Colorado's Economy
Several state agencies publish useful information on Colorado’s economy. These include some serials that can keep Coloradans up-to-date on the state’s economic situations, including: –Colorado …
Colorado State Publications Blog
The Colorado State Publications Library provides Coloradans FREE permanent public access to state government documents.
Water-Saving Landscapes
Even though the worst of the drought years appear to be over, many communities continue to issue water restrictions or guidelines to conserve water. Is …
Help Buying a Home
This is the time of year when many people make the decision to move, and the State of Colorado has information to help you. The …
Visiting Colorado
Planning a trip to Colorado? Live here and having out-of-town visitors? Looking for summer vacation destinations close to home? Need something for the kids to …
Get Out and Vote
It may not be November, but with the 2006 regular legislative session winding to a close this week, and with city elections being held in …
Home Alone
With summer fast approaching many working parents may be looking for child care. A question our library occasionally receives is on the law regarding children …
Gone Fishing!
The 2006 Fishing Guide will be available this month and the warm weather open water fishing season is just around the corner. The Colorado Division …
Colorado’s Constitution
CoSPL has many resources for researching the Colorado Constitution, including text of the Constitution itself (updated most years; current edition also available online) as well …
Wildfire Preparations
Colorado, primarily east of the continental divide, has had little precipitation; as a result, Governor Owens and the legislature are preparing for an active wildfire …
Biographies…In State Documents?
Believe it or not, CoSPL’s collection contains a variety of biographies. We have many “real” published books, including those published by the University Press of …
Healthy Kids
Governor Owens recently vetoed HB1056 which would have required that 50% of items offered in school vending machines meet acceptable nutritional standards. His decision is …
Coexisting With Wildlife
According to the Colorado Division of Wildlife, between 8,000-12,000 bears around the state will be awakening from their winter hibernation within the next few weeks. …
New to the Collection
Check out these resources new to CoSPL’s collection: -Early in 2006 the Colorado Legislature faced several complaints on ethics that made headlines and ultimately led …
Safe Schools
A new title in our collection on gun violence, Project Safe Neighborhood, Final Report, brings to mind that 7 years ago this month the Columbine …
Reaching for Higher Education
Making decisions regarding educational choices after high school graduation is never easy. However, the Colorado Department of Higher Education has a mission to ensure that …
Doing Business in Colorado
Several state agencies publish resources on Colorado business. These agencies include the Office of Economic Development & International Trade and the Department of Regulatory Agencies, …
Gardening in Colorado
Colorado gardeners are happy to see spring here and are always looking for help gardening in our climate! I would like to share one of …
The Immigration Debate
Recently the hot political topic has been illegal immigration, and since Colorado is one of the states most affected by this issue, state government has …
Take A Count
Numbers, numbers, numbers. . . Many agencies of Colorado state government keep track of everything from the number of library books borrowed to the location …
Teen Drivers
Recent news carried the story about the man who used the HOV lane by riding with a dummy. The judge ordered him to auction her …