Have you ever thought of composting and the benefits it would have for your garden? If so, but you have no idea where to start, Denver Urban Gardens, together with Denver Recycles, will be offering free classes on composting now through the end of October. Each class is hosted at the Gove Community Garden at […]
It’s Never Too Early to Prepare for Fires
May 30, 2014 by Leave a Comment
A recent report released by the Obama administration warns Colorado and neighboring states about the potential impact of climate change causing a growing threat of drought, wildfires and shorter ski seasons in years to come. This massive “National Climate Assessment” is the broadest official review of the U.S. impact of climate change ever compiled. While […]
Where Colorado Leads, the Nation Follows
May 20, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Conservation Colorado Executive Director Pete Maysmith recently released a statement headlined: “Where Colorado leads, the nation follows.” What spurred such a statement? The federal government is joining the effort to tackle climate change by cutting methane leaks just weeks after Colorado regulators approved a new set of rules on air quality aimed at curbing methane […]
Colorado and College Grads
May 16, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Spring is the time of year when new college graduates set their sights on jobs across the country and, for many, life in an entirely new city. Around the same time, recent grads who signed and re-signed leases the previous year weigh the pros and cons of staying put versus moving to a new city […]
The Transformation of Denver’s Transportation, Cont.
May 10, 2014 by Leave a Comment
This May is an exciting time in the world of Transit Oriented Development. Denver Union Station, 95 percent complete, will be unveiled on May 9 through which the Regional Transportation District will celebrate the completion of the $480 million project that will form the hub of a transit network spanning the Denver metro area. Ahead […]
Embracing Solar Energy
May 5, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Industry estimates indicate that only 25 percent of all homes or businesses in Colorado can install solar panels due to a range of factors, such as whether the home or business is rented, the direction the roof faces, the amount of space available on the roof, and the amount of shade from nearby trees on […]
Colorado Breaking Records
April 29, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The oil and natural gas industry plays a pivotal role in bringing substantial economic benefits to Colorado. You may not know that Colorado holds a place in the 10 most oil-rich states. In fact, Colorado energy companies produced nearly 64.1 million barrels of oil during 2013, breaking a record for full-year production that’s stood for […]
Celebrate Spring
April 14, 2014 by Leave a Comment
At Alaris Properties, we would like to wish you a wonderful spring time, no matter how you celebrate. Spring has been observed for centuries by different cultures worldwide. Traditions vary from one country to the next, but many celebrate the season of life. Whether it’s Easter, the Spring Equinox or Passover, spring is the season […]
The Important Connection Between Wind and Water
March 31, 2014 by Leave a Comment
World Water Day is celebrated every March, and this year’s theme was the interdependent relationship between water and energy. Every kilowatt of energy delivered demands 25 gallons of water, however, according to this past World Water Development report from the United Nations, wind power is the most sustainable renewable energy due to its low impact […]