Time Machine Tuesday: Colorado Yule Marble
Did you know that the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. are constructed of …
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Time Machine Tuesday: Summer Floods
As hot and dry as it has been so far this summer, it’s hard to believe that most of Colorado’s …
Time Machine Tuesday: Colorado Place Names
Did you know that the name of Golden has nothing to do with gold? What name is Calhan a misspelling …
Time Machine Tuesday: "Mineral and Water Resources of Colorado," 1968
Fifty years ago Colorado’s two U.S. Senators, Gordon Allott and Peter Dominick, requested the State of Colorado and the U.S. …
Time Machine Tuesday: Biodiversity
Did you know that today, May 22, is International Day for Biological Diversity? Biological diversity – usually shortened to “biodiversity” …
Time Machine Tuesday: Native American Rock Art
If you are exploring the rural areas of western Colorado you may see some examples of rock art created by …
Time Machine Tuesday: Teaching In Colorado
Today is National Teacher Appreciation Day, a day for thanking the educators who made differences in our lives and for …
Time Machine Tuesday: In Search of the "Climate Cure"
Today we often think of early settlers coming to Colorado seeking wealth, but in fact, just as many — if …
Time Machine Tuesday: Denver’s Trees
Friday, April 27 is Arbor Day, a day for encouraging the planting of trees and celebrating their importance. Today, Arbor Day …
Time Machine Tuesday: The State Board of Land Commissioners
One of Colorado’s oldest state agencies is the State Board of Land Commissioners, known informally as the State Land Board. The …
Time Machine Tuesday: The Victor Labor War of 1903-04
Victor, Colorado, near Cripple Creek in Teller County, is one of Colorado’s most historic mining towns. Incorporated in 1894, Victor …
Time Machine Tuesday: Salmonella Outbreak
It’s not a pleasant topic, but it’s certainly an important one for cities and towns to learn from. Exactly ten …
Time Machine Tuesday: The Parshall Flume
Water is a precious resource in Colorado, so its use and conservation have been extensively studied by scientists throughout Colorado …
Time Machine Tuesday: Springtime!!
Hooray for the first day of Spring! Coloradans have always enjoyed springtime, with our mild and sunny weather. A century ago, however, …
Time Machine Tuesday: Colorado’s First Ladies
March is Women’s History Month, an appropriate time to recognize the First Ladies of our state. Whether they came to …
Time Machine Tuesday: Byers-Evans House Museum
Nestled between the looming structures of the Denver Art Museum is a hidden treasure, the Byers-Evans House Museum at 1310 …
Time Machine Tuesday: Colorado’s Vote Against the Olympics
The 2018 winter games have come and gone, and once again Colorado’s leaders are looking to the future and hoping …
Time Machine Tuesday: Income Tax Statistics
Income tax filing season has arrived. How do today’s incomes compare with those in the past? It’s hard to believe …
Time Machine Tuesday: The Sweeter Side of Colorado History
This Valentine’s Day you may find yourself the recipient of candies or cupcakes, or might be planning a special dessert …
Time Machine Tuesday: Creative Spaces
As housing prices go up and more and more people want to live in the city, the space available to …