Time Machine Tuesday: Davis Waite and the City Hall War
Colorado’s only third-party governor, Davis Waite, was elected in 1892 as a member of the Populist Party. In the era …
Colorado State Publications Blog
The Colorado State Publications Library provides Coloradans FREE permanent public access to state government documents.
Pet/Animal Cancer Awareness
Many people are not aware that animals can get cancer, too. So, November 2016 has been designated National Pet Cancer …
Charter Schools
If you are looking for information about establishing and administering a charter school, or are a parent considering charter schools …
Time Machine Tuesday: Oil Shale
In 1921 the Colorado Geological Survey published a bulletin entitled Oil Shales of Colorado. According to the report, Pennsylvania and …
Colorado Water Law for Non-Lawyers
One of the most frequently checked-out books in our library’s collection is Colorado Water Law for Non-Lawyers, by P. Andrew …
Adoption Resources
November has been declared National Adoption Month, to bring awareness to the thousands of children awaiting adoption, as well as …
Time Machine Tuesday: A Governor’s View of Colorado Political History
This Election Day, as history is being made in our state, let’s step back and take a look at the …
Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP)
Colorado Parks and Wildlife issues a Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) every five years. The current plan, issued in …
2016 Wildfires — Disaster Recovery
Were you affected by the recent Junkins Fire, Beulah Hill Fire, or Hayden Pass Fire? The Governor has declared a …
Time Machine Tuesday: Dr. Florence Sabin
At the Statuary Hall at the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C., each state commemorates two of their greatest citizens. …
Denver’s Most Haunted House
The Croke-Patterson-Campbell Mansion, a turreted sandstone castle at 11th and Pennsylvania in Capitol Hill, is often considered to be the …
HOAs and Political Signs
Many homeowners wonder about their rights to display political signs if they are part of a homeowner’s association. Many HOAs …
History of Colorado’s Performing Arts
Our state has a rich history of performing arts, from the large venues of the Denver area to the hundreds …
Time Machine Tuesday: On the Ballot
Election day is quickly approaching and there are a number of important races and issues on this year’s ballot. (For …
Election Information
Election Day will soon be upon us. This year, every registered voter will receive a mail-in ballot. Most voters should …
Get Your Flu Shot
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is encouraging everyone to get their flu shot before the end …
Remedial Rates
The number of college students who need remedial classes is a growing concern in Colorado. The Colorado Department of Higher …
Child Care Provider Resources
If you are involved in child care in Colorado, there are many laws and regulations you must be aware of. …
Time Machine Tuesday: Governor Lamm’s Executive Orders
Colorado governors’ executive orders are divided into three categories: 1) A Orders, which appoint individuals to boards and commissions, judges, …
Tastes of Fall
October is a commemorative month for many of our favorite fall foods. Publications from our library collection can help you …