Colorado graduation rates
Graduation season is upon us! Over the past few weekends, high school and college seniors across Colorado have been celebrating their hard-earned degrees. Over 55,000 …
Colorado State Publications Blog
The Colorado State Publications Library provides Coloradans FREE permanent public access to state government documents.
The history of Chinese and Japanese Americans in Colorado
Every May, Colorado celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month to recognize the contributions of AAPI communities to our state’s past, present, and …
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Colorado State Parks: John Martin Reservoir
This week we’re featuring John Martin Reservoir State Park, a large reservoir in southeastern Colorado otherwise known as the “sapphire of the plains.”
Colorado Governors: Jesse Fuller McDonald
We are continuing our series introducing Colorado’s governors with Jesse Fuller McDonald, Colorado’s 16th governor.
Gold!
On May 6th, 1859, John Gregory discovered the first gold lode in Colorado on a hill near the current town of Central City. Previously gold …
Historical Lesson Plans for Arbor Day
In honor of this year’s 150th celebration of the first American Arbor Day, let’s take a look back at how Arbor Day was celebrated in Colorado’s schools at the turn of the 20th century.
Colorado State Parks: James M. Robb – Colorado River
This week we’re featuring one of Colorado’s most unique state parks: the James M. Robb – Colorado River State Park.
Showing the Impact of School Libraries
April is School Library Month! Celebrated since 1983, School Library Month marks the celebration of the “essential role that strong school libraries play in transforming …
Income Tax Time!
Colorado has been collecting income tax from individuals since 1937. A brief history of the tax system in Colorado and tax rate changes was compiled …
Construction Season – How to stay informed
Spring is in the air and it seems like construction projects are springing back into action. Some of them go year round, but at least …
How a Long Bill Becomes a Budget
It’s budget season in Colorado! The Colorado General Assembly is busy preparing the state’s budget for the upcoming fiscal year (July 1, 2022-June 30, 2023). …
Colorado Governors: James H. Peabody
We are continuing our series introducing Colorado’s governors with James H. Peabody, Colorado’s 13th (and, briefly, 15th) governor. He served one full term two-year term …
Equal Pay Day and Wage Transparency in Colorado
This year, Equal Pay Day falls on March 15 in the United States. Equal Pay Day marks how far into the year that an average …
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Drug Overdose Prevention
It seems like every day there is a story on the news about fentanyl, drug overdoses and naloxone. According to a recent report from the …
Colorado State Parks: Jackson Lake
This installment of our state parks series takes us to the “oasis in the plains”: Jackson Lake State Park.
Kids Count in Colorado!
“Kids Count in Colorado!” is an annual publication of the Colorado Children’s Campaign that provides state and county-level data to measure and track the education, health …
“Hidden Voices” in the American Music Research Center
One of the perks of working in a library is stumbling across intriguing new resources. The American Music Research Center (ARMC) at University of Colorado …
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Coal Mine Fires in Colorado
Investigations continue in an effort to determine the cause of the Marshall Fire in Boulder County. One potential cause may be an underground coal mine …
Roses are red…and in Colorado, pink and yellow and purple too
The State Publications Library’s digital repository has many resources from the Colorado State University Extension that can help you grow your own roses all year long!
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, …