Addressing Colorado’s Digital Divide
A recent Pew survey found that while over 75% of Americans have a smartphone, there is a wide discrepancy between income levels for other devices …
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Wind Power and its Effect on Wildlife
You’ve probably seen the massive white windmill-like towers dotting Colorado’s eastern plains, used for harvesting wind energy. There’s no question that wind is an important new source of energy …
Do you remember?
Did you go to a Colorado college? Want to have some fun with your kids? Show them what things were like when you went to …
The Colorado Gold Rush.
Did you know it’s believed that more people came to the Colorado Gold Rush than to the California Gold Rush? It’s true. The Colorado Gold …
It's Colorado Day
Today is Colorado Day, marking the anniversary of Colorado’s statehood, granted in 1876 by President Ulysses S. Grant. To celebrate, there is free admission today …
The Tall Chief
The next time you’re enjoying a beer at the Wynkoop, how about raising a glass to the co-founder of the city of Denver. Edward Wanshaer …
Honest John
In 1889 when it wasn’t always popular to run for public office, it is said that the Republican machine paid two dollars per vote. John …
Josephine Roche: A Woman Ahead of Her Time.
Long before Helen Reddy sang about feminism in the 1970’s, Josephine Roche was leading the charge. Roche was born in Nebraska and attended college at …
Did you know…
Did you know the Tabor Center is named for Horace Tabor? He was a prospector that came west to seek his fortune in the Colorado …
Is your home famous?
Colorado is famous for its ability to blend the old with the new. Many of Colorado’s neighborhoods have beautiful homes that were built in the …
Colorado Adult Education and Family Literacy Week, Sept 13-17, 2010
In support of H. Res 1472, Governor Bill Ritter signed a proclamation designating September 13-17 as Colorado Adult Education and Family Literacy Week.Congressional declaration, H. …
Bed bugs!
Perhaps you’ve heard the commotion about the influx of bed bugs in Colorado and the nuisance they can become. Bed bugs are small blood sucking …
Colorado has a Poet Laureate.
Per Executive order A2010-127, available at our library, Colorado has an official Poet Laureate.David Mason was born and raised in Bellingham, Washington. David Mason’s family …
General Mills 100,000 Book Giveaway!
Here’s a great opportunity for libraries to get free books.According to General Mills:“As part of a commitment to children’s literacy, Cheerios cereal along with Jon …
Denver Bicycle sharing
Picking Earth Day, April 22, 2010, Denver Mayor, John Hickenlooper, launched the nation’s first large-scale citywide bicycle sharing program. The idea being to help Denver …
The Great Colorado Payback
For the past 3 weeks the Antiques Roadshow has been airing episodes that were taped in Denver. One of the issues touched on was the …
Terrorism and Citizen Vigilance
Last week someone who was taking videos from the top of Dillon Reservoir was reported to authorities and, fortunately, found to be innocent. Did you …
New Year’s Resolution: Weight Loss
Are you, or someone you know, resolving to lose weight in 2008? The Physical Activity and Nutrition Program has information to perhaps further motivate you. …
Colorado Health Care Resources
For anyone seeking Colorado health care, trying to find out where to get help can be a daunting task. The Department of Health Care Policy …
Earthquakes in Colorado?
Although Colorado is not in the top 10 earthquake states as reported on page 2 of Prepared: Emergency Management News, Coloradans may have a false …