department of Agriculture, Colorado State University, and …
Colorado Governors: John Evans
Colorado’s second territorial governor, John Evans, is remembered for his many contributions to the development of Denver, including bringing the …
Time Machine Tuesday: Education in Early Colorado
What was the first school organized in Colorado, and who was the first teacher? Where was the first schoolhouse? What …
Colorado Coal Resources
Coal is one of Colorado’s most significant mineral resources, and over the years has played an important part in our …
All About Pikes Peak
Without a doubt, it’s Colorado’s most famous mountain. And while it’s neither the tallest mountain in Colorado nor the most …
Time Machine Tuesday: Child Nutrition
March is National Nutrition Month. This campaign for awareness of healthy eating began with National Nutrition Week in 1973, and …
Spring is Here!
Hooray, today is the first day of Spring! Are you interested in learning about the plants and animals that Colorado …
St. Patrick’s Day Activities for Kids
St. Patrick’s Day is a celebration of Irish heritage and culture. It’s also a holiday for all ages and therefore …
Time Machine Tuesday: Public Opinion on Water Quality
This week we’re only going back a decade, to 2007, but a lot has changed in ten years concerning today’s …
Colorado Governors: William Gilpin
The first governor of Colorado Territory, William Gilpin, was appointed by Abraham Lincoln and served 1861-62. Born in Pennsylvania in …
Colorado’s Pioneer Women
Everyone knows about Colorado’s famous women like Molly Brown and Baby Doe Tabor, but far less has been written about …
Time Machine Tuesday: Colorado Railroads
In 1885, there were 2,840.51 miles of railroad track in Colorado. That year, W.B. Felker, the State Railroad Commissioner, issued …
March 5-11 is Consumer Protection Week
Many government agencies and nonprofits will be recognizing National Consumer Protection Week March 5-11, 2017. Colorado’s Department of Regulatory Agencies …
Gardening with Native Plants
Spring is coming, and as you begin planning your yard and garden, consider the benefits of using native plants. Native …
Colorado Mountain College 50th Anniversary
To celebrate its 50th Anniversary this year, Colorado Mountain College has set up a new website to gather stories and …
Time Machine Tuesday: Public Welfare and Institutions, 1939
Our library collection contains many state reports about public welfare in the Great Depression. Among these is a report from …