Livestock Brands
Ranching has been a significant part of Colorado’s history, and the branding process began long before Colorado was a state. …
Colorado State Publications Blog
The Colorado State Publications Library provides Coloradans FREE permanent public access to state government documents.
Investor Alerts
The Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) wants to make sure that investors make wise choices when choosing to invest …
Time Machine Tuesday: Colorado Capitol Buildings
For those interested in Denver’s architecture, one of the treasures of our library collection is a 1940s publication entitled Colorado …
Animal Health in Colorado
One of the divisions of the Colorado Department of Agriculture is their Animal Health Division, which is “responsible for animal …
Colorado Judicial Learning Center
The State of Colorado’s judicial branch offers a fun, unique way for all ages to learn about the state’s judicial …
Time Machine Tuesday: 1882 Colorado Earthquake
Earthquakes in Colorado? Yes, earthquakes are certainly possible in Colorado, and on November 7, 1882, Colorado was hit by an …
Colorado Climate Plan
The State of Colorado has just issued a new Colorado Climate Plan which is now available online from our library. …
Local Food for the Holidays
The Colorado Department of Agriculture encourages Coloradans to buy local this holiday entertaining season. Their website includes resources such as …
People and Wildlife
There are many laws and rules about how people can interact with wildlife. Many are protected species; for example, you cannot …
Time Machine Tuesday: Film and Television in Colorado, 1980
One of the seemingly perennial issues at the Legislature and in tourism circles recently is how to attract more film …
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
November is National COPD Month. COPD (or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is a long-term respiratory disease related to emphysema and …
Burning Restrictions: What You Need to Know
It’s that time of year when snuggling up to a cozy fire is a welcoming prospect. But if you are …
Resources for Military Families
As we keep our veterans and servicepersons in our thoughts this Veteran’s Day, here are some resources from our library …
Colorado Farm Products Act
Under the Colorado Farm Products Act, dealers of farm products are required to be licensed with the state Department of …
Don’t Move Firewood
The Colorado Department of Agriculture released a bulletin this week reminding Coloradans not to move firewood out of Boulder County, …
Time Machine Tuesday: The San Juan District, 1925
In the 1920s the Colorado State Board of Immigration published a series of booklets on Colorado’s regions, with the goal …
Oil and Gas Health Information and Response Program
If you’re concerned about the health impacts of oil and gas drilling, fracking, etc., the State of Colorado has a …
Student Assessment Results
Last spring, 2,200 4th graders and 2,300 8th graders took the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) test, and yesterday …
Time Machine Tuesday: Colorado Rocks and Minerals
Back in 1913, mining played an important role in Colorado’s economy and employed thousands of workers. Hundreds more were made …
Help Writing a Resume
If you’re looking for a job, one of the most important things you can do is to create a successful …