We are on track to have a very dry summer, with water restrictions already in place. Keep in mind that, because the snowpack was so low last year, reservoirs were low before the snow even began melting this year. Even after several rounds of spring snow, Denver Water says it will stick with the Stage […]
The Bright Sides of Spring Snow
May 3, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Spring has hit. For much of America, that means 80 degree temperatures, but for Colorado, it often means digging out from another snowstorm, followed by 80 degree temperatures, then back to snow again. On the bright side, one good thing about spring snow is that it usually doesn’t stick around very long and it can […]
Celebrating Our 43rd Annual Earth Day
April 30, 2013 by Leave a Comment
With the celebration of Earth Day last week, being mindful of water conservation is essential. We need to keep conservation on our minds all year long. In addition to saving money on your utility bill, water conservation helps prevent water pollution in nearby lakes, rivers and local watersheds. The Colorado River alone offers $26 billion […]
I am grateful for …
April 20, 2013 by Leave a Comment
“I am grateful for the incredible wildlife in our area.” -Erin Boyle
Sustainability Goals
April 20, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock has announced the city’s new “2020 Sustainability Goals.” “These bold goals provide a road map to our residents, city agencies, and businesses on how we can work together to enhance our quality of life today and in the future by preserving our resources,” Hancock said in a news release. “We have […]
Denver: One of the Best Cities for Young Adults
April 15, 2013 by 2 Comments
Here’s another piece of good news for the Denver area. More than 1.8 million U.S. students will be picking up bachelor’s degrees this May and moving on to the next phase of their lives. Where will they live and focus their job hunts? The latest statistics available show that, encouragingly, Denver ranks 9 out of […]
Luxury Home Sales Up
April 5, 2013 by Leave a Comment
There were 43 single-family homes and condos with a price tag of more than $1 million sold in metro Denver this February, which is a 37 percent increase from February 2012. Boulder County had the highest number of luxury homes sold at 13, Denver and Douglas counties came in second at 10 each, and Arapahoe […]