We must save Denver’s trees during this drought
Re: “Denver Water considers banning lawn watering as drought continues,” August 26 news story.
I’m very concerned about the condition of Denver’s street trees. Driving on Spear Blvd. towards University Blvd., Washington Street, and almost every street along the way, you see large dead or dying trees. The high temperatures do have something to do with the stress these trees are exhibiting; however, they need to be deep root watered even if total outside watering restrictions exist. The Denver arborist should devise a plan to save our trees.
Elaine Little, Denver
Colorado’s drought is not over
In spite of recent rains, the state of Colorado is under a severe drought. Many homeowners like me have xeriscape and brown lawns. Many others water their lawns at will, including in the heat of the day. Why do they, as well as quite a few businesses, parks and median strips, assume that itap necessary to keep these areas green by costly watering? When will they ever learn?
Susan Stephens, Boulder
Re: “Denver among Democrats’ finalists,” August 21 news story.
Yesterday’s paper had an article to let all know that Denver is in the running to host the Democratic Convention.
I suppose that would be okay if all the delegates bring their own water for their stay in Denver.
Alvina Mabry, Golden
Another police car left on the tracks?
Re: “2 killed in double shooting; police truck struck by train,” August 22 news story.
In 2022, police from Platteville and Fort Lupton left a suspect in a police car on the train tracks, and the train hit that car. You would have thought a lesson would be learned; now in Thornton, another police car was left on the RTD light rail tracks and got hit. No one was inside the car, but still, a very stupid move.
Maybe if they take the money out of the police officer’s check to pay for the police car, they will learn something. But I doubt it.
Leroy M. Martinez, Denver
With priorities this backward, our capital is truly for sale
Re: “Selling out: Big business brought political influence. The bill is now due,” August 23 opinion.
This column belonged on the front page of the Perspective section of the Sunday Denver Post.
Never in our history have we had a president who treated his job like a business instead of running the country and addressing what are the biggest issues for the citizens of this country.
Higher gas prices, higher grocery prices and housing affordability are just a few things that come to mind. We are the richest country in the world and yet we spend that money on a senseless war in Iran and a $68 million race through the streets of the capital while cutting SNAP benefits and Medicaid for needy families. Rural hospitals are closing in red states and blue states forcing people to drive sometimes over a hundred miles to give birth to their child. Ironically this has a greater effect on red states which leaves me shaking my head.
Our budget deficit just hit $40 trillion. President Donald Trump is responsible for $10 trillion, and he still has two years left in office. Tax cuts don’t pay for themselves, and trickle-down economics doesn’t work. The billionaires are getting wealthier and their companies who contribute to gain influence truly show that the country is for sale.
The bill is coming due because no company gives billions of dollars to someone without expecting something in return. Yes, the bill is coming due, and it will do nothing for the majority of people struggling everyday just to make ends meet.
David Shaw, Highlands Ranch
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