Late Winter is a Great Time for Viewing Bald Eagles
If you’re into birding or wildlife watching, late January and February are some of the best times for viewing Bald Eagles. Not only do the …
Colorado State Publications Blog
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Missing the Stock Show? Learn About Livestock, Virtually
The National Western Stock Show is one of Colorado’s oldest traditions. This January would have been the 115th annual Stock Show, but the decision was …
What is the Office of Consumer Counsel?
Did you know that there is a state office whose mission is to advocate for Colorado utility customers? It’s called the Office of Consumer Counsel …
How Wildlife Survive Colorado Winters
As humans, we have houses, heaters, stoves, and warm clothes and blankets to keep us warm and fed during the winter months. But what about …
Start of the 2021 Legislative Session
In Colorado, the second Wednesday in January traditionally marks the convening of the State Legislature, which holds a 120-day session. This year, however, things are …
Help is Available from Colorado Crisis Services
We all have personal struggles, and if you’re going through a tough time, one of the most helpful things you can do is talk to …
Nutrition and Aging
This time of year, many people are making resolutions to become healthier. As we age, our nutrition needs change. According to Nutrition and Aging, a …
Colorado State Parks: Eleven Mile
Eleven Mile State Park, located in central Colorado’s South Park region, offers a variety of outdoor activities year-round. The central feature of Eleven Mile State …
Time Machine Tuesday: Denver Parks and Parkways
Visitors and those new to Denver often remark on the city’s miles of tree-lined parkways and extensive park system. In 1986, the city’s most significant …
H2infO: Colorado Water Provider Info Tool
Colorado homebuyers and realtors looking for information on a property’s water provider now have a handy new tool. H2infO, a project of the Colorado Water …
COVID-19 Vaccine Information from the State of Colorado
The State of Colorado is currently planning for the distribution of the new COVID-19 vaccine. Today, the state received its first shipments of the vaccine. …
Feeding and Observing Birds in Winter
Finding food can be a challenge for birds in wintertime, so many people choose to provide backyard bird feeders during the colder months. Birds can’t …
Time Machine Tuesday: The State Office Building Turns 100
The State Office Building — home of the Colorado State Library — will soon be marking a century at the corner of Colfax and Sherman, …
Colorado’s Conifers
This year, an Engelmann spruce from Colorado was selected as the official U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree. The tree comes from the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and …
Special Legislative Session Starts November 30
This year a special session of the Legislature has been called to deal with issues surrounding COVID-19 in Colorado. Typically, the Colorado General Assembly meets …
Safe and Healthy Cooking for the Holidays
The holiday food season has arrived! But there are ways that you can still enjoy Thanksgiving dinner and other holiday goodies with an eye on …
How Wildfire Impacts Water Resources
This year we’ve seen one of the most active wildfire seasons in the state’s history. Wildfires have a significant impact on the state’s natural resources; …
Schools and COVID-19: In-Person, Remote, or Hybrid?
As cases continue to rise and many Colorado counties have been moved to a stricter level on the state’s COVID-19 dial, one of the most …
Wildfire Impacts on Wildlife – A New Podcast
2020 has been one of the most active wildfire seasons in our state’s history, with over 600,000 acres burned. Previously in our blog we’ve looked …
Colorado Governors: Davis Waite
Colorado’s only third-party governor, Davis Hanson Waite, served in office from 1893 to 1895. Waite was a member of the Populist party, which experienced a …