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12:00 am
Jun. 20, 2013
Denver News
With the AIA convention in Denver, a look at ten architectural gems Thousands of professionals in the fields of architecture, planning, design and related occupations, along with many vendors, are meeting in Denver... More >>
City Limits
12:00 am
Jun. 20, 2013
Denver News
The shadow of Columbine looms over this Jeffco sheriff's race In his nearly thirty years at the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, Jeff Shrader has been involved in just about every public aspect of the... More >>
Ask A Mexican
12:00 am
Jun. 20, 2013
Denver News
Why are Mexican drug cartels so evil? Dear Mexican: Recently, a co-worker turned me on to a website that features many videos of unspeakable atrocities the drug cartels are committing... More >>
Columns
12:00 am
Jun. 20, 2013
Denver News
Ask a Stoner: How do I find weed when I'm out of town? Dear Stoner: I'm flying to a bunch of weddings this summer. What's the best way to get weed when I'm out of town? Wedding Crasher Dear Crasher:... More >>
The Latest Word
2:50 pm
Jun. 19, 2013
Denver News
Marijuana: 24 Colorado cities (so far) have banned recreational pot The idea of recreational marijuana for sale in your hometown gets closer to reality for many individuals. For others, though, it just keeps getting pushed away. Castle Pines recently passed an ord... More >>
The Latest Word
1:58 pm
Jun. 19, 2013
Denver News
Seth Jones might not be the Avalanche's first pick after all? Denver blog posts are up to it. South Stands Denver's Colin Daniels explores the possibility that the Avs won't grab Seth Jones with the overall number one pick, despite lotsa "Sucking for Seth"... More >>
The Latest Word
12:57 pm
Jun. 19, 2013
Denver News
Reader: Here's how to get out of jury duty on the James Holmes case When we shared our post about an estimate of 3,500 potential jurors who may be called for the Aurora theater shooting case, we asked if readers would be interested in being part of the jury. We r... More >>
The Latest Word
12:15 pm
Jun. 19, 2013
Denver News
Marijuana: Conley Hoskins among dozen indicted for 71 counts alleging MMJ fraud Update: Photos of all those charged and the complete indictment follow our original post below: Later today, the Colorado Attorney General's office will formally release a 71-count indictment ta... More >>
The Latest Word
11:50 am
Jun. 19, 2013
Denver News
Faces of Meth? Meet Steven Taylor and crew accused of stealing cars for crystal How much meth could someone buy with $92,000? A shitload, presumably. And that's how much cash-value merchandise -- mostly, but not exclusively, cars -- a five-person crew led by Steven Taylor is... More >>
The Latest Word
11:09 am
Jun. 19, 2013
Denver News
Update: Robin and Mark Herklotz ID'd as Black Forest fire victims, 509 homes destroyed Update: The two victims of the Black Forest fire, which sparked to life on June 11, have been ID'd as Marc Allen Herklotz, 52, and Robin Lauran Herklotz, fifty, married residents of Black Forest.... More >>
The Latest Word
9:50 am
Jun. 19, 2013
Denver News
Photos: Do you recognize these five armed robbers at Arapahoe County light rail station? Light rail stations may strike those with a criminal inclination as great places for rip-offs. But they actually present a high-risk/low-reward scenario, since the potential booty typically consi... More >>
The Latest Word
7:50 am
Jun. 19, 2013
Denver News
Photos: Top U.S. cities travel index names Denver king of cheap cocktails and more With the summer vacation season upon us, we recently looked at Cardhub.com's list of the ten worst U.S. travel cities -- and why Denver was the best. Now, TripAdvisor.com has come up with its ow... More >>
The Latest Word
6:50 am
Jun. 19, 2013
Denver News
Christine Tatum: Anti-pot jihadist's questions about Westword, THC tie to terrorism, murder Amendment 64's passage has energized marijuana opponents like Christine Tatum. An ex-journalist and wife of addiction specialist Dr. Christian Thurstone, Tatum recently went after yours truly for... More >>
The Latest Word
5:59 am
Jun. 19, 2013
Denver News
Photos: Tornado at DIA -- top Twitter pics Yesterday, plenty of folks flying in and out of Colorado got an extended, close-up view of some tourist attractions that don't usually garner the attention they deserve: the restrooms at DIA. Yep... More >>
The Latest Word
4:20 pm
Jun. 18, 2013
Denver News
Marijuana: Introducing Canna-Rave, "the first ever all-cannabis rave" Coming this weekend: A rave featuring heavy bass, lasers, strobes and...marijuana? Yes, you read that right -- not ecstasy or another club drug, but good, old-fashioned marijuana. Pot isn't usua... More >>
The Latest Word
2:57 pm
Jun. 18, 2013
Denver News
Reader: Being vegan in Nebraska (and the Midwest) isn't easy Yesterday's travel-oriented post featuring PETA's choices for the ten most vegan-friendly cities in the country (a list that featured Boulder) inspired readers to share their own stories about try... More >>
The Latest Word
1:58 pm
Jun. 18, 2013
Denver News
How your iPhone case can support Colorado firefighters, wildfire victims Denver blog posts love to support good causes. Denver Egotist touts a deal for limited-edition iPhone or Samsung phone cases, with $10 from the purchase price of each one going to the Emergency R... More >>
The Latest Word
1:15 pm
Jun. 18, 2013
Denver News
Jimma Reat: Ruling in botched 911 call case opens door to federal civil rights trial Last September, the family of Jimma Reat, a Sudanese immigrant who was killed after a 911 operator told him and his companions to return to Denver after they'd escaped a racially motivated attack... More >>
The Latest Word
11:43 am
Jun. 18, 2013
Denver News
Hentzell Park natural area "simply not a park," city insists Denver residents have roamed, biked and ridden horses along the natural area adjoining Paul A. Hentzell Park for decades. Now, Denver District Judge Herbert Stern must decide if that usage -- al... More >>
The Latest Word
10:50 am
Jun. 18, 2013
Denver News
Photos: PrideFest 2013 puts pride on parade Yesterday, we shared a 2013 PrideFest photo sampler based on images captured by Ken Hamblin on day one of the annual extravaganza. Afterward, though, Hamblin came through with a slew of additiona... More >>
The Latest Word
9:41 am
Jun. 18, 2013
Denver News
Rob Corry, marijuana advocate, arrested after allegedly breaking RV window Attorney Rob Corry is frequently quoted in this space due to his role as one of the area's most active and outspoken advocates for marijuana-law reform. His appearance today is about a far-less ... More >>
The Latest Word
8:30 am
Jun. 18, 2013
Denver News
Rodney Bretches, ex-cop, pleads guilty to sex crime revealed due to nude shower video Prior to last year, Rodney Bretches was an award-winning nineteen-year veteran of the Loveland Police Department with a virtually spotless record. But his career went to hell after he posted a s... More >>
The Latest Word
7:50 am
Jun. 18, 2013
Denver News
Photos: More Denver Now showcases of Denver businesses then -- in 1982 Back in March, we shared highlights from Denver Now, described as "Denver's Business Showcase" and published in 1982, during the height of the Dynasty era. But our previous post only featured a s... More >>
The Latest Word
6:46 am
Jun. 18, 2013
Denver News
Video: Freak accident kills SUV driver removing stump from yard, injures 92 year old The title of the Aurora Police Department news release about an incident that took place on the 1300 block of Scranton Street yesterday reads, "Fatal Traffic Accident." But this bland label hard... More >>

From the Print Edition

With the AIA convention in Denver, a look at ten architectural gems With the AIA convention in Denver, a look at ten architectural gems

Thousands of professionals in the fields of architecture, planning, design and related occupations, along with many vendors, are meeting in Denver June 20-22 for the American Institute of Architects' annual… More >>

The shadow of Columbine looms over this Jeffco sheriff's race

In his nearly thirty years at the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, Jeff Shrader has been involved in just about every public aspect of the agency's operation, from running its jail… More >>

Why are Mexican drug cartels so evil?

Dear Mexican: Recently, a co-worker turned me on to a website that features many videos of unspeakable atrocities the drug cartels are committing in Mexico, many graphically displaying murders and… More >>

Ask a Stoner: How do I find weed when I'm out of town? Ask a Stoner: How do I find weed when I'm out of town?

Dear Stoner: I'm flying to a bunch of weddings this summer. What's the best way to get weed when I'm out of town? Wedding Crasher Dear Crasher: There are some websites devoted… More >>

Reader: The oil-and-gas industry only looks out for itself

"The Insider," Alan Prendergast, June 13 Oil and Water There will be quotes taken from this article and repeated word for word by senators in opposition from all over, in… More >>

SOL's customers come in all shapes and sizes

The city's favorite lingerie model, Tiffany Vartanyan, will be back this fall in a new advertising campaign — and a new billboard! — called "I am a SOL Girl," but… More >>

How Tisha Schuller went from environmental activist to industry champion How Tisha Schuller went from environmental activist to industry champion

In business, as in politics and romance, candor can be a liability rather than an asset. Tisha Schuller discovered just how explosive her own words could be at an energy… More >>

Will this Creede rancher share Lone Ranger screen time with Johnny Depp?

Back in March 2012, Walt Disney studios, along with director Gore Verbinski and stars Johnny Depp (who plays Tonto) and Armie Hammer (who plays the Masked Man himself), descended on… More >>

What is fracking fluid made of?

Fracktivists call it poison. Governor John Hickenlooper sips a special formulation of it like a fine craft beer. But what's really in the billions of barrels of fracking fluid that… More >>

Why don't more stations offer English subtitles?

Dear Mexican: In Philadelphia, where I live, there are three Spanish-language stations on regular broadcast television. None of them offer English subtitles. I'll bet plenty of people of all heritages… More >>

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