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Denver’s dry winter is killing trees. Here’s what you can do

 

Time to help a tree out

After Denver’s hot, dry summer and warm fall, your trees and plants will need some extra water this winter.

You turned your sprinkler system off to protect it from the cold, but your trees and plants still need you to help them through this fall’s dry periods — especially on the heels of the hot, dry summer that just ended.

Last summer was the hottest and driest in Denver Water’s records. And the warmer, drier pattern is repeating itself this fall.

So treat this as a chance to get outside and hang out with your plants for a bit, while giving them a good drink from a hand-held hose. They’ll thank you come next spring.

“The occasional hand-watering of trees and bushes in the winter is good, and especially helpful for newly planted trees, shrubs, plants and grass,” said Jeff Tejral, water efficiency manager at Denver Water. “A few gallons go a long way this time of year.”

Extra water in winter, using a hand-held hose, can help trees, shrubs and plants make it through dry spells. Photo credit: Denver Water.

 

While you’re taking care of your plants this winter, Denver Water’s supply and drought experts will be watching weather forecasts, drought levels and soil conditions in the state’s mountains in preparation for what those factors might mean for water use in the metro area in 2021.

Watering one or two times per month during dry stretches will prevent root damage that affects the health of the entire plant. Tejral also recommends starting by identifying trouble spots in your landscape.

According to experts at the Colorado State University Extension, in winter, each time you water your trees you should give them around 10 gallons of water for each inch of tree trunk diameter. Shrubs need between 5 and 18 gallons of water per month, depending on the size of the plant.

Apply the water in the area under the branches of the tree or bush, and especially in the area at the outer edge of the plant’s branches. Putting the water in this area, called the “drip line,” ensures that the water can reach the plant’s roots.

The “drip line,” the best place to water a tree in winter, is the area at the edge of the tree’s branches. Image credit: City of Santa Barbara, Calif.

 

Other winter watering tips include:

• Water only when air and soil temperatures are above 40 degrees Fahrenheit with no snow on the ground. Use the screwdriver test to make sure your soil isn’t frozen, as frozen soil won’t absorb water.
• Put mulch in the area under the plant’s branches to help keep moisture in the ground.

And while you’re tending to your trees and plants this winter, it’s also a good idea to look ahead and think about changes you want to make to your landscape in the spring and summer.

The Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado has a number of tips, ideas and resources for redesigning your landscape.

ReSource Central’s Garden In A Box program offers a simple approach to water-wise gardening.

“There are plenty of ways to rethink and reimagine your landscape to save money, time and water, all while keeping it beautiful and functional,” said Tejral.

 

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Nearly 50 years on, Denver PD wants help in cold-case killing of State Patrol

Forty-seven years ago, on December 27, 1973, Thomas (Tom) Carpenter, a Colorado State Trooper left his home, saying goodbye to his wife and three children for the last time. Later that morning, he was found shot and killed in his patrol car in the Montbello area – no one was arrested in this murder. The Denver Police Department (DPD) asks that anyone with any information on the case to please call Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-STOP.

While limited information was available during the initial investigation, investigators learned that Trooper Carpenter was seen around 9:00 a.m., on December 27, 1973, on the westbound on-ramp from Broadway to the Boulder Turnpike (US 36). It was reported that he was there with a vehicle and two men – a White man and a Black man. The vehicle was later determined to be stolen. A short time later there were reports that Trooper Carpenter was seen driving his patrol vehicle, with two men in it, as it travelled around I-25 and I-70.

Then at 10:50 a.m., witnesses reported seeing a White male and Black male running from the direction of the patrol car at 13870 Albrook Drive. Trooper Carpenter was located deceased inside his patrol car, in the driver seat, having been shot from someone in the back seat.

Immediately, Denver Police began investigating the homicide and the FBI started a parallel investigation. Parties were questioned, but no arrests were made. Two years later, Trooper Carpenter’s gun was found in a ditch in New Mexico, but this discovery did not lead to an arrest(s).

“Thomas Carpenter was a devoted husband, father, and trooper,” said Colonel Matthew Packard, Chief of the Colorado State Patrol.  “Someone must know something about the murder of Trooper Carpenter. We are pleading that anyone with information, even if it seems insignificant, to please call the Denver Police so that the family can receive closure in this case.”

Thomas Carpenter graduated from Colorado State Patrol academy in 1968, after serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was 31 years-old when he was killed, was married and was a father to three kids under 10 years-of-age. He was described as a kind, calm, religious man, who was quick to help someone in need.

In 2012, the case was reviewed by DPD investigators and then in 2018, the case was reopened and assigned to a Cold Case Detective, who continues to investigate this homicide. Additionally, the Denver Police Crime Laboratory has made the case a priority and is working to review all evidence in the case.

“While nearly 50 years have passed since this tragic murder, we are hopeful that the case can be solved through new community tips and by re-examining the evidence from a modern perspective,” said Denver Police Chief Paul M. Pazen. “This case, along with other cold homicide cases, receive an in-depth analysis by our dedicated Cold Case Unit. This unit’s goals, while working with our Crime Laboratory, are to bring resolution to cold cases and ensure those who committed the crimes are held accountable.”

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Leslie West, guitarist and master of tone, dead at 74

Leslie West, born Leslie Weinstein, has passed away. The iconic guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and storyteller has left a legacy that to this day is celebrated by peers and fans across The World.

Weinstein was born in New York City, and first emerged in the scene as a member of The Vagrants. A few years later he and Felix Pappalardi formed Mountain, a band that was amongst the first to pioneer the genre later to become known as Heavy Metal. Hits that include “Mississippi Queen,” “Theme From An Imaginary Western,” and others established an indelible voice and guitar tone that remains legendary to this day. In 1969, West brought his presence to the stage at Woodstock.

As the decade turned, he formed West, Bruce and Laing with his band-mate from Mountain drummer Corky Laing and Cream’s Jack Bruce. In, 1971 West contributed to The Who’s Who’s Next sessions in the city, performances which can be heard on the 1995 and 2003 reissues of that cornerstone album.

Alongside his significant contribution to pop culture as the face of Mountain, West appeared in films that include Family Honor (1973) and The Money Pit (1986).  He was a regular guest on the Howard Stern Show, and over the course of decades remained a periodic visitor alongside enjoying a decades-long friendship with the talk show host.

West was inducted in to the Long Island Music Hall of Fame in 2006, and appeared on dozens of other recordings from a vast universe of artists. Samples of his performances lived a secondary life on the masters of a who’s who of hip-hop and rap stars.

The guitarist is renowned for helping popularize the Gibson Les Paul Jr. model with P-90 pick-ups to create a tone that is undisputedly his own. More recently, he enjoyed a long relationship with Dean Guitars, releasing several signature models.

Leslie West is survived by his wife Jenni, whom he married on stage after Mountain’s performance at the Woodstock 40^thAnniversary concert in Bethel, NY on August 15, 2009. And, brother Larry and nephew Max.

From 1964 through today, few artists have left a more significant mark on music as we know it. Guitarists across the globe together will unite in sadness as The World says goodbye to a true original.

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Colorado Secretary of State’s Election Security Team Wins Prestigious Award

The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado has awarded the Secretary of State’s Election Security unit with its Award of Excellence for its role in safeguarding the 2020 General Election. The Award of Excellence was presented to State Elections Director Judd Choate and the Department of State’s Chief Information Officer Trevor Timmons.

“Congratulations to State Elections Director Judd Choate, Chief Information Officer Trevor Timmons, and members of their divisions for receiving this Award of Excellence for their outstanding work on election security in the 2020 election,” said Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold.  “The 2020 General Election once again proved that Colorado’s elections are the country’s gold standard. Thank you to U.S. Attorney Dunn for recognizing our dedicated team with this award.”

The team was recognized for their tireless efforts over the last year to ensure election security in the state. The 2020 election had the largest number of Coloradans participate in state history, in the midst of foreign and domestic misinformation efforts as well as a global pandemic.

“Coloradans can be proud of their election system and the professionals who make it safe and secure,” said U.S. Attorney Jason Dunn.  “Over the past year, this group of dedicated public servants from state and federal agencies worked together to protect and ensure the security of the election in our state.  Their efforts contributed to the confidence that law enforcement now shares in the election in Colorado.  I couldn’t be prouder of this team and am grateful for their outstanding service at this critical time.”

The U.S. Attorney Award of Excellence is bestowed by the U.S. Attorney on a quarterly basis to honor outstanding service to the District of Colorado.  Award winners often include law enforcement partners, including those from state and federal agencies, as well as employees of the U.S. Attorney’s Office.  In addition to the Secretary of State’s Office, the latest awardees include employees from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Department of Homeland Security, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

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