Historic Preservation
In an effort to help save Colorado’s quickly vanishing historic buildings and sites, voters in 1992 approved a measure that would enable a portion of …
Colorado State Publications Blog
The Colorado State Publications Library provides Coloradans FREE permanent public access to state government documents.
Living With Asthma
If you live in Colorado chances are that you know someone with asthma. Colorado has the second highest prevalence of asthma in the country with …
Prairie Dog Sightings
April and May are the months to start seeing young prairie dogs at burrows in Front Range open spaces. The black-tailed prairie dog is the …
Mining for Facts
Mining was one of the industries most important to shaping our state’s history and growth, and many Colorado mountain towns had their roots as mining …
March: Women’s History Month
By Presidential Proclamation, March is designated Women’s History Month to honor the contributions that women have made in our society. Related titles in our collection …
Flu Epidemic vs Pandemic
Hear that coughing and sneezing – that means it’s flu season. Numbers of suffers seem to be down this year, but infections are tracked by …
Weird Weather
March has often been considered a month of unpredictable weather as we move from winter into spring, and this March looks like it will be …
Wolves in Colorado
The prospect of wolves migrating into Colorado is a polarizing topic. Consequently, last week when a lone wolf was spotted in the Northern Colorado mountains, …
The Court of Last Resort
The Colorado Supreme Court is indeed the state’s court of last resort and its decisions are binding on all other state courts. Governor Owens recently …
Colorado Education Standards
Over the past week there has been considerable debate over whether Overland High School teacher Jay Bennish’s controversial lecture was within the appropriate curriculum for …
Goose on the Loose
Long-time residents of the Front Range can remember that sighting a Canada goose was rare and a thrill. Now they are everywhere, taking over our …
Smoke Rises at the State Capitol
Banning smoking in public places in Colorado has risen to the top of many debates this past week as the legislature conducts hearings on proposed …
Architectural Styles
Walking around town or looking through photographs, you will notice that Colorado has a fine array of historic architecture in many very different styles. There …
Energy Conservation
President Bush’s recent “energy tour,” which included a stop at Golden’s NREL, reflects everyone’s concern about rising energy costs this winter. The State of Colorado …
Bald Eagles Flying High in Colorado!
Recently the federal government announced that the bald eagle could be delisted as an endangered species within a year or so. Over 40 years ago …
Hunting Safety
Everyone is talking about Vice President Dick Cheney’s accidentally shooting his companion on a hunting trip in Texas. For researchers wanting to find information on …
Colorado State Capitol Building
While the 2006 Colorado legislature is in session, upgrades to the capitol building have been put on hold. It’s a great time to tour the …
Have Questions About Your Taxes?
Questions always come up as we organize tax information in anticipation for filing. It’s not too early to start. Who has the answers to all …
History of Education in Colorado
The State Publications Library, part of the Colorado Department of Education, has a wide variety of information pertaining to the history of education in Colorado. …
Lobbyist Information
With the 2006 legislative session in progress, you may want to contact a lobbyist. You can use the Registered Professional Lobbyist Directory and the Registered …