What We Love About Denver

Okay, we've really harped on the fact that Denver has some serious air pollution problems. That said, we have to say that Denver's an amazing place to live. Why is that? Well, here's just a few reasons that the Mile High City is a great place to call home:

• It has a City Council that's looking out for clean air;
• It has a smart and thoughtful Mayor who, despite the fact that he hires high-powered lobbyists to do much of his bidding, still manages to look out for the little guy. That, and he's a geologist. For anyone who's gone to school for geology, you know what I'm talking about.
• It has a health department that's actively involved in securing stronger clean air rules (that's right, our Health Department is diligently working to reduce air pollution).
• It has Representative Diana DeGette, a steadfast supporter of clean air;
• It's home to world class sports teams. We may not have the "winningest" sports teams, but they still make things lively and classy.
• It has a world class science museum that's featured the likes of Ray Troll.
• It has a pedestrian mall in the middle of downtown (and a free shuttle, woo hoo!).
• It has a bike path along the South Platte River, admittedly the most disgusting, yet beautiful, stretch of river in the area.
• It has an eerily pleasant skyline, especially when viewed from City Park.
• It looks good in snow cover (that and it actually gets snow).
• There's actually parts of Denver that feel like you're living in a small town.
• There's foxes living in Park Hill, among other neighborhoods.
• You can get KCFR in Denver, as well as KUNC and Radio 1190.
• It has TWO daily newspapers (count them, two)--the Rocky Mountain News and the Denver Post (we think the Rocky Mountain News is the better, but you be the judge).
• It has a wonderful independent bookstore, the Tattered Cover.
• It has Governor Ritter, who has called on the Regional Air Quality Council to clear the air.
• It has nice people--have you ever met a more polite, considerate, and thoughtful population than in Denver?

Granted, Denver's not perfect. But it's a damn good city overall. It just needs some cleaning up. Care to help?