When the company that supplies our power has the problem, it doesn't matter how many feeds we have. The generators did their job, but we cannot operate the entire airport on those generators. DIA requires 50 megawatts of power to operate, the same amount needed to power 50,000 homes. The incident has caused DIA to look even harder for alternative power sources. Pena Boulevard has been shut down only twice in more than 2,250 days of operation and is usually in better condition than any other road in the metro area during storms.
Roads are closed for the safety of the traveling public.
Safety is our top priority at DIA as well. I hope the day finally comes when any parent of a child responsible for a serious bullying event or who has been suspended for some dangerous or cruel happening will be named in bold letters publicly and made to pay, in some way, for their unruly child's activity. I knew from day one at school that if I got in trouble there I would be in deep trouble at home. If it's there, it will be evident at home every bit as much as at school. I was saddened and angered to read the article about the tragic death of Dexter.