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Photos: Ten worst domestic-travel cities for summer 2013 -- and why Denver was the best

CardHub.com has come up with its summer 2013 list of the best and worst travel cities, and Denver finished first in the domestic category when it comes to the combo of inexpensive flights, short travel times to popular destinations and accessibility, both logistically and financially. The methodolog ... More >>

James Holmes's psychiatrist says he made "homicidal statements," documents reveal

The judge in the James Holmes case has unsealed an arrest affidavit and several search warrants in the case. Among the details revealed by these documents -- that psychiatrist Lynne Fenton reported to a police officer in June that Holmes made "homicidal statements" and "threatened and harassed her; ... More >>

Marijuana: Boulder's Dandelion Dispensary reopens after bizarre bear-mace robbery

Just checked in with the Boulder Police Department, and spokeswoman Kim Kobel tells us there have been no arrests or new developments regarding the investigation into a bizarre robbery at the Dandelion Dispensary, a Boulder marijuana shop. But at least the Dandelion has reopened after an extensive ... More >>

If Mitt Romney won't tell you about these tax loopholes, we will

Start spreading the news: The Denver FIVE bring their Mile High culinary magic to the James Beard House in New York

"New York City is the culinary mecca of our country, if not the world," declares Hosea Rosenberg. "It's a place like no other, where ingredients and techniques of every conceivable style congregate. It's where the best chefs on the planet come to shine." See also: - The Denver FIVE culinary stars w ... More >>

Medical marijuana report proves Colorado MMJ being illegally diverted, advocate says

For years, medical marijuana opponents have argued that MMJ is being diverted for illicit recreational purposes, with industry advocates countering that there's no proof of such claims. There is now, says Tom Gorman, director of the Rocky Mountain High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area. A new report ... More >>

M&D's Cafe, an iconic Denver restaurant, closes after more than thirty years

While we were ushering in the New Year with friends, family and booze, several Denver restaurants were closing their doors. Over the weekend, Pearl Street Grill, India's Pearl and OTOTO all shuttered; after fifteen years in its Park Meadows location, California Cafe quietly closed; and in what could ... More >>

Village Voice Media responds to clergy

​Today, 36 clergy affixed their names to a paid ad and open letter to Village Voice and the classified ad site Backpage.com. The full page ad was published in the New York Times. The religious coalition demanded that we close down our legal, adult classifieds.

Wrap Dawgs will bite on Cherry Creek North

Lori Midson​It's not all doom and gloom in Cherry Creek North if you're a restaurant. Despite the fact that Argyll and Toast have both called it quits -- Argyll closed on Sunday and will reopen next year in the Baker neighborhood and Toast shuttered three weeks ago -- it's clear that not ever ... More >>

Potcheen brings its eclectic Irish songbook to the 2011 Colorado Irish Festival

Author Greg Lindsay on the future of cities, globalization and DIA

​When most people envision the future, they probably think about the awesome products we'll have to make our lives easier, but author Greg Lindsay is more concerned about how those products get to us. It's no secret most manufacturing has moved overseas, and with that move, a global economy ha ... More >>

Who's more Mexican: a gabacho in Culiacan, or a pocho in Denver?

Michelle Schramm: Evidence against alleged prostitution boss includes bulk condom orders

​The website for Green Garden Spa in Edgewater promises "Total Satisfaction" -- and the U.S. Attorney's Office believes that pledge extended to happy endings. Michelle Schramm, 55, surrendered to authorities following a grand jury indictment accusing her of using Green Garden and two other spa ... More >>

Medical marijuana dispensary review: Ballpark Holistic Dispensary is nearly in the ballpark

​Stuck somewhere between being a grow supply store and a medical marijuana dispensary, the Ballpark Holistic Dispensary is having a slight identity crisis.

Brandon Lloyd vs. Cardinals cheerleader: Teddy bear or one-man wrecking crew?

​If you haven't seen the footage from earlier this month when Brandon Lloyd took a few extra steps out of bounds after a catch and sent a Cardinals cheerleader scrambling, stop reading immediately and click through to the .gif below. It's great -- one of those rare unscripted, uncontrolled NFL ... More >>

Here's the rub: A blend of seasoning shops in Boulder could get spicy

Street art makes its way to the big screen in Exit Through the Gift Shop

Porn magazine and ecstasy go together -- and lead to Justin Feinberg's arrest

What an appealing hiding place.​The publishers of Penthouse pride themselves on bringing ecstasy to their readers. But usually not the powdered kind. Justin Feinberg, 23, had other ideas. He tried to ship eight packets of ecstasy out of state in the pages of a Penthouse -- a brilliant scheme ... More >>

DIA Dreams: Aviation director Kim Day plans to take DIA where no airport has gone before

The lunch bunch gives a thumbs-up to Phoenician Kabob

Thomas Bader, Colorado Springs pharmacist, made millions in illegal steriod distribution to docs and minors -- until a jury popped the bubble

Would you like those steroids shipped two-day or overnight?​Thomas Bader, a Colorado Springs pharmacist, was found guilty today of 31 counts related to importing and distributing anabolic steroids and Chinese human growth hormones. Twenty-three of those counts were for distributing the juice t ... More >>

Candy tax proposal: "If they really want to tighten up America, make them cut out the Big Macs"

These babies could cost you more before long.​Governor Bill Ritter's proposal to place a sales tax on candy and soda is far from sweet according to Rick Enstrom, an owner of Grand Junction-based Enstrom's, one of the state's most venerable candy companies. Enstrom is scheduled to testify abou ... More >>

Breakfast burritos from Santiago's: One of the things I'm gonna miss...

​I'm going to miss breakfast burritos. I'm going to miss all breakfast burritos -- the good ones, the bad ones, the great ones and every one in between. But most of all, I'm going to miss the breakfast burritos from the Santiago's location on Leetsdale Avenue, which I consider to be my home ... More >>

This one-man crime wave is going a hundred miles down a dead-end street

Vaux's "gone out of business" CD single sale

​When Vaux ended its ten-year run a couple years back, it was a sad day for fans, a group which includes plenty of folks here at Westword. If you're one of those folks and are still having a hard time filling that Vaux-shaped hole in your heart, here's a chance to get some memorabilia direct f ... More >>

Members of Savage Henry involved in bus crash in Missouri

Photo: KMBC-TV, Kansas CityYesterday afternoon, the members of Savage Henry and Chris Blochinger from Potcheen Folk Band were involved in a bus accident in Lee Summit, Missouri. According to Samantha Hanson, Savage Henry's booking agent and former manager, the band, who was in between dates on a six ... More >>

Campus Press advisor Amy Herdy's Pakistan travel log

Amy Herdy as she appeared in the Pakistani press. The blog Denver Post and 9News vet Amy Herdy's Journalistic Mission to Pakistan provides an overview of a trip to Islamabad recently completed by Herdy, who currently serves as the advisor for The Campus Press, the daily online news source for t ... More >>

NFL Season Preview 2008: Which team has the drunkest fans?

The Nigerian Scam Strikes Again

Caught in an Internet con, courtesy FedEx.

Max Gill & Grill

Papa, don't preach.

Aural Pleasure

The talented tongue of Atmosphere goes to work.

Letters to the Editor

From the week of October 6, 2005

Bike to the Future

Artist David Uhl specializes in vroom with a view.

Ad Attack

Political commercials outnumber political reports on local television.

Stand by Them

Mystery and memory shine upon those with their Hearts in the right places.

'Tis Better to Receive

The Original Dinner Party is serving up a rotten deal.

Long Live the Revolution

Now that the new city of Centennial has broken free, it will have to govern itself.

No Box of Chocolates

Tom Hanks grows up and delivers an adult romance with Cast Away.

Mel Sells Out

What women -- and men -- want is a better movie than this.

The Salteens

Short-Term Memories (Endearing Records)

Double Trouble

Demi Moore gives less in this split-psyche romance.

Lookin' for Some Hot Stuff

Leo grins and bares it for The Beach.

Murphy's Law

Off Limits

Something Old

Coasting

Strange but True

Happy Lou

In concert, Lou Reed takes a walk on the mild side.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN LOWS

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