Albuquerque

Lawrence Scherer confesses to 1991 murder, then tries to un-confess

A 1991 murder in Albuquerque was as cold as a cold case can get until earlier this year, when Lawrence Scherer copped to the crime. But investigators let him go -- and by the time they decided they wanted him back, he'd apparently changed his mind about that whole confession-is-good-for-the-soul thi ... More >>

Meet the winners of Great American Beer Festival 2012

This year's Great American Beer Festival played temporary home to 580 breweries -- and with more than 2,700 beers poured, the fest's professional judge panel had its hands (and mouths) full when making decisions on the winners of all 84 categories. Continue reading for the full list of the weekend's ... More >>

Sara Century on Ladybug 2012, the Titwrench-style festival she's bringing to Fort Collins

In response to the overwhelming success of Denver's Titwrench Festival -- the award-winning female-centric, three-day rock and noise fest -- local riot-grrrl icon Sara Century has been tapped to bring a version of the event to Fort Collins. Dubbed Ladybug 2012, the freshly minted festival is slated ... More >>

Atom the Amazing Zombie Killer co-director Richard Taylor on bringing a Troma-esque sensibility to Denver film

Atom the Amazing Zombie Killer, the debut feature film from Bizjack FlemCo, features zombies, bowling and a seriously weird twist, all wrapped up in a gore-splattered, over-the-top sensibility that should be familiar to fans of Troma. The locally made film will get its proper Denver debut at the Den ... More >>

The Melvins counting on Denver to help them earn a spot in the Guinness World Records book

On Wednesday, September 12, you'll have a chance to become part of history and help the Melvins weasel their way into the Guinness World Records book, which they hope to do by playing shows in all fifty states plus one in the District of Columbia in just 51 days. One can only imagine what sparked th ... More >>

Why do Mexicans put murals on lowriders?

DJ Maladjusted's devotion to vinyl and obscurity attracts record geeks to his vinyl club nights

After booking hardcore and ska shows around Denver for the past six years, DJ Maladjusted has taken his massive record collection and almost dogmatic devotion to vinyl and garnered a small but devoted following with his obscure selections. Spinning 2tone, ska and reggae every third Friday for One St ... More >>

SXSW travelogue: Wheelchair Sports Camp march for peace and makes dough busking

Farewell, Austin: Kalyn here checking in for Wheelchair Sports Camp and Company's last night at SXSW! Grab a cup of coffee -- you missed a lot since our last check-in: We took our precious time getting out of our RV park home yesterday and loaded in our gear to The Jr (Emo's) at 6 p.m. On the way, I ... More >>

Denver Police to start testing body-worn cameras while on patrol

Big pics below.​Pretty soon, every shift for Denver Police officers could be like a COPS episode. In two weeks, 23 officers will begin a sixty-day period during which they will be wearing portable cameras that can capture their interaction with the public -- or not. Officers will be able to tu ... More >>

Readers: There's a hell of a lot of talk about El Diablo

Mark Manger​El Diablo, which won our Best New Bar award in the Best of Denver 2011 and is reviewed this week in Cafe, turns one this month. It's been busy from the start -- and that's both good and bad news, according to Angel Hernandez. as good as this place may be, it saddens me that it is ... More >>

Twisters Burgers and Burritos will open a fourth Colorado location on East Evans Avenue

​Twisters Burgers and Burritos, the Albuquerque-based fast-casual chain with a New Mexican menu and seventeen outposts, crossed the border into Colorado a couple of years ago, opening shops in Parker, Lakewood and Aurora. And now the company is getting ready to open a fourth Denver-area spot, ... More >>

Kenneth Matthews victim of fatal stabbing on 2100 block of Lawrence Street (72)

Graphic below.​ Earlier this week, we told you about a fatal stabbing on the 2100 block of Lawrence Street. The Denver coroner's office has now identified the victim of this crime as Kenneth Matthews, 43, of Albuquerque, New Mexico. He died of stab wounds to the chest. Thus far, the Denver Po ... More >>

Anthony Garcia allegedly adds special ingredient to yogurt -- semen -- at NM Sunflower Market

Anthony Garcia.​Here's a story from our neighboring state to the south that's too strange not to share. Although we promise not to over-share, as Anthony Garcia may have done. According to Albuquerque's KOAT-TV, Garcia, an employee at an area Sunflower Market, served a yogurt sample to a fema ... More >>

Drew Gibson reflects on the music scene in Lawrence and his band, Baby Birds Don't Drink Milk

Jorge de la Torre, dean of culinary education at Johnson & Wales University, dishes on Denver's best hummus, his students and surly service

Lori Midson​ Jorge de la Torre Johnson & Wales University www.jwu.edu This is part one of Lori Midson's interview with Jorge de la Torre, dean of culinary education at Johnson & Wales University. Part two of that interview will run in this space tomorrow. "I'm a little worried about this in ... More >>

Margot and the Nuclear So and So's to tour in support of Buzzard, forthcoming new record

​Ah, yes, what a splendid birthday present (okay, it isn't exactly our birthday, but close enough). It seems one of our favorite bands, Margot & the Nuclear So and So's, a group we've long been smitten with since first making its acquaintance at South Park some years ago, has a new album slate ... More >>

Sunflower Farmers Market opening June 23 in Greenwood Village

​Get your sleeping bags out, early birds. Sunflower Farmers Market is opening its tenth Colorado location two weeks from today, and if the past is any indication, things could get a little crazy. A Sunflower representative says lines started forming at 3 a.m. for the Albuquerque store's June ... More >>

Colorado has two of Livability's top ten food cities...and neither is Denver

Pueblo Chamber of CommerceFoodie fun in Pueblo: the annual jalapeno-eating contest​Yes, it's yet another list. Livability, the site that invites you to "discover America's best places to live," has just released its list of "Foodie Finds: 10 Surprising Food Cities," and Colorado occupies two o ... More >>

Denver Roller Dolls roll out an offer on eBay

Jay Vollmar​Denver's two roller derby leagues, profiled in the Westword's feature "Denver's Roller Derby Rivalry Could Start the Sport Rolling Across the Country," are stepping up their games this year -- both on the track and off. Exhibit A: The Rocky Mountain Rollergirls have been kicking a ... More >>

Freeloader: Download a new track from Pretty Light's forthcoming EP in advance of shows this week in Boulder and Denver

​ Derek Vincent Smith, who performs under the Pretty Lights moniker (due tonight at the Boulder Theater), has announced plans to release three new EPs, the first of which, Making Up a Changing Mind, was just posted to his site last week. With three albums already under his belt that have rec ... More >>

Now you can take a seat at Little Anita's

​Little Anita's has slowed down its frenetic fast-food pace in two metro Denver locations, where it is now offering full-service, sit-down dining. "We have eleven restaurants in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and that's how they do all of their restaurants down there," says Mike Ponzio, Colorado g ... More >>

Get a sneak peek of Kill Paradise's new record before it hits stores tomorrow

Back in April, we told you about Kill Paradise inking a deal with BreakSilence Recordings, the same imprint that brought you Albuquerque's BrokeNCYDE and Tempe's Eyes Set to Kill. More than half a year later, the outfit has finished its new album, The Second Effect, which will be available exclusi ... More >>

Q&A with Nathan McGarvey of Hearts of Palm

Black Mountain Studios​Hearts of Palm started out in the winter of 2006 as a pop song writing collaboration between former Roper and Black Black Ocean guitarist Stephen Till and longtime friend Nathan McGarvey. Within the following year, the project expanded to eight plus members and the band's so ... More >>

Meese reveals track list and cover art for new album

In a little over a month, Meese's major label debut is slated to drop. At a listening party a few months ago at the Larimer Lounge, we learned that the album would be titled Broadcast and would feature "The Start of It," a song well familiar to all of the kids on the frozen Front Range, that has sin ... More >>

Holly Hartnett finally got her own restaurant with Venue, and it's great

Hover Bacon Virus Destroys Nation, World

Dear United Airlines: It's Over!

Ocean Bed

Larimer Lounge

Hello, Dolls

The Mile High Club takes on Duke City.

Help, I'm Dating a Mexican!

How can a gringa deal with her friends' racism?

Clarinet in Hand

Burn Notice

Burn Notice

Ain't No Sunshine

"What's Wrong With America" indie comedy reveals what's wrong with indie comedies.

Chile Today, Hot Tomorrow

The Genitorturers

Tuesday, October 18, Bluebird Theater, 303-322-2308.

Let Us Prey

Alan Clements uses Spiritually Incorrect to skewer modern hype.

Off the Wall

The street inspires the Urban Angst graffiti exhibit.

Best Red Chile

Little Anita's

History in the Making

The collision of French and Vietnamese culinary traditions led to the perfection of Chez Thuy.

From Russia, With Love

Astoria Restaurant brings you all the comforts of home -- and the homeland.

Various Artists

Undead in Denver (Roman Ruin)

Stayin' at Mike's (King Bee)

Help Not Wanted

Thanks to voicetracking, radio stations need fewer DJs than ever before.

Brown and Red

These days, his signature guit-steel playing leaves listeners slack-jawed. But it took Junior Brown a long time to get to center stage.

Cottage Industry

Want to open a restaurant in the 'burbs? Here's some Sage advice.

Green Streets

Two new restaurants -- one Mexican, one New Mexican -- give an authentic spin to the color wheel.

Flour Power

The queen of torts takes a cooking class full circle.

That Sinking Feeling

Taking a Trip Aboard

Sit back and relax. You're on the bus to Mexico.

THEY THINK THEY LOVE YOUSO, DAVID CASSIDY, WHAT ARE YOU SO AFRAID OF? C'MON GET HAPPY

THE PARTRIDGE FAMILY TEMPLE PREPARES FOR THE COMING OF THE LORD: DAVID CASSIDY.