Tag: Survey
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Jefferson County sends out surveys for Hazard Mitigation Plan
Jefferson County officials asked residents to chime in on potential hazards to their communities to help secure mitigation funding in the future. The county sent out its Hazard Mitigation Plan Survey on Saturday, asking residents to categorize the risk levels of certain natural disasters in their areas. These included floods, severe wind, hail and extreme…
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Coloradans spend the 3rd-most on alcohol in U.S. – here’s how much booze the average adult buys
In a state where there’s no shortage of craft breweries and whiskey distilleries, it probably doesn’t come as much of a surprise that Coloradans spend more money on alcohol compared to residents of nearly every other American state. After all, booze has worked its way into Colorado’s culture in a big way, from people grabbing…
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Colorado survey finds mental health improves, but young adults still struggle
Fewer Coloradans say they are struggling with their mental health, according to a new state survey, hinting at progress after the pandemic’s long shadow. Two years ago, as the country struggled to return to normalcy following the COVID-19 pandemic, suicide was the second-leading cause of death in the U.S. among America’s youth and young adults.…
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EDITORIAL: Another wakeup call for Colorado’s ruling Dems
A Gazette news report this week on a sweeping, new survey of Coloradans opens with some helpful context — noting for readers that almost half the state’s registered voters are now unaffiliated. So, it’s probably no surprise a near-majority of the survey’s respondents regard the policies and politicians of both major political parties as off…
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Survey: Coloradans are wary of both Democrats and Republicans, economic outlook remains grim
Colorado voters hold unfavorable views toward the Democratic and Republican parties, according to a recent survey that tracked people’s attitudes on a variety of issues. For the most part, voters disapprove of the performance of President Donald Trump on a variety of issues, ranging from trade to border security to major global affairs. The result…
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Denver Arts and mayor’s office launch DENVER CREATES arts commitment
Denver Arts & Venues, in partnership with Mayor Mike Johnston, announced on Wednesday a new commitment to supporting arts and culture called DENVER CREATES Wednesday. The commitment, which was put together through a process of community surveys that gathered feedback from more than 2,500 people, will establish the first new cultural plan for the city…
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Denver startup launches stratospheric balloons, capturing new data of Earth
Urban Sky, a Denver-based startup, has grown from a garage to a warehouse in recent years after finding success in remote sensing industry. Co-founded by Jared Leidich and Andrew Antonio, the company reuses their helium-filled balloons, improving sustainability and limiting carbon emissions. The balloon technology is cheaper than both chartered flights and is also higher…
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Colorado survey shows huge lack of support for standardized testing
A survey of the Colorado Parent Teacher Association suggests parents want an alternate measure of success than standardized testing. More than four out of five respondents in the survey administered to the statewide parent engagement group are not confident standardized testing is a fair or accurate measure of intelligence, according to data. The state uses…
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Some residents voice support for Park Hill Golf Course redevelopment ahead of Monday’s hearing
Plans to redevelop the shuttered Park Hill Golf Course has split the surrounding community in Denver, with one side pushing to convert 155-acre plot into open space and the other side arguing for development. What to do with Park Hill has been a topic of conversation among area residents and city officials for years. Indeed, even before…
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Colorado’s Hispanic voters lean toward Democrats, say country is on wrong track: Poll
A new poll shows that while Hispanic voters in Colorado lean toward the Democratic Party, they are unhappy with the direction the U.S. is heading, listing primary concerns as inflation, crime and the economy. The UnidosUS poll of 300 Hispanic Colorado residents who are eligible to vote found that 63% believe the country is on…