By Forrest Whitman Colorado folks, especially here in the Upper Arkansas Valley, used to be called “Colorado nice.” I still hear that sometimes, but not often. There are more of us here and that may result in less “nice” and more “grumpies.” Population booms lead to some positives and some negatives, but there’s no argument that our boom is here. All along the valley from Cañon City to Leadville we experience population rapid growth. Best estimates are between a 14 to 20% increase just over the last decade. The population boom gives us positives, like better internet and diverse restaurants ...
