Speaking at Hyatt Place Denver Tech Center to members of Rotary recently, Colorado Governor Ritter stressed the importance of "The New Energy Economy" and "The New Economic Reality". "No longer can state governments" said Ritter, "including Colorado, expect a healthy percentage growth in the State's revenues each year." Ritter went on to say, "A nearly flat growth r... Keep Reading »
Three Troop 16 Eagle Scouts were formally presented their prestigious awards at an Eagle Court of Honor on November 1, 2009.Attended by nearly 300 Scouts, Eagle Scouts, adult leaders, family and friends, the event was held at the Parker United Methodist Church, which sponsors Parker's Boy Scout Troop 16. The Eagle, Scouting's highest award, achieved by only about two... Keep Reading »
Town of Parker plans two construction projects for 2010 Removing the Mainstreet roundabout and constructing sidewalks along the west side of Parker Road are two projects the Town of Parker has slated for 2010. The town revealed the details of the projects during an open house last week. The improvements to Mainstreet east of Victorian Drive to Stonehenge Wa... Keep Reading »
Although a recent government report shows the economy may finally be technically pulling out of a recession, local business owners aren't so sure. The country's gross domestic product grew for the first time since the spring of 2008, according to a recent report from the U.S. Commerce Department. Though most economists remain cautious, some say the report may signa... Keep Reading »