February 2009

Five Must-See Landmarks In Colorado

Tuesday, February 24th, 2009 at 10:57pm. 3982 Views, 5 Comments.

Colorado is one of the most picturesque locations that anyone looking to travel to could ever hope to visit.  From the rugged Rocky Mountains to the old west feel of the state's leftover mining towns, and everything in between, Colorado offers something that everyone should be able to enjoy.  As famous as the state is though for outdoor recreation and natural beauty, it also has a rich and colorful past that it shows off well through the many historical sites that visitors and locals alike enjoy visiting each year.  Here is a look at five must-see landmarks in the state of Colorado.

Bent's Old Fort

In the early to mid-1800s, there was only one permanent major white settlement on the entire Santa Fe Trail, Bent's Old Fort located in Otero County, Colorado. …

Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan

Sunday, February 22nd, 2009 at 9:31am. 447 Views, 0 Comments.

I have received several inquiries on the Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan proposed by the administration.  To that end I am publishing a reprint of the proposal here so everyone can easily access it.

The deep contraction in the economy and in the housing market has created devastating consequences for homeowners and communities throughout the country.

• Millions of responsible families who make their monthly payments and fulfill their obligations have seen their property values fall, and are now unable to refinance at lower mortgage rates. 
• Millions of workers have lost their jobs or had their hours cut back, are now struggling to stay current on their mortgage payments – with nearly 6 million households facing possible foreclosure.  

Four Great Day Trips Available From Denver

Thursday, February 19th, 2009 at 7:49pm. 1938 Views, 2 Comments.

Millions of people visit Denver, Colorado every year hoping to have a great time.  The truth is that Denver always delivers on the promises of great times too.  When you think of all that Denver has to offer, from shopping to tourist attractions, it is hard for many other cities to top it in terms of what it can provide to its visitors.  While most people know that Denver is one of the more fascinating and fun cities to visit, there are also a great many quality places to visit within an easy drive from there as well.

Here are four great day trips available from Denver:

Rocky Mountain National Park

Located a little over seventy miles to the northwest of the city of Denver, the Rocky Mountain National Park has been entertaining travelers since it was…