HOW COLORADO HANDLED THE 1965 FLOODS

HOW COLORADO HANDLED THE 1965 FLOODS

Our state has faced flood disaster before. Leaders in 1965 solved their problem expeditiously. A special session raised taxes – for a 13-month period – to pay for highway restoration projects. Local projects shared in the revenues. They suggested legislation to handle...
WRONG PLACE, WRONG TIME AGAIN: Hick Parties While Colorado Suffers

WRONG PLACE, WRONG TIME AGAIN: Hick Parties While Colorado Suffers

Another natural disaster for Colorado, another black tie event for Governor John Hickenlooper.  Saturday night, Hick wined and dined with Denver’s top oil and gas folks at a black tie gala as Coloradans suffered with intense flooding throughout the state. Of...
THOUGHTS & PRAYERS: How to Help Those Affected by the Floods

THOUGHTS & PRAYERS: How to Help Those Affected by the Floods

This summer, Colorado saw more than its share of natural disasters in the form of wildfires.  Now, this fall, Coloradans are bracing against massive flooding throughout the state.  Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have lost family, loved ones, pets, and...