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Erie

  • Blogs

    May 15, 2012

    Wylie Newton charged with stealing antique gun from museum, trying to sell it on TV

    Thieves dispensing with stolen goods typically do so quietly, outside the public eye. But if Wheat Ridge Police are right, Wylie Newton is a different breed. Newton is accused of stealing an antique pistol from a New Mexico museum, then trying to sell it on a reality TV show.

  • Blogs

    March 9, 2012

    Ronnie Darnell allegedly delivered view of his junk along with newspapers

    At this writing, a search of the Boulder Daily Camera website for the name Ronnie Darnell doesn't score a hit. But Darnell, who until recently delivered the Daily Camera, is making news elsewhere -- for allegedly exposing himself while dropping off papers. Oh yeah: He's apparently done this kind of ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 27, 2012

    Operation Sweet Leaf: Jordan Buehrer accused ringleader in 25 grow metro-area megabust

    Update: A just-released indictment related to Operation Sweet Leaf, in which 25 metro-area marijuana grows were raided, names 22-year-old Jordan Buehrer as the alleged ringleader of the scheme -- although Buehrer's LinkedIn profile suggests another name. The bare-bones page lists him as the owner o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 18, 2012

    Occupy Littleton launched with five-person general assembly

    On Sunday, at 2 p.m. in the Bemis Public Library, five people gathered to launch the first general assembly of Occupy Littleton. If the idea that democracy takes time ever needed proof, this would be it. One person shy of a round half-dozen, the group appeared dwarfed in the city library's largest m ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 11, 2012

    Photos: Set designer Glenn Grassi thinks big about tiny (and livable) homes

    Kelsey WhippleGlenn Grassi goes American Gothic in front of his miniature creation.​The fully functioning home in which Glenn Grassi is standing in isn't much larger than his bedroom was that time he joined the circus. It is significantly smaller than the sets he made and won national awards f ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 9, 2011

    The ten worst skateparks in Colorado

    The November issue of Thrasher included the results of a contest in which the magazine had asked readers for the worst skateparks in their towns for a list titled "Certified Piece of Suck: Doo-Doo Skatepark Construction." One of these pieces of suck is located in Colorado.

  • Calendar

    October 27, 2011

    Down on the Farm

    The November issue of Thrasher included the results of a contest in which the magazine had asked readers for the worst skateparks in their towns for a list titled "Certified Piece of Suck: Doo-Doo Skatepark Construction." One of these pieces of suck is located in Colorado.

  • Blogs

    August 10, 2011

    Zolo Grill's Brett Smith raps on pig, chile and a second Zolo Grill

    Lori Midson​ Brett Smith Zolo Grill 2525 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder 303-449-0444 www.zologrill.com This is part one of my interview with Brett Smith, the executive chef of Zolo Grill. Part two of my chat with Smith will run in this space tomorrow. "I know it's probably overkill, but we just ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 6, 2011

    Springer Spaniel's owner wanted for bark-and-run horseback-rider accident

    Flickr​In a hit-and-run accident, a driver causes a crash but flees the scene rather than facing the music. Something similar happened over the weekend, but it didn't involve cars. Instead, the parties were a woman on horseback and the owner of a dog that caused an injury requiring a rescue c ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 16, 2011

    Culinary calendar for the week ahead: American Craft Beer Week, Triple Crown fun and more

    ​It's American Craft Beer Week, and that's all some of you want or need to know about this week in food and drink. But there's lots more going on this week, including more Triple Crown fun, wine dinners and much more. Here's what's on the menu:

  • Blogs

    May 9, 2011

    Brady Kane dies doing what he loved most -- skydiving: See video he recorded last year

    Brady Kane.​Erie's Brady Kane, who died in a skydiving accident Saturday, loved leaping into the unknown. His Facebook photo, seen here, shows him ready to take the plunge, and he listed his favorite activity as skydiving with his girlfriend, Melissa Yager. He also recorded a video last year o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 12, 2011

    Gordon Schumacher accused of sneaking into neighbor's house, putting webcam in bedroom

    Big pic below.​Erie's Nicole Bernard never gave much thought to her neighbor, Gordon Schumacher, and no wonder. He's 35, married, seemingly ordinary in every respect. Until he allegedly snuck into her house and planted a webcam in her bedroom, prompting his arrest for being a high-tech peepin ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 18, 2011

    Is Colorado finally climbing out of the foreclosure pit?

    ​New foreclosure filings in Colorado are at an eight-month low and the number of foreclosed properties being sold at auction is down nearly 22 percent from this time last year, according to a report released today by the Colorado Division of Housing. "The past several months have certainly b ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 7, 2011

    Marijuana bust: Richard Caleel among group accused of using MMJ as cover for illicit pot ring

    Big pics below.​North Metro Drug Task Force Commander Jerry Peters has long argued that criminals are abusing Colorado's medical marijuana system -- and now he's got more evidence go back up his contention. The Colorado Attorney General's Office, working with the NMDTF, has just announced a ma ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 10, 2010

    Fred Diehl is suburban superhero Erie Reminder: Kenny Be's Hip Tip

    Full-sized comic below.​Erie Reminder Real name: Fred Diehl; Occupation: Town Spokesman; Suburb of Operations: Erie; Hair: Rolled gold; Eyes: Deep Suburban superhero skills: Erie Reminder is a Detroit, Michigan transplant who possesses the superhuman capacity to think and talk at great speeds ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 9, 2010

    Denver Roller Dolls, local cake designer skate onto the Food Network Challenge

    Bill RossThe Roller Dolls face off.​ Roller derby can be a bit naughty -- what with the tight uniforms, tongue-in-cheek nicknames and racy logos. Maybe that's why the Food Network decided to forgo using the Denver Roller Dolls' A-team, the Mile High Club, as inspiration for cake designers task ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 2, 2010

    Three BenchWarmers are benched for good

    ​Just six weeks ago, Kevin Foote was opening his third BenchWarmers Tavern & Grill in a month, and offering this explanation of the origins of his mini-chain: "I was at a Colorado Avalanche game one evening with friends. We overheard some of the fans complaining about how cold they were and ho ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 21, 2010

    BenchWarmers third Colorado location gets off the bench this week

    ​BenchWarmers will open its third Colorado location on Thursday, June 24, and in touting this accomplishment, the Colorado-based company offers the most succinct business plan ever: "I was at a Colorado Avalanche game one evening with friends," founder and chief executive officer Kevin Foote, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 2, 2010

    BenchWarmers Tavern & Grill is coming soon to a location near you

    ​Watch your backside, Hooters. BenchWarmers is coming for you. The up and coming Colorado-based sports bar chain, "where beautiful girls will serve you fantastic food, cold beer, and cocktails as you enjoy an uninterrupted view of the game" already has two restaurants in Aurora and Erie and ... More >>

  • Culture

    April 22, 2010

    Colorado Clay takes shape at the Foothills Art Center

    ​Watch your backside, Hooters. BenchWarmers is coming for you. The up and coming Colorado-based sports bar chain, "where beautiful girls will serve you fantastic food, cold beer, and cocktails as you enjoy an uninterrupted view of the game" already has two restaurants in Aurora and Erie and ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 23, 2009

    Wake-Up Call: Goldilocks and the two babies

    ​Colorado is not all about balloon boys and terrorists -- unless you count fat babies and health insurance companies. Senator Michael Bennet has been getting a lot of face time lately, speechifying about our broken healthcare system. And in his most recent speech, he may have finally given th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 17, 2009

    Medical marijuana in Colorado: A directory

    Herbal Connections dispensary (photo by Aaron Thackeray)​ Colorado's medical marijuana business is booming -- or, if you prefer, blooming. You can read about the growth in Joel Warner's feature story or The Latest Word's marijuana category, which includes reviews of dispensaries. But if you ju ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 9, 2009

    Mile Highs and Lows: Peace in Medicine Center

    ​As Colorado's medical-marijuana industry grows, marijuana dispensaries of all types and sizes are proliferating around the state. Some resemble swanky bars or sterile dentist offices; others feel like a dope dealer's college dorm room. To help keep them all straight, Westword will be offering ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 29, 2009

    Today's Featured Event: Telling stories with Richard J.D. Regnier

    www.goldhilltown.com Gold Hill, lifelong summer home of Richard J.D. Regnier. ​Colorado resident Richard J.D. Regnier is a cultural treasure. ​ His grandfather was at the infamous Ludlow Massacre; his father worked in the fields around Boulder. Regnier himself was born in Erie to a famil ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 22, 2009

    Drive safely this weekend -- or else an army of cops will bust your ass

    This weekend, law enforcement agencies across the state will be out in force to make sure you don't do anything stupid behind the wheel over the Memorial Day weekend. This link on the Colorado Department of Transportation website details the specific plans of 85 separate organizations. For instanc ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 4, 2008

    Other things Denver might stupidly trade away other than Allen Iverson

    This weekend, law enforcement agencies across the state will be out in force to make sure you don't do anything stupid behind the wheel over the Memorial Day weekend. This link on the Colorado Department of Transportation website details the specific plans of 85 separate organizations. For instanc ... More >>

  • Calendar

    July 24, 2008

    Big Scooter Nights

    This weekend, law enforcement agencies across the state will be out in force to make sure you don't do anything stupid behind the wheel over the Memorial Day weekend. This link on the Colorado Department of Transportation website details the specific plans of 85 separate organizations. For instanc ... More >>

  • News

    December 20, 2007

    Letters to the Editor

    Letters from the week of 12/20/2007

  • News

    September 6, 2007

    A Run for the Border

    We spend a day on Denver's dividing line: Sheridan Boulevard.

  • Calendar

    August 30, 2007

    Fast Cash

    We spend a day on Denver's dividing line: Sheridan Boulevard.

  • News

    December 28, 2006

    Year in Review: We’re Sorry, So Sorry

    Regrets? We’ve had a few.

  • Calendar

    July 28, 2005

    This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

    Regrets? We’ve had a few.

  • News

    September 23, 2004

    Letters to the Editor

    From the week of September 23, 2004

  • News

    September 16, 2004

    Letters to the Editor

    From the week of September 16, 2004

  • Calendar

    August 26, 2004

    This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

    From the week of September 16, 2004

  • News

    June 17, 2004

    Taking Stocks

    Driver Jerry Robertson aims to be king of the oval.

  • News

    October 23, 2003

    At Close Range

    The Cherry Creek Shooting Center finds itself under the gun.

  • Calendar

    March 29, 2001

    Best Blasts From the Past

    Flyin' West and Hughie
    Shadow Theatre Company

  • Calendar

    March 1, 2001

    Stuck on Art

    Fruits and veggies help his products grow.

  • Culture

    November 30, 2000

    One-Act Wonders

    Two short plays by Chekhov and O'Neill light up the Ralph Waldo Emerson Center.

  • News

    April 20, 2000

    Insurrection Rejection

    A new mayor and some Erie politics.

  • Culture

    March 23, 2000

    Mile High Fires

    Denver's kilns are hotter than ever.

  • News

    February 17, 2000

    The Erie Insurgency

    A group of slow-growth activists plans to change the ways things are done in Erie.

  • News

    December 30, 1999

    Sad But True

    And God said Ha! (Can you blame Him?)

  • News

    December 23, 1999

    Growing Like a Weed

    Governor Owens is getting pressure from fellow Republicans to stop the sprawl.

  • News

    May 27, 1999

    Location, Location, Location

    Nobody likes Bob Eason. Maybe it's because he has all the wrong (property) values.

  • Music

    March 13, 1997

    Feedback

    Nobody likes Bob Eason. Maybe it's because he has all the wrong (property) values.

  • Calendar

    April 25, 1996

    Thrills for the week

    Nobody likes Bob Eason. Maybe it's because he has all the wrong (property) values.

  • News

    November 2, 1994

    LETTERS

    Nobody likes Bob Eason. Maybe it's because he has all the wrong (property) values.

  • News

    June 29, 1994

    ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

    Nobody likes Bob Eason. Maybe it's because he has all the wrong (property) values.

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