West Nile Virus
In 2003, West Nile Virus first made its appearance in Colorado and was featured in…
Identity Theft
Identity theft is a serious problem in Colorado and around the nation, and keeps growing…
Colorado Historic Markers
While traveling Colorado’s highways and back roads you may have noticed signs that say “Historic…
Public Utilities Commission investigats Xcel Energy
During last weekend’s sweltering temperatures several power outages, some long lasting, occurred in the Denver…
Child Passenger Safety
Since becoming a first-time grandmother recently, I have taken an interest in child and infant…
Highway Construction
This week, a driver in Massachusetts was killed when a concrete tunnel caved in over…
Trail Finder
Looking for a recreation trail for some summer family fun? Colorado’s 40 state parks offer…
Special Session Begins Today
A special session of the Colorado Legislature begins today, July 6. The session was called…
Emergency Water Supplies and Treatment
These days we all hear about two threats, terrorism and bird flu pandemic, and the…
National Political Conventions
Lately there has been buzz about Colorado hosting the 2008 Democratic National Convention (see Denver…
Lightning Strikes
Here in Colorado, lightning is the number one life threatening weather hazard. Between 1959 and…
Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis was the leading cause of death in nineteenth century American. Almost with the arrival…
Common Law Marriage
June is the month for weddings. Some couples, however, choose to skip the formalities and…
Smoking Ban in Colorado
Colorado lawmakers passed The Colorado Clean Indoor Air Act this past legislative session to protect…
Planning an Outdoor Vacation
I am planning my annual Colorado camping vacation using some of the great resources available…
50th Anniversary of Interstate Highways 1956-2006
In the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1944, Congress acted on recommendations from Interregional Highways ….
Colorado Memorials and Monuments
This Memorial Day week, I would like to highlight a few of the interesting publications…
Moving to Colorado?
Are you thinking about moving to Colorado? Colorado state government offers online information to help…
Colorado's Economy
Several state agencies publish useful information on Colorado’s economy. These include some serials that can…
Water-Saving Landscapes
Even though the worst of the drought years appear to be over, many communities continue…