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Obama will speak indoors at DNC tonight -- unlike at Mile High four years ago

When accepting the presidential nomination at the 2012 DNC in Charlotte tonight, Barack Obama will speak at the Time Warner Convention Center, a quick switch from the Bank of America stadium. The official reason for the move is weather, although conspiracy theorists have their own ideas, including t ... More >>

Photos: More from the 2013 Denver Broncos cheerleaders calendar shoot in Cancun

If you thought the only thing wrong with last week's collection of photos from the 2013 Denver Broncos cheerleaders calendar photo shoot in Cancun is that there weren't enough of them, we've got good news. There are even more images from the session to be found on the Broncos cheerleaders' page, inc ... More >>

John Elway's Broncos records in jeopardy now that Peyton Manning's wearing orange?

Denver blog posts: Bazinga! Mile High Report fan poster broncoplanet thinks all those Broncos records John Elway currently holds could fall to one Peyton Manning. Who Said You Said introduces you to the man behind the Rocky Mountain Black Tea Party. Denver Egotist shares a street-art declaration ... More >>

Broncos beat Cardinals and no one cares -- except players about to be cut

How can you tell that no one cared about the Broncos' 16-13 win over the Arizona Cardinals last night? One way: John Elway was brought into the broadcast booth to try to prevent channel surfing in the second quarter. Another: Not a single YouTube user on the planet has shared contest footage at this ... More >>

Photos: Denver Broncos cheerleaders 2013 calendar shoot in Cancun

Earlier this week, the Denver Broncos cheerleaders officially unveiled their 2013 calendar -- but the photos inside it are far from the only images snapped for the project. The squad's been sharing behind-the-scenes pics and more from various calendar shoots, including two days spent shutterbugging ... More >>

Mitt Romney: Is he really gaining more support from Colorado Hispanics?

Denver blog posts need three days off. Big Media's Jason Salzman questions GOP boss Ryan Call's claim on ABC that Mitt Romney is building support among Colorado Hispanics. Denver Infill's Ryan Dravitz invites us inside DaVita world HQ. South Stands Denver's Colin D.: Here's your stupid game-by-ga ... More >>

Stephen Ludwig is paying for his position in shoe leather...or at least tire tread

Denver's ten best side projects

The Swayback is obviously Eric Halborg's main gig. But lately he's been moonlighting in Dragondeer, a side project he helms with Swayback drummer Carl Sorensen and Cole Rudy of Varlet on mandolin and lap steel. With Dragondeer, Halborg and company delve into some swampy blues and reverb-drenched psy ... More >>

Tavern Mile High will be opening at Sports Authority Field

Denver's football stadium doesn't just have a new name and signage. Sometime soon after next week's regular season home opener, it will also have its own Tavern: The Tavern Hospitality Group is in the process of creating Tavern Mile High at Sports Authority Field. "We met with the Broncos earlier t ... More >>

Video: Peyton Manning head slam, lack of rust in 49ers loss

Last week, we wondered if Peyton Manning's two picks versus the Seahawks, following a bad interception against the Bears the week before, were examples of rust or overconfidence. But his performance in a 29-24 loss to the 49ers yesterday was spot-on even after he was slammed to the turf in a manner ... More >>

Election robocall asks House candidate Jared Wright to step down

Denver blog posts know what's up. Colorado Pols discusses a robocall, heard by 6,000 residents of House District 54, that calls out candidate Jared Wright as dishonest, tardy and significantly in debt. EdNews Voices' Jessica Keigan steps into her students' shoes -- and teaches herself a lesson. M ... More >>

Peyton Manning's two interceptions v. Seahawks: Rust or overconfidence?

A lot of Broncos fans shrugged off Peyton Manning's first interception of the preseason against the Chicago Bears. And plenty of those boosters are also writing off the two additional picks he threw in his second outing, a 30-10 Seattle Seahawks victory in Denver. But should they be? After all, the ... More >>

D.J. Williams, Broncos linebacker, guilty of DWAI: Should he stay or go?

Attorney Harvey Steinberg's Broncos winning streak is over. After helping Perrish Cox escape unscathed after sexual assault claims by a woman he impregnated and helping Elvis Dumervil evade charges in an alleged road rage incident in Miami, Steinberg client D.J. Williams has been found guilty of DWA ... More >>

Peyton Manning's fit on the Broncos doesn't feel right, blogger says

Denver blog posts roll with the changes. South Stands Denver's Colin D admits that he was as excited as anyone when Peyton Manning signed with the Broncos -- but he's beginning to have some doubts.... Coyote Gulch collects drought news, including reports that dry lightning is sparking more wildfir ... More >>

NBC Olympics: Numerous Bozos in Charge

Denver blog posts can gain admittance just about anywhere. Denver PR Blog shares former Denver Post cartoonist Drew Litton's take on the NBC Olympics: Numerous Bozos in Charge. Mile High Report fan poster Andrew Mason thinks backup QB Caleb Hanie isn't going to make the Broncos' final roster unles ... More >>

The Book of Mormon: Catch up before you go with our ten best posts on the play

It's almost here, guys. This Tuesday will mark the official opening date of the national tour of one of the laugh-crackingest, award-winningest musicals in recent history -- but more important, it came out of local minds. We've been writing about Matt Stone and Trey Parker's The Book of Mormon since ... More >>

Denver's toughest tickets: Did Mumford, Book of Mormon or GABF make the list?

Bruce Springsteen tickets go on sale Monday, August 13 at 10 a.m. They'll be gone within minutes, if not seconds -- only to reappear shortly thereafter on eBay, StubHub and other aftermarket ticket sites for two, three or even four times their original cost. It's nothing new. But it sure gets old. ... More >>

Barack Obama using anti-Ken Buck strategy against Mitt Romney

Denver blog posts have it goin' on. Colorado Pols thinks the Obama campaign's latest hit on Mitt Romney is reminiscent of the strategy Michael Bennet used to top Ken Buck in the 2010 U.S. Senate race. Mile High Report's Scotty Payne on the Broncos' depth chart. At Mile High Mamas, Erin Udell reve ... More >>

Robert Ayers latest Josh McDaniels draft pick to underperform for Broncos

Denver blog posts have the quicks. Bronco Talk's Monty thinks Broncos training camp may be the last chance for two top draft picks from the Josh McDaniels era: Robert Ayers and Knowshon Moreno. Denver Egotist on the USA Pro Cycling Challenge campaign. At Square State, Jack Van Ens asks, "Is succe ... More >>

Great American Beer Festival scalpers drive us to drink

It's hard to know who to be angry at for what many people are calling #GABFail -- the ticketing fiasco that has marred the upcoming Great American Beer Festival. The Boulder-based Brewers Association put 49,000 tickets up for grabs beginning at 10 a.m. on August 2. But within two minutes, at least t ... More >>

Denver Broncos rank third in player arrests since 2000

Eric Decker, Broncos hunk, has pulled groin (insert dirty joke here)

Denver blog posts think big thoughts. Predominantly Orange's Kim Constantinesco shares the mostly minor injury report from Broncos training camp thus far, including word of receiver Eric Decker's pulled groin. This sounds like a job for Jesse James! Denver Infill's Ken Schroeppel invites you to th ... More >>

David Sirota doesn't plan to counter Michael Brown's pro-Romney talk by hyping Obama

Denver blog posts are large and in charge. Big Media's Jason Salzman learns that while KHOW's Michael Brown enthusiastically supports Mitt Romney for president, partner David Sirota is much more lukewarm about Barack Obama. Bronco Talk's Monty on why the Broncos have decided to close this afternoo ... More >>

Ed McCaffrey in, Brian Griese out for KOA's Broncos broadcasts

Denver blog posts make perfect sense if you think about them. Mile High Report's John Bena on the switch that puts Ed McCaffrey in the Broncos broadcast booth alongside Dave Logan, as Brian Griese gets more ESPN college-football face-time. Denver Urbanism's John Hayden touts upper Larimer bike lan ... More >>

Von Miller readied for Denver Broncos training camp, NFL season by doing...yoga?

Denver blog posts aspire to greatness. Predominantly Orange's Kim Constantinesco reveals that Von Miller prepared for Broncos football this season with a lot of downward-facing dog. The Redheaded Slut has two words for us: "Use me." Denver PR Blog: RIP Dan Peterson, who died from injuries sustain ... More >>

Reader: 34 Broncos arrests since 2000 another argument for better role models

Yesterday, we shared a photo post of 34 Broncos arrests since 2000 -- the third most of any NFL team over that period. Many of those busted are no longer on the team (like Laurence Maroney, seen here), and some players were booked multiple times (Brandon Marshall topped the roster, with four). Still ... More >>

Photos: 34 Broncos arrests since 2000, third most of any team

In the wake of Elvis Dumervil's Miami bust over the weekend, the Denver Post noted that the Broncos are third in the NFL since 2000 (behind only Minnesota and Cincinnati) in an extremely dubious category: most arrests. The paper's source: an amazing database created by the San Diego Union-Tribune, w ... More >>

Videos: ManTherapy.org uses wacky humor to help dudes fight depression

Dr. Rich Mahogany is not a real doctor. The mustachioed star of ManTherapy.org is a fake therapist who loves fly fishing, chainsaws and stuffed moose heads. He cusses, does bicep curls with a bowling ball and, most importantly, dispenses facts and tips about depression, anxiety, substance abuse and ... More >>

Photos: Ten mean Denver Broncos jokes

Earlier this week, we shared our collection of ten mean CU-Boulder jokes -- and I think we can all agree that processing them made us all better, stronger people. With that in mind, here's more nasty, photo-illustrated humor at the expense of another frequent web target -- Your Denver Broncos -- as ... More >>

Denver's plan to cool down gang violence

Also read: Gang-related deaths are on the rise in Denver

Dan Fong's previously unpublished rock photos on display this Friday at the Gallery on Sante Fe

Generally, when you speak with someone with strong ties to rock history, you either get an earful of tedious name-dropping or you're forced to endure an exhaustive lecture about how kids today just don't get it. This is not the case with Dan Fong, the famed Denver rock photographer who has shot lege ... More >>

Peyton Manning be damned: Vegas only lists Broncos as favorites in seven games this season

Denver blog posts are a winning combination. Mile High Report fan poster GrizBronc notes that Covers.com lists the Broncos as favorites in just seven games this season. Denver Egotist: For Denver's Nix Bros., misery loves company -- and Adam Cayton-Holland. Big Media's Jason Salzman listens as Mi ... More >>

Brian Xanders out as Broncos GM: How did he last so long?

Brian Xanders' ouster as the Broncos' general manager isn't exactly a shock. After all, his association with the discredited Josh McDaniels regime made it surprising that he was able to hang on for as long as he did. Why did his luck finally run out?

Rona VanSlyck: You don't have to follow all the rules

In this interview, Pizza Republica's Rona VanSlyck weighs in on the importance of being open-minded, her current back-bar obsession and the dive bar she frequents when she's not at work.

The Broncos don't know if their draft was good, and neither does Mel Kiper

OMG, did you hear that ESPN's NFL Draft gasbag Mel Kiper gave the Broncos draft class a C ? What will the organization do after receiving such a mediocre evaluation? Maybe John Elway and other executives will assess the players in training camp, attempt to improve their weaknesses and put them in a ... More >>

Photos: Top ten most unusual Denver Broncos tattoos

It's tattoo week at Westword. Thus far, we've featured a gallery of our favorite Colorado flag tattoos and a tribute to inked-up Nugget Chris "Birdman" Andersen, who's currently in the doghouse. Today, in honor of this evening's kickoff to the NFL draft, we bring you the ten most unusual Broncos tat ... More >>

John Elway gets high marks for first NFL draft -- but will he avoid a sophomore slump?

Denver blog posts earn their keep. Mile High Report's Jeremy Bolander breaks down the Broncos' 2011 draft player by player -- and gives John Elway an "A" for his first time in charge. Good tidings. Colorado Peak Politics notes that Joe Miklosi has been moved into the Democratic Congressional Campa ... More >>

Brian Dawkins, heart of Broncos' defense, announces retirement on Twitter

A short time ago, Broncos' safety Brian Dawkins announced his retirement in the new-fangled way -- via his Twitter account. No, it's not a surprise, particularly given his recent injury history and reports about Denver's search for another secondary vet; more on that below. But it's still a shot to ... More >>

Photos: Smoky scenes from 4/20 marijuana smoke-out in Civic Center Park

You've read pot critic William Breathes's take on 4/20 in Civic Center Park, held this past Friday. Now take a look at a few photos from the scene there -- cops, advocates, MMJ patients and those just looking for a free toke. Check out the full slideshow with many more photos here: "420 in Denver" ( ... More >>

Photo: Eddie Royal, ex-Broncos receiver, feeling the pinch of high gas prices?

How outrageous are gas prices these days? Outrageous enough that a professional athlete who just signed a multi-million-dollar contract is bitching about them. The baller in question is ex-Broncos receiver Eddie Royal. Check out this photo he recently posted to his Facebook page.

Reader: Chubby's is pure Colorado Chicano cuisine

Denver Broncos schedule will give Peyton Manning plenty of prime time airtime

Denver blog posts believe the children are our future. Mile High Report's John Bena speculates about the particulars of the soon-to-be-announced Broncos schedule -- and figures Peyton Manning's arrival will translate into plenty of night work. Coyote Gulch: The latest weather system helped the sta ... More >>

Gang violence escalating and not getting enough attention, activist says

Last week, when we noted that the number of Denver homicides during the first quarter of 2012 was up from 2010 and 2011. But the nine Denver victims through the end of last month hardly encompass all the violence that's gone on in these parts of late -- including the death of Manuel Munoz, which esc ... More >>

Peyton Manning, enemy of the paparazzi?

Denver blog posts welcome all comers. And no, that's not meant to sound dirty. Mile High Report fan poster metalman5050 sees it as a good sign that few photographs have surfaced of Peyton Manning working out with Broncos receivers, even if it makes shutterbugs unhappy. Things to Do in Denver When ... More >>

Josh McDaniels didn't screw over the Broncos as badly as you think?

Denver blog posts have their eyes on the prize. Mile High Report fan poster Megatron Myers argues that Josh McDaniels didn't do as terrible a job as Broncos coach as advertised. The Colorado Independent's Troy Hooper: Colorado isn't ready for climate change. Coyote Gulch: Colorado is always one d ... More >>

Why Denver is home to the best Mexican dish in the United States

Also read: Chipotle or Qdoba? Either way, burritos legally stand on their own

Reader: Peyton Manning will make Broncos fans forget Tim Tebow nostalgia fast

A recent Denver Blogs roundup highlighted a post whose writer admitted that he'd miss the Tim Tebow era, when the Broncos were always underdogs. That prompted a response from one reader who suffers from no such nostalgia.

Peyton Manning signing likely to backfire, says Bleacher Report

Plenty of Broncos boosters have been in a state of giddiness since the signing of Peyton Manning. But here's something capable of pouring cold water on overheated fans: Bleacher Report's list of five NFL free agency moves sure to backfire is topped by none other than Mr. Manning.

Denver Broncos' new uniforms have a new collar just in time for Peyton Manning's neck

Denver blog posts are redesigned on a daily basis. Bronco Talk's Jon Heath shows off the new Denver Broncos uniforms, which have a tweaked collar but are otherwise not as radically different as expected -- or as was suggested in a prototype also linked in the post. Burning Down the House's Andi on ... More >>

Peyton Manning signing means Broncos fans can't enjoy team being underdog anymore

Denver blog posts are over April Fools Day. At Mile High Report, Nick Cast notes that with Tim Tebow gone and Peyton Manning on board, no one will be shocked if the Broncos win. DenverUrbanism's Ken Schroeppel looks at Denver single-family homes circa the 1920s. Denver Frank shares a video he dub ... More >>