Parks/Open Space

Up Close with Refuge’s More Unusual Wildlife

Up Close with Refuge’s More Unusual Wildlife

“Bison are an important part of plains ecology,” says Dave Lucas, manager at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge—and the public has great opportunities to visit the wildlife refuge and see these huge animals. The 15,000-acre refuge is also home to the world’s only indoor/outdoor black-footed ferret exhibit, enabling visitors to see the endangered species that now helps control the prairie dog population at the refuge.

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Letters to the Editor Re: Park Hill Golf Course

City Council is considering a proposal to purchase the Park Hill Golf Course from the Clayton Trust and neighbors are already gearing up to oppose any changes to that property. Opposition to any development here is misguided. Because of the proximity to transit, it is critical that the City is able to strike an appropriate balance between housing and green space on the Park Hill Golf Course Property. 

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Bzzzzy Season

Social media has been abuzz with complaints from Northeast Denver residents about mosquitoes.

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