Prescribed Fire
The recent disastrous North Fork Fire, which started as a controlled burn in Jefferson County, has prompted a renewed interest …
Colorado State Publications Blog
The Colorado State Publications Library provides Coloradans FREE permanent public access to state government documents.
Thomas Hornsby Ferril
Since April is National Poetry Month, it seems an appropriate time to celebrate Colorado’s own Thomas Hornsby Ferril, one of …
Pets
Would you have guessed that the state government has programs that support pet owners and look to the best interest …
Governor's Energy Office
A story in today’s Denver Post reports that new legislation is being offered to change the name of the Governor’s …
Identifying Waterfowl at a Distance
It’s springtime and the weather is warming, and it’s a great time to view ducks and other water birds in your favorite …
Transparency in Government
A trip to Washington D.C. never fails to fill me with a sense of national pride, and serves as a …
Theodore Roosevelt in Colorado
Did you know that President Theodore Roosevelt visited Colorado many times, not just on official business but also for recreation? Roosevelt …
Hooray! It’s Spring!
Spring has sprung and there are many things to do now that the weather is warmer. We people aren’t the only …
Tax Information
Tax day is one month away. If you haven’t done your taxes already, luckily there’s a lot of free information …
Folk Arts in the Classroom
Attention teachers: as you probably know, one very meaningful way of teaching children the arts is by teaching about other cultures. This …
Dying Trees and the State of Colorado Forests
If a tree dies in the forest does anyone notice? The Colorado State Forest Service does. The 2011 Report on …
International Women’s Day/Women’s History Month
Today is International Women’s Day, and March is Women’s History Month. The Colorado State Senate passed a Joint Resolution honoring Women’s History Month. We …
National Nutrition Month
March is National Nutrition Month, highlighting the importance of a nutritious diet. Most people know about fats and sugars being …
Helen Ring Robinson
Tomorrow, March 2, the Colorado Legislature will pass a resolution honoring Helen Ring Robinson, the first woman elected to the …
Happy Birthday Colorado
Yes, you’re probably thinking, Colorado’s birthday is August 1! That is true, as Colorado became a state on August 1, …
Colorado Literacy Week, Feb. 27 – March 2
Next week, the state will shine a spotlight on the importance of early childhood literacy to the future of our …
College and University Histories
Several of Colorado’s state-run colleges and universities have published books on the history of their institution. So if you’re researching …
Tremont House Hotel
When many people think of archaeology, they think of digging up items hundreds or thousands of years old, like arrowheads …
Golden Gate Canyon State Park
This weekend I went snowshoeing in Golden Gate Canyon State Park, and really enjoyed it. Golden Gate is located conveniently …
Town and City Planning: A Look Back
One interesting use of State Publications is to look at old plans, goals, etc., and compare them with what has …