And when community gardens go up in a neighborhood, it's amazing how the people start paying attention to other issues.

A friend and I started doing peace marches, and a lot of big politicians participated. But I thought we had to have something tangible for our kids.

Pueblo has always seen itself as this poor, red-headed stepchild, while Colorado Springs holds all money and power. Today, the fight happens to be about water.

It's like a jewel in the community. It has amazing artwork that has never been touched or tagged or stolen.