Avalanche Danger
The storm that came through our state this weekend dropped a lot of snow in the high country. Some places …
Colorado State Publications Blog
The Colorado State Publications Library provides Coloradans FREE permanent public access to state government documents.
Licensed Professions and Occupations
Our library receives many questions about how to search for an occupational license. If you are licensed in an occupation and …
Colorado Military History
The nation’s military history was the theme of the Denver Veteran’s Day Parade this year. Colorado has an interesting and extensive …
Marijuana Enforcement, Licenses, and Rules
The Colorado Department of Revenue’s newly-designed website now includes a Marijuana Enforcement webpage which includes helpful information for marijuana retailers, …
Departmental Budget Requests
Each Colorado state departmental agency is required to submit their budget request to the Office of State Planning and Budgeting on …
Colorado Points of Interest
As you travel through Colorado, you will find numerous markers designating points of interest. Some of these are historical, and others …
The Crash of 1893
The 1929 stock market crash wasn’t the only crash to occur in late October; an earlier event sparked one of …
Colorado State Hospital
The Colorado Mental Health Institute at Pueblo (CMHIP), formerly known as the Colorado State Hospital, is celebrating its 135th anniversary …
2014 Election Information
Election day is Tuesday, November 4 — just a week from tomorrow. If you haven’t voted yet, now is the …
Ebola
There are no cases of Ebola in Colorado, but the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment wants Coloradans to …
Genetically Modified Foods
One of the questions on this year’s ballot concerns whether or not food should be labeled to state whether it …
Degree Within Reach
Colorado college students have long enjoyed a program where they can transfer their credits from community college to a 4-year …
School Librarians
School librarians play an important role in students’ education. To find out how, check out the Colorado State Library’s DVD and …
Online Vehicle Registration Renewal
Did you know that you can renew your vehicle registration online? There’s no longer any need to send a check …
Gaming and Gambling in Colorado
One of the ballot measures that voters will decide on this November is Amendment 68. According to the State Ballot …
AIDS Awareness Month
October is AIDS awareness month. Though often associated with the 1980s, AIDS is still very much a problem around the …
Minimum Wage
Colorado’s current minimum wage is $8.00/hr. According to the Colorado Constitution, the minimum wage is adjusted annually for inflation. Check out …
Italian-American Heritage Month
Italian Americans have made significant contributions to our state. You can read more about Colorado’s Italians and their history in …
Safe Schools
October is Safe Schools Month. The State of Colorado has established the School Safety Resource Center (SSRC), a state agency dedicated …
Family and School Partnership in Education Month
October is being recognized in Colorado as a time to bring awareness to the partnership between families and schools in helping students …