Over the last few weeks, Majok Ater has started his workdays by scaling a 30-foot ladder.
The climb gets the 29-year-old to the top of Hamilton Middle School in southeast Denver. The rooftop will soon support a massive new solar array. Grid Alternatives, a solar and energy efficiency nonprofit, offered an internship building the project through a grant from the City of Denver. Read more
The work-from-home crowd may not represent the bulk of the American workforce, but that cohort and the many other workers who have had their hours cut back or eliminated have put the nation’s mass transit agencies in a world of hurt. Read more
As Executive Director, Deyanira Zavala leads the development and implementation of Mile High Connects’ strategic direction. She is responsible for fundraising and relationship management to advance the Mile High Connects collective priorities. Prior to joining Mile High Connects, Deyanira dedicated her career to supporting aspiring Black, Latinx and immigrant entrepreneurs in Colorado and Texas as a pathway to community asset & wealth building. Read more
Meet the final new member to RTD’s Board of Directors, Julien Bouquet. He is the representative for District G, which covers the far southeastern metro area including Centennial, Lone Tree and Parker. Bouquet ran against incumbent Ken Mihalik, who conceded from the race on November 5. Read more
The holiday season has had to adapt this year, but that doesn’t mean all of our usual traditions have to be forgotten. We’ve rounded up a few of our favorite ways to enjoy classical holiday music this year while staying safe Read more
As coronavirus cases surge nationally, many scientific studies are reassuring essential workers that it’s largely safe to take public transportation (if they use basic precautions) — and reminding Washington that it’s past time to give transit agencies the relief they need. Read more
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