The Digital Repository Top 5: the most popular newly digitized materials of 2021
As we near the end of 2021, we’re sharing the most popular items that the State Publications Library added to our digital repository over the past year.
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Mestaa’ėhehe Mountain (and other geographic name changes)
The Colorado Geographic Naming Advisory Board (Board) recently received approval for its first renaming recommendation: Mestaa’ėhehe Mountain in Clear Creek County.
Mental Health Resources for the Holidays
The holidays can be a source of increased stress. It can be a difficult time…
Colorado State Parks: Harvey Gap
Just in time for the cold weather to set in, we’re profiling one of Colorado’s ice fishing hotspots: Harvey Gap State Park!
Drought and Wildfire Risk
Unseasonably warm temperatures along with one of the driest winters on record have placed the majority of Colorado in drought conditions. Just this weekend two wildfires broke out…
Community Profiles: The Colorado State Demography Office
Last month I was lucky enough to attend the Annual Demography Summit put together by…
Homeless Youth Awareness
Colorado’s PK-12 student population during the 2019-2020 academic year was 913,223. Of those students, 21,420…
Colorado Governors: Charles Spalding Thomas
Colorado’s governor from 1899 to 1901 was Charles Spalding Thomas, who served a single two-year…
New Congressional District for Colorado
Colorado has recently gained a new seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. Every ten…
Colorado Bats: The Good Guys
Colorado may not have vampires but we do have a natural bat population. None of…
Colorado State Parks: Golden Gate Canyon
About 16 miles west of Golden, Golden Gate Canyon State Park is considered a four-season…
Addressing Colorado’s Digital Divide
A recent Pew survey found that while over 75% of Americans have a smartphone, there…
Identity Theft and Fraud Prevention
Identity theft occurs when someone fraudulently uses your personal information to obtain credit, take out…
Ballot and Voter Information
The November election is less than a month away (November 2, 2021). Ballot information booklets…
In the news: Investigation into the Aurora Police Department and Aurora Fire
We, an investigation team appointed by Colorado’s Attorney General, Phil Weiser, find that the Aurora…
Hispanic Heritage in Colorado
Today marks the beginning of National Hispanic Heritage Month running from September 15th through October…
Camping and Campfire Safety
Planning to go camping this weekend? The Labor Day holiday is just a few days…
Visualizing Data: Public Health Statistics
Colorado state agencies collect and publish large amounts of data. Health statistics, population data, mental…
How to Spot the Differences Between Eagles and Hawks
Say you’re looking up at the sky and you see a large, soaring bird. You…
How Transportation Projects Help Tell the Story of Colorado’s Past
Did you know that state transportation agencies, such as the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT),…