What’s Something in Western Colorado That Should Be Free but Is not?

Living in Colorado is expensive. By the time housing, childcare, transportation, health care, and property taxes are taken care of, we're lucky to have anything left.

What are some things that we pay for now in Western Colorado that you think should be free (no cost)? Grand Junction offered twenty-five answers to get us started.

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Free Entry for Colorado Families

On Facebook, The Band Wanted told us they think family entertainment should be free for Colorado residents. Their point was that it's hard enough to make a living raising a family; people should not have to pay a fortune to enjoy local fairs and events. Agreed. While most communities have an event or two that are free, it would be great to see some of the "admission" fees waived for residents.

Free Ideas for Colorado's State and National Parks

Roxie sent another great idea from Facebook about our Monuments, State, and National Parks. She suggests that Colorado residents should not have to pay an admission fee; instead, parks should charge the fee to out-of-state guests.

Another Facebook fan, Sout, shared another idea about charging a toll at the Colorado state line for all out-of-state vehicles. Colorado residents could skip this toll, but all other vehicles registered in other states would.