Links to State Information by Subject

Compiled by the Staff of the Colorado State Publications Library (CoSPL), Denver, Colorado

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• General Overview
• Business and Economics
• Corrections
• Education
• Environment
• Government
• Health
• Housing
• Colorado History/Genealogy
• Legal
• Libraries
• Natural Resources
• Permits and Licenses
• Social/Human Services Programs
• Travel/Tourism

QUICK Colorado Information

• Birth, Death, and other Vital Records - Vital records information and request forms
• Census Topics - Data on population, housing, and race/ethnicity plus county profiles
• Colorado Emblems and Symbols - State seal, flag, motto, state bird, etc.
• Statistics - Listing by subject of statistics available from Colorado State Government
• Tax Information - Forms for all types of taxes and electronic filing

General Overview

• 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 State Agency Databases
  An annotated list of free databases produced by Colorado state agencies

Business and Economics

• Business Resource Guide - Assists businesses with regulatory information
• Business Records - Searchable database of records plus electronic filing
• Colorado Business Information - Online services and information for businesses
• 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
• Inflation - Current and historic CPI (inflation) figures
• Key Industries - Profiles of the major industries in Colorado from the Office of Economic Development and International Trade
• 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

Corrections

• Colorado Crime Statistics - Yearly statistics on crime and arrests reported by law enforcement agencies
• Juvenile Justice System Flowchart (PDF)
• 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

Education

• Assessment - Student testing (CSAP) results
• Colleges and Universities - Web pages for 2 and 4-year institutions
• Colorado Department of Education
• Colorado Education Statistics - statistics on pupil membership, graduation, dropout rates, attendance, and individual school district data.
• Education Directory - School districts, charter schools, organizations, etc.
• Financial Transparency for Colorado Schools
• Funding - information from the School Finance Unit of the Colorado Department of Education
• Grants - State and federal aid for educators
• High School Equivalency/GED Information
• My Colorado Journey - a platform to explore career pathways, with information on work, education and support services.
• Occupational Schools - lists of schools from bartending to trucking
• Policy Rules and Laws
• Safe Schools/Youth Violence - links to resources in the areas of safe schools, bullying, and youth violence prevention.
• School District Revenues and Expenditures - spending and salary information by school and school district.
• SchoolView Interactive portal for the Colorado Growth Model, and school performance data.
• Standards - Colorado standards and sample curriculum

Environment

• 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
• Colorado Energy Office - facts on energy sources in Colorado, and energy efficiency.
• Environment Information - fact sheets on a wide variety of topics from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
• Recycling Information and Statistics
• 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.

Government

• 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

Health

• 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.
• Health and Environmental Data - Links to data on child health, cancer, divorce, etc.
• Suicide Prevention and Intervention - Suicide hotline numbers, information on suicide prevention, and statistics.

Colorado History/Genealogy

• Colorado Emblems and Symbols - State seal, flag, motto, state bird, etc.
• History Colorado (Colorado Historical Society)
• Colorado State Archives
• Denver Public Library/Western History Department
• Historic Newspaper Collection - digitized newspapers from as early as 1861 from all around the state

Housing

• 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 Estate's Consumer Resources - basic information about appraiser and real estate transactions and regulation, and to assist the public in making informed decisions about transactions

Legal

• Birth, Death, and Other Vital 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
• 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
• Rules and Regulations - Colorado Code of Regulations from the Secretary of State
• Stop Fraud Colorado - from the Consumer Protection section of the Colorado Attorney General's Office
• Tax Information - Forms for all types of taxes and electronic filing
• Tenant and Landlord Rights - information to help avoid or resolve rental housing disagreements

Libraries

• 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 - a gateway to library resources and news
• Directory of Colorado Libraries - Searchable by library name, location and/or staff.

Natural Resources

• 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
• Water Resources - Streamflow data, well permitting, dam safety, water administration, etc.
• Wildlife - Hunting, fishing, education, viewing plus a kid's page

Permits and Licenses

• Bingo/Raffle Licenses - Assistance in how to legally conduct a bingo/raffle activity
• Child Care Licensing Information - Phone contacts for licensing and complaints
• K-12 Teacher Licensing - Information and requirements needed to obtain a Colorado educator license
• Occupational and Professional Licensing - Search licensees from dentists to plumbers
• Private Possession of Wildlife Licensing - Definitions and prohibited species 
• Real Estate and Appraiser Licensing - Search company and individual status 

Social/Human Services Programs

• Children and Families - Child care and welfare plus youth corrections
• County Departments of Social Services - Listing with contact information
• Economic Security - Programs on the aging, child support, income and food assistance
• Human Services - Links to information on getting assistance for children, families, persons with disabilities, the older population, victims of abuse as well as financial and food assistance. topics from abuse to refugees
• Medicaid - Answers to questions about Medicaid and managed care from Health First Colorado (Colorado's Medicaid Program)
• Veterans Community Living Centers - Central source of information on facilities, admissions, etc.

Travel/Tourism

• Colorado Scenic Byways - Shows and describes routes through statewide scenic areas
• Colorado Tourism Office
• Maps - Street maps for Colorado cities and counties through the Online Transportation Information System.

Couldn't find what you need? Contact the library and ask a question at: spl@cde.state.co.us