Wind Power and its Effect on Wildlife
You’ve probably seen the massive white windmill-like towers dotting Colorado’s eastern plains, used for harvesting wind…
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Do you remember?
Did you go to a Colorado college? Want to have some fun with your kids?…
The Colorado Gold Rush.
Did you know it’s believed that more people came to the Colorado Gold Rush than…
It's Colorado Day
Today is Colorado Day, marking the anniversary of Colorado’s statehood, granted in 1876 by President…
The Tall Chief
The next time you’re enjoying a beer at the Wynkoop, how about raising a glass…
Honest John
In 1889 when it wasn’t always popular to run for public office, it is said…
Josephine Roche: A Woman Ahead of Her Time.
Long before Helen Reddy sang about feminism in the 1970’s, Josephine Roche was leading the…
Did you know…
Did you know the Tabor Center is named for Horace Tabor? He was a prospector…
Is your home famous?
Colorado is famous for its ability to blend the old with the new. Many of…
Colorado Adult Education and Family Literacy Week, Sept 13-17, 2010
In support of H. Res 1472, Governor Bill Ritter signed a proclamation designating September 13-17…
Bed bugs!
Perhaps you’ve heard the commotion about the influx of bed bugs in Colorado and the…
Colorado has a Poet Laureate.
Per Executive order A2010-127, available at our library, Colorado has an official Poet Laureate.David Mason…
General Mills 100,000 Book Giveaway!
Here’s a great opportunity for libraries to get free books.According to General Mills:“As part of…
Denver Bicycle sharing
Picking Earth Day, April 22, 2010, Denver Mayor, John Hickenlooper, launched the nation’s first large-scale…
The Great Colorado Payback
For the past 3 weeks the Antiques Roadshow has been airing episodes that were taped…
Terrorism and Citizen Vigilance
Last week someone who was taking videos from the top of Dillon Reservoir was reported…
New Year’s Resolution: Weight Loss
Are you, or someone you know, resolving to lose weight in 2008? The Physical Activity…
Colorado Health Care Resources
For anyone seeking Colorado health care, trying to find out where to get help can…
Earthquakes in Colorado?
Although Colorado is not in the top 10 earthquake states as reported on page 2…
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Despite the fact that 32 years ago researchers first recognized fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS), the…