Have you Registered to Vote?
Today is National Voter Registration Day! To celebrate, check on your registration status to make sure that your voice will be heard in the coming …
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The Castlewood Canyon Flood of 1933
Today marks the 90th anniversary of one of the worst floods in Denver History. On August 3, 1933 torrential rains caused the Castlewood Canyon Dam …
Holiday Selections
Over one hundred years ago the Colorado Superintendent of Public Instruction published a series of “holiday books” for teachers. The books were full of …
Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep
Did you know that the Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep is the official state animal of Colorado? The General Assembly made the designation in 1961. (Senate …
Holiday Shopping Safety
The day after Thanksgiving is a popular shopping holiday. It is also a popular time for scammers hoping to take advantage of people caught up in frenzied gift shopping. Luckily the Colorado Attorney General’s Office has pulled together some good tips that will help you shop safely this season.
Pronunciation guide for Colorado
Have you ever wondered how to pronounce Buena Vista, or Saguache? Iliff or Nathrop? Del Norte or Uncompahgre? Look no further! We have just added …
Voting Information: What you need to know
You may have already guessed by all of the political ads on tv and the many flyers in your mailbox that election time is coming soon. November 8th is election day this year.
Celebrate Constitution Day
Have you read the constitution lately? Constitution Day is celebrated on September 17th each year to commemorate the signing of the U.S. Constitution in 1787. …
How to Keep (or lose) a Job
So you just got a job — do you know how to keep it? These tips from 1969 still hit the mark in today’s world. …
Interesting Insects
Have you ever been out hiking and noticed a beetle crawling across your path? or spot an interesting butterfly take flight from a nearby bush? …
How Does TABOR Work?
In 1992 Colorado voters passed the Taxpayer Bill of Rights, commonly referred to as TABOR, amending the state constitution (Article X. Section 20). TABOR has …
Climate Equity and Environmental Justice
Climate change has been on our minds a lot lately. Long stretches of hot days and record setting temperatures this summer along with prolonged periods …
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Understanding Ozone
Ozone alerts seem to be a fact of life nowadays. We have been battling issues with air quality in Colorado for decades. Even though Coloradans …
Grab your bike! June is Colorado Bike Month
Get ready to hit the roads and the trails! June is Colorado Bike Month. The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has pulled together many helpful …
Gold!
On May 6th, 1859, John Gregory discovered the first gold lode in Colorado on a hill near the current town of Central City. Previously gold …
Income Tax Time!
Colorado has been collecting income tax from individuals since 1937. A brief history of the tax system in Colorado and tax rate changes was compiled …
Construction Season – How to stay informed
Spring is in the air and it seems like construction projects are springing back into action. Some of them go year round, but at least …
Drug Overdose Prevention
It seems like every day there is a story on the news about fentanyl, drug overdoses and naloxone. According to a recent report from the …
Kids Count in Colorado!
“Kids Count in Colorado!” is an annual publication of the Colorado Children’s Campaign that provides state and county-level data to measure and track the education, health …
Coal Mine Fires in Colorado
Investigations continue in an effort to determine the cause of the Marshall Fire in Boulder County. One potential cause may be an underground coal mine …