Eat Local. Recipes from Colorado Proud
Making plans for dinner? Farms and ranches in Colorado produce a great many products including potatoes, onions, apples, peaches, grapes and melons, cattle and calves, …
Samantha Hager
Are Groundhogs the same as Yellow-bellied Marmots?
On February 2nd every year Groundhog Day is celebrated on the east coast when groundhogs supposedly come out of hibernation to check and see if …
Winter Driving Tips
I spent Friday night watching numerous cars slide off of the road and into the ditch by my house. While entertaining, it made me think perhaps I should brush up on my winter driving knowledge. Luckily the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has a site dedicated to winter driving called “Winter Wise.”
Mental Health Resources for the Holidays
The holidays can be a source of increased stress. It can be a difficult time for those who have lost loved ones and those struggling …
Drought and Wildfire Risk
Unseasonably warm temperatures along with one of the driest winters on record have placed the majority of Colorado in drought conditions. Just this weekend two wildfires broke out…
Community Profiles: The Colorado State Demography Office
Last month I was lucky enough to attend the Annual Demography Summit put together by the Colorado State Demography Office. I look forward to it …
Homeless Youth Awareness
Colorado’s PK-12 student population during the 2019-2020 academic year was 913,223. Of those students, 21,420 of them were identified as being homeless. In a March …
Colorado Governors: Charles Spalding Thomas
Colorado’s governor from 1899 to 1901 was Charles Spalding Thomas, who served a single two-year term. His inaugural address, bound with outgoing remarks from previous …
New Congressional District for Colorado
Colorado has recently gained a new seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. Every ten years after the Census has been taken, population data for …
Colorado Bats: The Good Guys
Colorado may not have vampires but we do have a natural bat population. None of them drink human blood. Although bats are a common symbol …
Colorado State Parks: Golden Gate Canyon
About 16 miles west of Golden, Golden Gate Canyon State Park is considered a four-season park by the Colorado Division of Parks and Wildlife. Covering …
Identity Theft and Fraud Prevention
Identity theft occurs when someone fraudulently uses your personal information to obtain credit, take out a loan, open accounts, get identification, or otherwise use your …
Ballot and Voter Information
The November election is less than a month away (November 2, 2021). Ballot information booklets were mailed out to most residents at the end of …
In the news: Investigation into the Aurora Police Department and Aurora Fire
We, an investigation team appointed by Colorado’s Attorney General, Phil Weiser, find that the Aurora Police Department and Aurora Fire Rescue have a pattern and …
Hispanic Heritage in Colorado
Today marks the beginning of National Hispanic Heritage Month running from September 15th through October 15th this year. Colorado has always had a significant Hispanic …
Colorado State Publications Blog, Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion
Camping and Campfire Safety
Planning to go camping this weekend? The Labor Day holiday is just a few days away. The Colorado Division of Parks & Wildlife has some great …
Visualizing Data: Public Health Statistics
Colorado state agencies collect and publish large amounts of data. Health statistics, population data, mental and behavioral health information, environmental data, labor and employment statistics …
Suicide in Colorado
Colorado’s suicide rate is climbing. Since 2009 the suicide death rate has increased each year. To put things in perspective, according to the Office of …
Toll Lanes on US36
Tomorrow (July 21), tolling will begin for the Express Lanes on US36. Toll rates will vary depending on time of day, number of passengers, type …
Avalanche Danger
The storm that came through our state this weekend dropped a lot of snow in the high country. Some places got over 40 inches of …