Email Author Patricia Calhoun

Awards

• 2012 - National Council on Crime and Delinquency/Prevention for a Safer Society Award, published January 27, 2011

  "Pen Pals"

• 2011 - Golden Quill Award/International Society of Weekly Newspaper Editors, published September 23, 2010

  "Crying Shame"

• 2011 - Sigma Delta Chi Awards/Society of Professional Journalists, published September 9, 2010

  "Spreading Her Wings"

• 2011 - Casey Medals for Meritorious Journalism, published September 9, 2010

  "Spreading Her Wings"

• 2011 - Society of Professional Journalists/Colorado Chapter, published September 9, 2010

  "Spreading Her Wings"

• 2010 - Education Reporting Awards/National Education Writers Association, published May 14, 2009

  "School Daze"

• 2010 - National Society of Newspaper Columnists, published August 13, 2009

  "Boxed In"

• 2010 - National Society of Newspaper Columnists, published May 14, 2009

  "School Daze"

• 2010 - National Society of Newspaper Columnists, published March 5, 2009

  "Double Trouble"

• 2009 - Clarion Awards/Association of Women in Communications, published December 11, 2008

  "Join the Club"

• 2009 - Clarion Awards/Association of Women in Communications, published August 21, 2008

  "True West"

• 2009 - Clarion Awards/Association of Women in Communications, published January 3, 2008

  "Reminders"

• 2008 - AAN AltWeekly Awards, published May 31, 2007

  "The Nigerian Scam Strikes Again"

• 2008 - AAN AltWeekly Awards, published May 3, 2007

  "Exhibitionists"

• 2008 - AAN AltWeekly Awards, published February 15, 2007

  "Ladies Plight"

• 2006 - AAN AltWeekly Awards, published May 12, 2005

  "A Piece of the Action"

• 2006 - AAN AltWeekly Awards, published August 18, 2005

  "Screwed for Life"

• 2006 - AAN AltWeekly Awards, published November 10, 2005

  "A Peace of the Action"

• 2006 - Clarion Awards/Association of Women in Communications

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2008 Stories by Patricia Calhoun

• Cheers! We're not number three in binge-drinking

  published Dec 04, 2008

  The report in today's Rocky Mountain News was a real eye-opener (and we're not talking a Bloody Mary): According to Bill Scanlan's "State fades a little in health stats," Colorado fell from the ... More >>

• Wake-Up Call: Mr. Salazar goes to Washingtonr

  published Dec 04, 2008

  Suddenly, all the political pundits are talking about a Salazar going to Washington. Not Ken Salazar, who'd apparently rather stay in his Senate seat than move to the Cabinet (but migh... More >>

• The Landmark Preservation Commission makes some history

  published December 4, 2008

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• The latest from Larimer Street, part two

  published Dec 03, 2008

  While the 2000-2200 blocks of Larimer Street are jumping, things quiet down past Snooze. And a rancorous project at 2425 Broadway, on the triangular parcel of property bordering Larimer that once held... More >>

• The latest from Larimer Street, part one

  published Dec 03, 2008

  On Saturday morning, the Christmas carols were pouring from the pawn shops on Larimer Street, and the chile at the Mexico City Lounge was appropriately red and green. But all was too calm across the s... More >>

• Friend or phor Ha Noi case goes to trial

  published Dec 03, 2008

  Denver's pho restaurants have seen some tough times lately. Last month, a car crashed into Pho 7, knocking the joint out of commission for a few days. Times were even tougher at Ha Noi Pho, our Best ... More >>

• Cheap tacos -- if the Nuggets win big

  published Dec 03, 2008

  Last year, Adam Cayton-Holland checked out Taco Bell's deal offering four tacos for a buck from 4-6 p.m. the day after the Colorado Rockies scored seven runs. By carefully mapping out his course,... More >>

• Wake-Up Call: It's all downhill from here, Denver

  published Dec 03, 2008

  The national news is full of Colorado's vituperative lover flaming his ex on the Internet (and getting smacked by this state's bizarre criminal libel statute) and a future vituperative lover giving d... More >>

• Let there be light! Chefs cook for a cause

  published Dec 02, 2008

  How do chefs find time to run their own kitchensr Last night, Brandon Biederman (of Steuben's), Jamey Fader (of Lola, shown at right) and fast fill-in Paula Lueske (Goose Sorenson was stuck at Solera... More >>

• Wake-Up Call: Refinishing the Obama cabinet

  published Dec 02, 2008

   Fresh from his ten-day eco-devo trip to Asia, Governor Bill Ritter is now off on the East Coast, attending a Democratic governors' conference, talking with the Obama team -- and definitely not ... More >>

• Rooting around Root Down

  published Dec 02, 2008

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• Wake-Up Call: Buy local, think local December 1-7

  published Dec 01, 2008

  Buy local week continues through December 5. And while, with Barack Obama's appointments announcement today, it doesn't look like many Coloradans will be heading to D.C., there's plenty to do he... More >>

• Start December with dinner out -- but not too far out -- at Black Cat

  published Dec 01, 2008

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• Red Trolley is moving fast -- too fast

  published Nov 28, 2008

  Red Trolley -- the coffee house/ice cream shop/cafe that opened just this summer at 2639 West 32nd Avenue -- left its second hang-tag of the week on the doors of houses in northwest Denver. "O.ver.ze... More >>

• Building for the future: Who's next for 1100 Bannockr

  published Nov 28, 2008

  For lease: the luckiest building in Denver. Four years ago, this space at 11th Avenue and Bannock Street was home to the Ken Salazar for Senate campaign -- a race that Colorado's then-attorney g... More >>

• Return to Five Guys

  published Nov 26, 2008

  Allow me to let you in on a little secret: I didn't let Five Guys go after this week's review was done. Couldn't let the place go, actually.There was just something about it that bugged me--the amount... More >>

• Drink Breckenridge

  published Nov 26, 2008

  D'Vine Wine, a boutique winery, just opened at 211 South Main Street in Breckenridge, the fourth Colorado location of the California-based franchise. D'Vine makes handcrafted wines in i... More >>

• Eat Aspen! Part two

  published Nov 26, 2008

  Over in Snowmass, Silvertree Properties has a new executive chef: Alan Sirull, a 25-year veteran of the business. He's bringing comfort food -- with an emphasis on rotisserie meals -- back to the prop... More >>

• Eat Aspen! Part one

  published Nov 26, 2008

  It's not too late to head for the hills. On Friday, November 28, the Hotel Jerome will reopen two dining venues: The Library (a wine bar with a small-plates menu) and the Century Room (fine dining). A... More >>

• So far, Obama's snubbed Colorado for his cabinet -- but why go for Napolitanor

  published Nov 26, 2008

  Barack Obama had no sooner been declared the president-elect when the speculation started: Just which Coloradans would join his cabinetr The name of Federico Pena, an early supporter, was floated... More >>

• Wake-Up Call: The view from DIA

  published Nov 26, 2008

  Either Denver International Airport really has its act together -- or travel is way, way down this holiday season. I arrived at DIA at 7 a.m., parked in the garage -- the $18-a-day fee is my way to at... More >>

• I am not the guy for Five Guys

  published Nov 25, 2008

    Since 1986, Five Guys Burgers and Fries has focused on keeping things simple, serving burgers wrapped in foil and bagged to-go in greasy brown paper sacks, even if you're eating in; Idaho potat... More >>

• Put the turkey in the basket or else it gets the hose again...

  published Nov 25, 2008

  Do they give Academy Awards for cameramen on local news remotesr They should, and this year it should go to the guy who shot the now notorious Sarah Palin Turkey Video--the one in which the once-and-f... More >>

• They're not thanking heaven for this 7-Eleven

  published Nov 25, 2008

  Focus Property Group is striking out with some neighbors in the Ballpark neighborhood. The company wants to put a 7-Eleven at 2425 Broadway, between Silver State Lofts and the PBA Architectural firm, ... More >>

• Critical picks on Thanksgiving Day

  published Nov 25, 2008

  In case you're looking for anything but turkey and stuffing on Thanksgiving, several of Jason Sheehan's favorite restaurants will be serving their normal menus on Turkey Day. The short list: The Corn... More >>