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The 10,000 Year Clock

Megan Moore : Wednesday April 18, 1:49PM

A recent "Stuff to Blow your Mind" podcast was brought to my attention. The podcast was about a 10,000 year clock that is being built inside of a mountain in West Texas. You read that correctly... a clock that … More »

Denver Water Repairing and Restoring Aging Infrastructure

Jackie Ganfield : Monday October 10, 1:40PM

In order for Denver Water to keep their commitment of safe and high quality water to their customers, Denver Water has a few upcoming projects that must occur with urgency. For instance, Denver Water is … More »

Steve Jobs, Simplicity and Sustainability

Jeff Hohensee : Thursday October 6, 9:44AM

Steve Jobs, who died yesterday, is credited with making computers user-friendly. He was discounted, even fired, yet he dramatically changed the world for the better by following his dreams. He transformed … More »

Denver Water’s Latest News

Jackie Ganfield : Wednesday October 5, 1:13PM

Denver Water has released their 2011 Solutions Magazine . This issue is focused on preserving water for future generations. Topics that are covered in this issue range from: The Use Only What You Need … More »

Politics forces Colorado to miss $22 million for health insurance exchanges

Jason Page : Monday October 3, 9:55AM

As reported in Friday's Denver Post , the bi-partisan board charged with creating health insurance exchanges in the state of Colorado missed a federal application deadline that could have provided up to 22 … More »

Salazar Trying to Broker Development/Conservation Compromise

Jeff Hohensee : Friday September 30, 2:32PM

The Denver Post reports today on Interior Secretary Ken Salazar's trip to Colorado, Utah and New Mexico this past week to try to bridge some of the gaps between forces that want to develop the West's oil … More »

Wangari Maathai, 1940–2011

Jeff Hohensee : Monday September 26, 4:44PM

"The planting of trees is the planting of ideas. By starting with the simple act of planting a tree, we give hope to ourselves and to future generations." Wangari Maathai I did not ever have the honor … More »

Potential 5.5 percent water rate increase

Jackie Ganfield : Wednesday September 21, 3:26PM

Denver Water s board will vote on a 5.5 percent rate increase to improve and maintain upkeep on our water system. A few initiatives featured in this rate hike would be a watershed protection initiative, … More »

Redistricting and Reapportionment continues

Nichole Goodman : Friday September 9, 5:16PM

Long awaited redistricting maps for the Colorado Senate and Colorado House are now available for viewing .  The final plans will be voted on September 19, 2011. More »

FasTracks Gets $1 Billion Boost from Feds

Jason Page : Thursday September 1, 9:33AM

The Regional Transportation District's (RTD) FasTracks light rail expansion received a 1 billion grant from the Federal Transit Administration . This grant will help the East Corridor train to Denver … More »

No Private School Vouchers in Douglas County

Jason Page : Tuesday August 30, 1:05PM

As reported by the Denver Post , a Denver District Judge upheld an earlier ruling declaring a Douglas County school voucher program unconstitutional because tax payer money was being used to pay private and … More »

Addressing the Issue of Homelessness from the Heart of it

Kim Hughes : Wednesday August 24, 3:54PM

Arguably the largest barrier for those who are experiencing homelessness is the unemployment level and it's even harder for them to get employed when they don't have an address. Colorado Coalition for the … More »

Redistricting Debate Continues

Jason Page : Tuesday August 23, 9:36AM

Colorado Democrats released their latest congressional district maps yesterday , maps they claim will make congressional races more competitive. The Democrat's proposal is a stark contrast to the Republican … More »

Movement on DOE’s Commercial Building Asset Rating Program

Chris Woldum : Thursday August 18, 12:32PM

On Monday, August 8, the Department of Energy published a Notice of Request for Information on their plans to develop a voluntary National Asset Ration Program for Commercial Buildings. This voluntary … More »