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  • Blogs

    May 25, 2012

    Dog attacks: Which two Denver neighborhoods do mail carriers fear most?

    It's the stuff of Saturday-morning cartoons and "The Far Side:" a hapless postal carrier being chased around the neighborhood by the family dog. But the vicious attack on a Denver postal carrier on Monday demonstrated that mail carriers face real danger even on their regular routes. In fact, Denver ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 10, 2012

    Conrado Arellano-Casa among seventeen sentenced in Mexico-to-U.S. pot ring

    Even as proponents push Amendment 64, the Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol Act, law enforcers continue to place a high priority on arresting and prosecuting people for pot-related offenses. Case in point: The Jeffco DA's office announcement regarding the sentences imposed on seventeen people so far ( ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 10, 2011

    Santiago Grado, former West High principal, says leadership differences caused resignation

    Santiago Grado resigned last month as principal of Denver's West High School after only a month and a half on the job. School officials say he chose to do so after issues with his academic leadership were raised. But Grado tells Westword that it was a difference in leadership philosophies, not a l ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 23, 2011

    Medical marijuana lawsuit: State says no one in Colorado has fundamental right to MMJ

    Kathleen Chippi.​On June 30, Kathleen Chippi and supporters filed a lawsuit claiming that medical marijuana regulations violate the state constitution, which made MMJ legal in Colorado. Now, the state has responded by arguing in part that patients don't have a fundamental right to use medical ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 6, 2011

    Review: Bright Eyes at the Fillmore, 6/5/11

    ​BRIGHT EYES at THE FILLMORE, 6/5/11"It was a bit bittersweet to think that this might be the last time Bright Eyes plays Denver."

  • Blogs

    March 14, 2011

    Social networking: Denver ranked 3rd in U.S. by Men's Health (eat our hashtags, Portland!)

    ​Congratulations, Denver: You have officially been swallowed up whole by the Matrix. Men's Health recently came out with its list of the country's most socially networked cities, and Denver, of all places, came in third. Do we get a prize for this? Like a new FarmVille animal or something?

  • Blogs

    February 15, 2011

    Grenade wrapped in duct tape found in Colorado Springs park: Happy Valentine's Day!

    Flickr​What to get that special someone on Valentine's Day? Candy and flowers are so played out -- so how about a hand grenade? Granted, we don't know for certain that the grenade found at Colorado Springs' Memorial Park yesterday morning was intended as a gift. But it was wrapped -- in duct t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 4, 2010

    Medical marijuana fight in Jeffco: Does closed Footprints Health still have a chance to reopen?

    Footprints Health​With so many municipalities passing medical marijuana dispensary bans this week, more businesses may find themselves in the shoes of folks at Jefferson County's Footprints Health & Wellness, who began challenging a shutdown order earlier this year. They hope a judge will allo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 3, 2010

    Medical marijuana dispensary bans pass in Aurora, Dougco: Fuel for legalization fight?

    Brian Vicente.​Update: The Sensible Colorado staff has been hard at work trying to determine if any of the community or county attempts to ban medical marijuana dispensaries were unsuccessful -- and they've found seven bright spots amid the disappointments in places like Aurora and Douglas Cou ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 3, 2010

    Medical marijuana ban in El Paso County losing narrowly -- but final result could take weeks

    ​Earlier today, info from Sensible Colorado's Brian Vicente suggested that a medical marijuana dispensary ban in El Paso County was ahead by a handful of votes. Now, it appears to be losing by a narrow margin -- but Vote No on 1A spokesman Mike Elliott doesn't expect final results anytime soon ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 22, 2010

    UFO sightings over Denver, NYC show ET commissions are needed, Jeff Peckman says

    Jeff Peckman.​Over the past week or so, UFO sightings have been reported over Denver, New York City, El Paso and Richmond. Whether any of them are either connected or legitimate Jeff Peckman can't say -- but the man behind Initiative 300, which would establish an extraterrestrial affairs commi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 9, 2010

    Scott McInnis: No "wink and a nod or a bait and switch" on continuing campaign after primary

    Scott McInnis.​The Scott McInnis campaign's August 6 release about his primary night "victory party" (see it below) listed its date as August 12 -- two nights after tomorrow's primary. When asked about that, McInnis spokesman Sean Duffy laughingly noted, "I hope it said Tuesday. Either that, o ... More >>

  • News

    June 3, 2010

    Badlands: From Ground Zero of the Immigration Crisis Along the Mexican Border

    Scott McInnis.​The Scott McInnis campaign's August 6 release about his primary night "victory party" (see it below) listed its date as August 12 -- two nights after tomorrow's primary. When asked about that, McInnis spokesman Sean Duffy laughingly noted, "I hope it said Tuesday. Either that, o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 28, 2010

    Medical marijuana hearing sets up fight on the senate floor

    Matt Brown sees more weed battles looming.​Yesterday morning, we previewed a senate committee hearing on House Bill 1284, which is intended to regulate the medical marijuana industry, with Sensible Colorado's Brian Vicente maintaining that he's ready to push a ballot initiative if the final re ... More >>

  • News

    March 25, 2010

    George Lopez might do Speedy, but he's still a little slow

    Matt Brown sees more weed battles looming.​Yesterday morning, we previewed a senate committee hearing on House Bill 1284, which is intended to regulate the medical marijuana industry, with Sensible Colorado's Brian Vicente maintaining that he's ready to push a ballot initiative if the final re ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 18, 2010

    Frank Bonanno, Alex Seidel, Jennifer Jasinski, Steve Ells and James Rugile among James Beard semifinalists

    Lori Midson Venue chef James Rugile ​Restaurant and chef semifinalists for the 2010 James Beard Foundation Awards were released this morning, which gives all the nominees exactly 32 days to chew on their success before the five finalists in each category are announced on Monday, March 22. The ... More >>

  • Culture

    January 7, 2010

    Colorado finally shows true love for Allen True

    Lori Midson Venue chef James Rugile ​Restaurant and chef semifinalists for the 2010 James Beard Foundation Awards were released this morning, which gives all the nominees exactly 32 days to chew on their success before the five finalists in each category are announced on Monday, March 22. The ... More >>

  • News

    December 31, 2009

    2009 was a tough year for the economy, newspapers and Mexicans

    Lori Midson Venue chef James Rugile ​Restaurant and chef semifinalists for the 2010 James Beard Foundation Awards were released this morning, which gives all the nominees exactly 32 days to chew on their success before the five finalists in each category are announced on Monday, March 22. The ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 7, 2009

    Immigrant hot potato one reason for ongoing protests at Aurora detention center

    A photo of an ICE bust in progress, from the organization's 2008 annual report.​Since May, an interfaith group has staged a vigil the first Monday of each month at the Aurora Contract Detention Facility, 11901 East 30th Avenue -- and they'll be there again tonight at 6 p.m. Among the many rea ... More >>

  • News

    January 22, 2009

    The digital conversion will leave some Coloradans in the dark

    A photo of an ICE bust in progress, from the organization's 2008 annual report.​Since May, an interfaith group has staged a vigil the first Monday of each month at the Aurora Contract Detention Facility, 11901 East 30th Avenue -- and they'll be there again tonight at 6 p.m. Among the many rea ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 24, 2008

    Coldplay at the Pepsi Center

    Photo: Chad Fahnestock Coldplay, Jon Hopkins, Sleeper CarFriday, Nov. 21, 2008Pepsi CenterBetter Than: A rock show where the band stays rooted in one spot.Making an arena rock show personal may seem like an impossible task, especially for any band playing to thousands of fans in the airy expanses of ... More >>

  • News

    August 21, 2008

    Jack A. Weil proved that the West is not a place, but a state of mind

    Photo: Chad Fahnestock Coldplay, Jon Hopkins, Sleeper CarFriday, Nov. 21, 2008Pepsi CenterBetter Than: A rock show where the band stays rooted in one spot.Making an arena rock show personal may seem like an impossible task, especially for any band playing to thousands of fans in the airy expanses of ... More >>

  • News

    June 19, 2008

    Punk'd

    A TV-news cameraman finds a forum for his secret passion: rock and roll.

  • Blogs

    March 5, 2008

    March 4: "Critical Tuesday"

    A TV-news cameraman finds a forum for his secret passion: rock and roll.

  • News

    January 10, 2008

    Lucha Libre, Locally

    What's So Funny steps into the ring with some masked men who mean business.

  • Dining

    December 20, 2007

    Tambien

    This restaurant’s time has come.

  • News

    September 6, 2007

    Letters to the Editor

    From the week of 9/6/2007

  • Dining

    July 5, 2007

    Ace-Hi Tavern

    A Golden opportunity for our new Drunk of the Week.

  • News

    June 14, 2007

    Letters to the Editor

    From the week of 6/14/2007

  • Calendar

    September 4, 2003

    Border Line

    Gallery tackles edgy vision

  • Music

    July 24, 2003

    Mars Attacks

    The Mars Volta isn't interested in your expectations.

  • News

    July 24, 2003

    End Run

    Long shot Arapahoe Park seeks a place in the winner's circle.

  • News

    October 24, 2002

    Meanwhile, Back at the Ranchera

    Olga and Federico Galindo have corralled the regional-Mexican concert market, the sounds of home.

  • Film

    August 15, 2002

    Say Cheese

    Movie producer Robert Evans preserves his golden myth.

  • News

    October 11, 2001

    Here's the Beef

    We brake for jerky, America's fastest-growing snack food.

  • News

    September 13, 2001

    Throw Away the Key

    Boulder County slams the door on a group of juvenile homes that won't lock theirs.

  • News

    May 10, 2001

    Teach Your Children Well

    The state is finding ways to treat behavioral problems when they first appear -- in daycare.

  • Music

    September 28, 2000

    Thunder Roll

    The Volts have lit up Denver stages with their rock-and-roll power -- and caused a few blowouts along the way.

  • News

    March 30, 2000

    What's in a Name?

    The new census form brings up a smorgasbord of cultural-identity issues -- and food metaphors.

  • Music

    November 11, 1999

    Playlist

    Primus, The Go, At the Drive In, Method Man/Redman

  • News

    August 26, 1999

    In Sickness and in Health

    Dr. Tisha Dowe survived the aftermath of the Oklahoma City bombing. But can she survive Colorado Springs politics?

  • News

    January 7, 1999

    Home Alone

    Dr. Tisha Dowe survived the aftermath of the Oklahoma City bombing. But can she survive Colorado Springs politics?

  • News

    September 24, 1998

    On the Ropes

    Dr. Tisha Dowe survived the aftermath of the Oklahoma City bombing. But can she survive Colorado Springs politics?

  • Calendar

    June 11, 1998

    Wide-Open Spaces

    Dr. Tisha Dowe survived the aftermath of the Oklahoma City bombing. But can she survive Colorado Springs politics?

  • News

    March 19, 1998

    Lucky Strikes

    Dr. Tisha Dowe survived the aftermath of the Oklahoma City bombing. But can she survive Colorado Springs politics?

  • Music

    September 5, 1996

    Playlist

    Dr. Tisha Dowe survived the aftermath of the Oklahoma City bombing. But can she survive Colorado Springs politics?

  • News

    May 2, 1996

    Gasoline Alley

    Diamond Shamrock's pipeline isn't built yet, but it's already brought a flammable mixture to Elbert County politics.

  • News

    September 21, 1994

    ROAST OF THE TOWN

    CHILE LOVERS TAKE A STAND ON FEDERAL BOULEVARD.

  • News

    June 29, 1994

    GOODS & SERVICES

    CHILE LOVERS TAKE A STAND ON FEDERAL BOULEVARD.

  • Film

    February 16, 1994

    LOSERS INTO WINNERS

    CHILE LOVERS TAKE A STAND ON FEDERAL BOULEVARD.

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