Sterling: The Great Beauty

There are many people unhappy with the inconveniences of the construction happening on Main Street. Suelinda Santiago is one of the residents who are vocal about their displeasure regarding the roadwork. 

“Nobody wants to travel Main Street because of all the traffic that’s there,” Santiago said.

"But, so far, people have been understanding because they know the need for a better road and how it will be so much better when it's done," said Jared Fiel, media contact for Colorado Department of Transportation for the Sterling resurfacing project.

Despite the inconveniences for traffic along Main Street, many residents see the beautification as a positive thing.

“We have one or two people a day come in and thank us,” said Horner.

Sterling Beautification Goals

The city of Sterling has rallied together to work on improving the aesthetics of the city, even with any inconveniences or construction.

The city raised funds for or was sponsored for a set of bronze sculptures created and on display around town, as a symbol of Sterling's heritage.

"This is the most I’ve ever seen the community together,” said Jim Horner, owner of Journal Office Supply, referring to what prompted his own decision to restore the C.J. Latta Building.

"People have been understanding because they know the need for a better road and how it will be so much better when it's done," said Jared Fiel, Colorado Department of Transportation's media contact.