Links to State Information by Subject
Compiled by the Staff of the Colorado State Publications Library (CoSPL), Denver, Colorado
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- QUICK Colorado Information
- General Overview
- Business and Economics
- Corrections
- Education
- Environment
- Government
- Health
- Higher Education
- Housing
- Colorado History/Genealogy
- K-12 Education
- Legal
- Libraries
- Natural Resources
- Permits and Licenses
- Social/Human Services Programs
- Travel/Tourism
- Birth, Death, and Divorce Records - Vital records search and applications forms
- Census Topics - Data on population, housing, and race/ethnicity plus county profiles
- Colorado Data Book - Economic base information, employers, taxes, transportation, quality of life, etc.
- Colorado Emblems and Symbols - State seal, flag, motto, state bird, etc.
- Colorado TV Stations - Station listings and links
- State Newspapers - Listing by cities and Web links
- Statistics - Listing by subject of statistics available from Colorado State Government
- Tax Information - Forms for all types of taxes and electronic filing
- Children/Youth - Links to web pages for state agency information on issues of children/youth
- Colorado by the Numbers - Statistical tables for over 50 subjects
- Colorado History - Links to 1876 State Constitution, biographies of notable Coloradans, subject list of Colorado history books, the Spanish-Mexican Land Grants, quick historical facts and firsts, and much more
- Colorado Homepage - Searchable web site of state agencies and related information
- Colorado Seniors' Page - Links to state government services for seniors
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Colorado State Agency Databases
An annotated list of free databases produced by Colorado state agencies
- Business Resource Guide - Assists businesses with regulatory information
- Business Records - Searchable database of records plus electronic filing
- Colorado Business Information Overview - Online services and information for businesses
- Colorado Data Book - Economic base information, employers, taxes, transportation, quality of life, etc.
- Economic Development - Assistance for small businesses, minorities, women, etc. in business start-up
- Economic Reports - Economic and revenue conditions and projections plus budget reports from the Colorado Legislative Council (click on Information Resources: Economic Studies)
- Inflation - Current and historic CPI (inflation) figures
- Online Business Filing - Secretary of State's Office document filing and searchable database services
- Web Guide for Business and Economic Information - Links to state agencies dealing with businesses plus lists of print reports
- Capital Punishment - History and current information on death row
- Crime in Colorado - Yearly statistics on crime and arrests reported by law enforcement agencies
- Juvenile Justice System Flowchart
- State Penitentiary Records/History - Summary of State Archives holdings in the area of corrections from the 1870's on, plus featured hot links to prisoner index, prison records, history of the State Penitentiary, mug shots
- Statistics - Statewide data on adult inmates, sex offenders, and youth offenders
- Youth - Statistics and facilities for juveniles 10-21years who exhibit delinquent behavior
- Colorado Department of Education
- Colorado Education Statistics statistics on pupil membership, graduation, dropout rates, attendance, etc.
- GED Information
- History of Colorado School District Organization from the territorial legislation in 1861 to present day practice.
- Laws and Regulations
- School Accountability Reports information for individual schools across the state including academic performance, CSAP results, safety and discipline incidents, student/teacher ratio, teacher qualifications and how taxpayer dollars are spent.
- School District Revenues and Expenditures spending and salary information by school and school district.
- Air Quality Today - from the Air Pollution Control Division of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
- Colorado Department of Natural Resources
- Colorado Division of Water Resources
- Environment A to Z - fact sheets on a wide variety of topics from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
- Greening Government - from the Governor's Energy Office.
- Recycling Information and Statistics
- Renewable Energy - information on biofuels, hydropower, solar, wind and geothermal energy from the Governor's Energy Office.
- Water Rights and State Water Resources - a "quick guide" from the State Publications Library.
- Wildfire and Drought Information - Links to web sites for state agency information on fire and drought .
- Census Topics - Data on population, housing, and race/ethnicity plus county profiles
- Colorado Governors since 1861 - List of the Governors of Colorado with photos, biographies and party affiliation
- Employment Resources - Finding employment, labor information, unemployment, and workers' compensation
- Legislative Directory - How to contact state senators and representatives and committee members
- State Legislature - Current bill information, session laws, ballot issues and capitol building tour
- Telephone Directory - Employee and agency telephone/email listings
- Consumer Protection Topics - Provides information on subjects such as child care facilities, food borne illnesses, bioterrorism, product safety, and more
- Health Facilities Information Center - Information/listings including hospitals, clinics, etc.
- Statistics and Research Data - Links to reports on child health, cancer, divorce, etc.
- Suicide Prevention and Intervention - Information fact sheet plus related links and a link to the Suicide Prevention and Intervention Plan
- Colleges and Universities - Web pages for 2 and 4-year institutions
- College in Colorado - Help in selecting a college, applying for admission and financing
- Occupational School - lists of schools from bartending to trucking
- Colorado Emblems and Symbols - State seal, flag, motto, state bird, etc.
- Colorado Historical Society
- Colorado State Archives
- Denver Public Library/Western History Department
- Education History - two partially digitized resources on history of education in the state
- Historic Newspaper Collection - digitized newspapers from as early as 1861 from all around the state
- Colorado Foreclosure Hotline 1-877-601-HOPE a free service for Colorado homeowners who have questions about their home loans
- Colorado Housing and Finance Authority classes on budgeting, home equity and adjustable rate loans
- Division of Real Estates Consumer Corner - basic information about appraiser and real estate transactions and regulation, and to assist the public in making informed decisions about transactions
- Mortgage Broker regulation Division of Real Estate, Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies
- Accountability - School report cards for each district statewide
- Assessment - Student testing (CSAP) results
- Closing the Achievement Gap - Resources to help the educational achievement of at-risk students focusing on No Child Left Behind Act
- Education Directory - School districts, charter schools, organizations, etc.
- Grants - State and federal aid for educators
- Laws & Regulations - Also, grievance, legislation, State Board of Education
- Safe Schools/Youth Violence - links to resources
- School District Statistics - Individual district and school building data
- Standards - Model Contents Standards plus Grade Level Expectations
- Birth, Death, and Divorce Records - Vital records search and applications forms
- Colorado Revised Statutes - Laws in searchable format
- Colorado Supreme Court Library - Services of this legal library open to the public
- Common Law Marriage Facts - Guidelines from the Attorney General
- Court Forms Online - Print forms for adoption, domestic, eviction, probate, etc.
- Juror Information - Provides general information on the jury system and a map of the 22 judicial districts
- Legal Age to Leave Children Alone - statement on considerations for leaving a child alone from the Child Welfare Division
- Rules and Regulations - Colorado Code of Regulations from the Secretary of State
- Tax Information - Forms for all types of taxes and electronic filing
- Tenant and Landlord Rights - information to help avoid or resolve rental housing disagreements
- Colorado Talking Book Library - Provides FREE recorded cassettes, braille, and large-print library materials to eligible readers.
- Colorado State Publications Library - central clearinghouse for state agency electronic and print resources
- Colorado Supreme Court Library - Services of this legal library open to the public
- Colorado Virtual Library - Search library catalogs throughout the state
- Directory of Colorado Libraries - Searchable by library name, location and/or staff.
- Colorado Avalanche Information Center - Facts, statistics, and educational information
- Colorado Water Conservation Board - Water supply and flood protection, ordering floodplain maps, etc.
- Fire and Drought Resources - Links to web sites for state agency information on fire and drought
- Geological Survey - Catalog of publications on avalanches, dinosaurs, geothermal, swelling soils, etc.
- State Parks - Location and activity descriptions for 40 parks
- Threatened and Endangered Species of Colorado - List includes status and species information
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Water Resources - Streamflow data, well permitting, dam safety, water administration, etc.
- Wildlife - Hunting, fishing, education, viewing plus a kid's page
- Bingo/Raffle Licenses - Assistance in how to legally conduct a bingo/raffle activity
- Child Care Licensing Information - Phone contacts for licensing and complaints
- Insurance Company and Agent Licensing - Search database to verify status of insurance entities
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K-12 Teacher Licensing - Information and requirements needed to obtain a Colorado educator license
- Occupational and Professional Licensing - Search licensees from dentists to plumbers
- Permits and Licenses Index - Links by categories to sites with information and forms
- Private Possession of Wildlife Licensing - Definitions and prohibited species
- Real Estate and Appraiser Licensing - Search company and individual status
Social/Human Services Programs
- Adults - Programs on the aging, child support, income and food assistance
- Children - Child care and welfare plus youth corrections
- County Departments of Social Services - Listing with contact information
- Human/Social Services Topics by Need - Listings of related topics from abuse to refugees
- Medicaid - Answers to questions about Medicaid and managed care
- State and Veterans Nursing Homes - Central source of information on facilities, admissions, etc.
- Colorado Scenic Byways - Shows and describes routes through statewide scenic areas
- Community and Visitor Information - Chambers of commerce and attractions, museums, sports, outdoor recreation, etc.
- Maps - Street maps for Colorado cities and counties
- State Newspapers - Listing by cities and Web links
- Colorado TV Stations
- Visitor Data - Tourism Office promotional activities and strategic research
Couldn't find what you need? Contact the library and ask a question at: spl@cde.state.co.us