Emily Griffith: Our Lady of Education
by Darren Thornberry It is said that Emily Griffith winks at passersby from her stained glass window outside the Old Supreme Court Chambers. Who knew the pensive lady in purple […]
History
Spooky Oddities at the State Capitol
by Ashley Zimmerman As with many old, historical buildings, a number of ghost stories haunt the Colorado state capitol. Officially, there are no ghosts to be found in the building. […]
The Land Where the Columbines Grow
by Ashley Zimmerman It’s a common sight in the capitol every year or so – school kids gleefully working with legislators to learn how a bill becomes a law and […]
Verifiable Oddities in Colorado’s History-The Snowshoe Chaplain of the State Senate
by Ashley Zimmerman His face appears on a stained glass window in the dome of the Colorado capitol. He arrived in Colorado in the summer of 1861, delivered mail on […]
Need a Hint? Tips For Legislators
by Nate Carr Most of us appreciate getting a few pointers every now and then. With the start of a new legislative session, you might find it interesting to learn […]