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Let's protect open space, our blue skies, wildlife, people and our historic neighborhoods.


Xcel Energy Rates & Denver Water Rates going up – Are you wondering why?
Wondering why Xcel rates are going up... again?! Could it be all the executive pay and bonuses along with the expensive advertising campaigns including billboards and banner ads everywhere (and for what purpose, they have no competition!?). How many millions of dollars have been spent by Xcel over the years on billboards and advertising agencies? Wondering why Denver Water bills are going up... again? Same problem – overpaid executives, and wasteful spending on advertising ca
5 days ago


Is it any wonder?
What could possibly be causing this? Is it corporations? Meanwhile... everywhere in Denver: Is it any wonder that our climate changing ways are destroying our state and world? The nonstop demolishing of the last of Denver's historic & affordable housing to be replaced with unaffordable and poorly-built skyrise housing, filling dumpsters with loads of beautiful bricks, wood and construction debris, heavy machinery, dump trucks and dumpsters everywhere destroying our roads suc
Dec 27, 2025


Zoning Changes: Colorado Government Corruption
The question of whether Governor Jared Polis and other members of our state and city governments are personally profiting from state-level zoning changes by selling investment properties is a subject of ongoing political scrutiny and public debate, with no official finding of wrongdoing yet... however, it certainly seems feasible: This aerial shows the location of the property at Walnut and 38th St. Source: Boulder County Assessor’s records. Allegations of Conflict of Inter
Dec 16, 2025


Population “Crisis”: A Thought-provoking Response
Is declining population growth really a problem? No, it's the one of the most positive pieces of news we've had in a long time. Below is...
Jul 2, 2025


Westside Letting Trees Perish at the Park Hill Golf Course
2025 Update: Fortunately, Denver voters shot down Westside's development plans in three separate votes, defending the conservation...
Aug 6, 2024


Construction Defects in Denver
With all the non-stop fast construction in Denver, there is no surprise there is a significant issue with construction defects that are...
May 14, 2024


Overpopulation Myths
This is a great interview that dispels some of the most common overpopulation myths: Overpopulation Is Still a Huge Problem: An Interview...
Apr 25, 2024


ADU & Trampoline Trump Tree in Denver
As ADUs continue to sprawl into Park Hill, more and more mature, healthy trees are felled by people who apparently do not prefer shade,...
Mar 2, 2024


24,000 Denver metro apartments were empty at the end of 2023
Is Denver having a housing crisis? No. There are plenty of places to rent, and yet developers are building everywhere, and our city...
Feb 21, 2024


ADU Rezoning Laws Destroying Single Family Home Neighborhoods In Denver
Will New ADU Rezoning Laws Destroy Single Family Home Neighborhoods In Denver? This article is an interesting read about ADUs from...
Feb 19, 2024
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