Time Machine Tuesday: Colorado Rocks and Minerals
Back in 1913, mining played an important role in Colorado’s economy and employed thousands of…
mining
More Information on the Animas River Spill
The State of Colorado has set up several new information sites where you can find…
Animas River Spill Situation
Yesterday the governor issued an Executive Order declaring a disaster emergency for the release of…
Time Machine Tuesday: The Vulcan Mine Explosion
This week we use our digitized historical documents to travel back to 1896 and one…
Ludlow 100th Anniversary
Yesterday marked the 100th anniversary of the Ludlow Massacre, which took place April 20, 1914. On…
Colorado Mining Data
Did you know that the Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining & Safety has made available…
Mining Accidents
Yesterday a mine accident in Ouray killed two miners and injured 20 others. Authorities say the…
Ludlow
99 years ago this Saturday, Colorado was the scene of one of the bloodiest and…
Silver Mining
Colorado is famous for its gold – our State Capitol dome is clad in the precious…
The Colorado Gold Rush.
Did you know it’s believed that more people came to the Colorado Gold Rush than…
Tourist Mines
Colorado has a rich history of mining and mineral extraction; in fact, if not for…
Mining for Facts
Mining was one of the industries most important to shaping our state’s history and growth,…