Traveling in Colorado
Winter travel in Colorado can be challenging because of the weather extremes and the difference in the topology of the state. The plains can be …
Colorado State Publications Blog
The Colorado State Publications Library provides Coloradans FREE permanent public access to state government documents.
Ballot Proposals Regarding School Finance
On the ballot this November are two proposals that deal with school district spending: Amendment 39 and Referendum J. Though closely related they do not …
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Most of us have some connection to those who have had to fight this dreaded and common cancer. …
Audio version of the 2006 Legislative Blue Book
The Colorado Talking Book Library (CTBL) provides free service to Coloradans of all ages who are unable to read standard print material due to visual, …
Term Limits and Retention of Judges
This November one of the ballot issues will be Amendment 40, concerning term limits for Supreme Court and appellate judges. This proposal asks voters to …
Colorado Ballot Proposal Information
At this time Coloradans are receiving the Analysis of the 2006 Ballot Proposals (or “Blue Book”) in the mail. If you miss your copy, you …
Avalanches in Colorado
While it may seem that the snow cover is simply a beautiful winter’s blanket, it ismore complicated and dangerous than many people realize. Snow avalanches …
Historic Georgetown, Colorado
September and October can be great months for visiting Colorado’s high country, with fairly pleasant weather and the gorgeous fall foliage (but be prepared for …
Our Changing Forests
Anyone driving in the mountains of Colorado cannot help but notice the dead trees due to the pine beetle epidemic affecting the western states. This …
More Ideas for School Papers
Recently updated and on the Colorado State Publications Library (CoSPL) web site is a resource list called “School Research Topics: Notable Internet Resources from State …
Colorado Information for Grade School Students
Now that school is in session, our library can expect to receive requests for information from grade school students assigned to do reports on a …
Remembering Sept. 11
Next Monday marks the five year anniversary of Sept.11, and CoSPL has a few resources dealing directly with the tragedy, as well as information on …
Labor Day Revisited
Actually, the Labor Day weekend is now a memory, but how many of our thoughts turned to the workers of Colorado during that time? The …
Flood plains and you
According to the Colorado Water Conservation Board, Flood Protection Program web site, there are estimated to be 65,000 homes and 15,000 commercial, industrial, and business …
Nostalgia
On a recent trip to my favorite mountainous area of Colorado, favorite because it has changed the least from the “old days”, I experienced a …
Resources for Back to School
It’s that time again… CoSPL has an abundance of resources for students, parents, community members, and public officials concerning school information. Some questions that you …
Cryosphere: Where the World Is Frozen
The word “cryosphere” originates from the Greek word kryos, meaning cold, and refers to low-temperature elements of weather such as ice and snow. The Earth’ …
Recycling opportunities and information
With the beginning of the school year, many people may be considering buying a new computer. This brings up the question of how to dispose …
Links to the Lynx
Lynx were reintroduced into Colorado’s mountains in 1999. Recent news reported that the number of lynx kittens born in the wild this year dropped 75%. …
History of the State Penitentiary
I just finished reading Dick Kreck’s newest book, Anton Woode: The Boy Murderer, which tells the true story of an 11-year-old boy convicted of murder …