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Jessica Chavez no hometown listed writes:

Over the past few years there has been a noticeable rise in urban sprawl. Housing developments are being constructed (poorly) further and further outside of Denver to accommodate for the increase of citizens desiring to experience the beauty of Colorado. As a native I have observed this population fluctuation first hand. In a very short number of years concerns have been raised publicly such as added cars and trucks on the roads contributing to the pollution, excessive water consumption, and poor urban planning.
Colorado could certainly support such growth if done intelligently. A positive start would be implementing renewable energy sources such as wind and solar, including grey water and passive solar systems within new homes, and encouraging Colorado to adapt the clean cars program which would reduce pollution of new cars up to 30%. Current and future residents need to be aware of their personal environmental impact and take steps to preserve Colorado. Small efforts towards a sustainable future start locally by encouraging discussions and raising public awareness of such environmental concerns. By taking a stand and speaking out we can make a difference in our future. Have an opinion, have a voice!

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READER COMMENTS

Thank you for your encouragement. To that end, here's my opinion: get out of my state.

Hey Jessica If youare so concerned about urban sprawl, take your house and give it back to the Native americans.

What makes you think it's only YOUR state Neal? Just because she has a hispanic name you think everyone is illegal or legal?
She said she was NATIVE probly a generational spanish American or Native American. Tj. And you missed the whole point!!

Thr Front Range is largely doomed already. The highways are nearly in gridlock. Denver is LA and it isnt going to get better. And for those weird people who claim to be "Native" just check with the Native Americans to see how they feel about it.

We took the land from the natives...now it's ours...

Why such anger at Jessica's suggestions? How can anyone find the idea that we can work to preserve our beautiful state offensive?

Growth is a reality, how we choose to deal with it is what matters now.

This state no longer has the water necessary to support the growth that it is seeing. A growth moratorium should be implemented now!

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