Rocky Mountain Low

 

This post is centered around Colorado and Colorado politics.

XCEl Energy

Our area is among those unfortunate to be under the thumb of this out of control woke “Green” utility. Other areas have choices.

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To be very clear, the local boots on the ground are great. They respond quickly to all outages, they are courtesy sharers of the roads, and their equipment and facilities are clean and well kept.

Well, Duh!

replacing motor fuel taxes, which are generating less each year, in part due to fuel efficiency and the rise of electric cars.

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But, not to worry. A mileage tracker on your vehicle won’t ever be used by government agencies to infringe on your rights and/or dictate your activity, would it?

Conspiracy

If you believe in conspiracies, you have a screw loose. It is “settled science”.

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Five Years

During a recent conversation with a manager, she mentioned I’ve been an agent for her financial services company for five years this month.

They are keeping me busy and I turn down more assignments than I accept. I’m obligated to accept all within a thirty mile radius of my base. Beyond that it is at my discretion and compensation is negotiable.

The work is interesting. How much longer will I do it? My knees may have a vote; climbing stairs is a challenge.

Keensburg, CO + Ev’s

A family owned convenience store/gas station here is a favorite stop. Over the years I’ve watched them grow and build a new building. Friendly, they have a small dog park, often give me coffee on the house, and Banner treats.

Their charging station gets a fair amount of use. Those EV’s come in from Nebraska on I-75 and need a boost just to make it into Denver. An employee told me just half a charge can take four hours.

I can think of better use of my time than sitting waiting for a battery charge.

Speaking of Conspiracy

Larry Fink, according to some sources, manages Pedo Joe. This strange article pops up.

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Maybe smarter minds than mine can make sense of this.

More Green News, Wind Farm section

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Not that this will go anywhere. Three Republicans, representing rural areas where these time bombs are located, are making a statement, nothing more.

As always, YMMV.