Grand County

Joshua Stevens: Here's why DA says his killing by lieutenant, prosecutor was justified

Back in April, we told you about the Hot Sulphur Springs shooting death of Joshua Stevens at the hands of a prominent couple -- a lieutenant with the Grand County Sheriff's Office and a prosecutor for the 14th Judicial District. Now, Jefferson County DA Pete Weir has ruled that the pair's actions w ... More >>

Joshua Stevens killed after busting into home of deputy, prosecutor

It could be, and probably is, just a coincidence. But mere weeks after Colorado Department of Corrections executive director Tom Clements was gunned down at his door (presumed killer Evan Ebel is also suspected of murdering pizza-delivery man Nathan Leon), and days since the second of two Texas pros ... More >>

Video: Homeless trout ("Anything helps") lobbies Denver Water to save Fraser River

When you're battling an institution as powerful as Denver Water, it's best to have the will of the people, or at least a lot of average joes, on your side. Environmental groups trying to protect the Upper Colorado River basin from massive diversion projects that benefit Front Range development seem ... More >>

Water wars: Deal reached on Upper Colorado diversion project

Prolonged drought and a rising population have put the squeeze on Western Slope water supplies. But Colorado River activists have something to celebrate in their long battle with Front Range development interests -- a hard-won agreement that will help limit the impact of the Windy Gap Firming Projec ... More >>

Water wars: Colorado River activists to rally at EPA against more diversions

In the next few weeks, federal regulators will decide whether the Upper Colorado River needs additional protections in the face of growing demands from thirsty Front Range towns. Which is why hikers, rafters, anglers, and people interested in the economic future of Grand County will be gathering out ... More >>

Jerod Reeves admits to sawing fingers off dead shooter in murder-suicide to get gun

The murder-suicide of William Ahrold and his nine-year-old son, Jackson, was undeniably horrific. But Jerod Reeves and Kimberly McCaffrey added to the awful scene in a grisly way, by sawing off Ahrold's fingers in order to make off with the gun still frozen in his grasp. And this isn't speculation. ... More >>

This Weekend in Stoke: Birds of Prey World Cup and the Hartford Disabled Sports Spectacular

The wind beneath your wings! The Birds of Prey World Cup -- the only men's FIS World Cup alpine skiing event in the U.S. this year -- begins today at Beaver Creek, with the Men's Downhill competition beginning at 11 a.m. and a U.S. Ski Team autograph session tonight at 5 p.m. Tonight is also the 13t ... More >>

Grand Lake Brewing discovers a lost case of Holy Grail, one of the world's highest ABV beers

​In the past few years, attention-seeking breweries like Sam Adams, Scotland's BrewDog and Germany's Schorschbock have been engaged in a battle over who could make the highest-alcohol beers in the world -- turning out concoctions that weighed in at 40, 50 and even 60 percent alcohol by volume. ... More >>

Grand County reinvention: How to create a new reputation for a place founded in 1874

Re-envisioning an entire geographic area is a surprisingly straightforward process. First, there are the facts: Grand County is the Colorado's 21st largest, has been around since 1874 and is home to quite a lot of water. Like many mountain areas, it share the same qualities its high-elevation peers ... More >>

Q&A with Amelia Nicol

An anarchist charged with attempted murder sees her case blow up in court

"I was running down an alley, and then I heard them yell behind me, 'Mohawk, Mohawk!' There was a car parked at the end of the alley, and I was like, 'Oh, fuck.'"

This Weekend In Stoke: Top five ways to Spring break yourself

​Love it or hate it, Spring Break is getting into full swing in the mountains. Here are 5 ways to get wild this weekend: OmMG! Looking for a side-serving of serenity with your weekend helping of stoke? Try the 1st annual Telluride Yoga Festival Winter Retreat, a chillier version of the chill ... More >>

Moose faces off against snowmobiler: Who do you hope wins? (VIDEO)

Video below.​The Colorado Division of Wildlife has declared war on dipshits -- although they're too polite to put it that way. Specifically, DOW personnel have started seeing a proliferation of videos featuring snowmobilers chasing moose -- like the clip from Grand County below, in which the a ... More >>

Water wars: How Denver's lush lawns slurp away the Upper Colorado (VIDEO)

​Last week, we reported on the anticipated demand for costly water diversion projects by 2050 -- and the conservation strategy proposed in Filling the Gap, a timely report from environmental groups. Unfortunately, most Denver residents won't read the report; most of them don't have a clue wher ... More >>

Church's Park Fire near Fraser zero percent contained, expected to grow: See photo gallery

​Literally hot on the heels of the destructive Fourmile Canyon fire near Boulder and the Reservoir Road blaze outside Loveland, the Church's Park fire, not far from Fraser, is the latest conflagration to threaten the region. At this writing, the fire isn't at the doorstep of any structures, bu ... More >>

Hepatitis scare at Grand Lake restaurants: Who needs to get shots?

Max & T's.​It was one of those moments when the personal and the professional collided. On Friday, my wife and I were in Grand Lake when a summer storm passed through -- so we took refuge at Max & T's Bar and Grill, where we ate a delicious lunch. Then, the next morning, I opened up my Denver ... More >>

Culinary calendar for the week ahead: Classes, craft beers and more

​There's plenty of food for thought on the local culinary scene, with everything from talks on healthy cuisine to overdosing on the best pizza around. Here's a taste of what's ahead: Monday, January 18: Elizabeth Somer, author of Eat Your Way to Happiness: 10 Diet Secrets to Improve Your Moo ... More >>

Top Meds: Award-winning medical marijuana strains

All hail the munificence of Haze-Wowie!​Afghani, OG Kush, Purple Skunk, White Widow... With so many strains to choose from at local dispensaries, how do you separate the wheat from the chaff? Thankfully, a variety of medical marijuana contests have popped up around Colorado recently, and they ... More >>

The Edge: A handy calendar of winter events

Eat, Ski, Eat

The Grand Huts Progressive Dinner keeps it coming.

One-day fund drive works again for KUNC

Even those public-radio fans who financially support their favorite stations tend to despise fundraisers that eat into regularly scheduled programming -- particularly the ones that stretch out for the better part of a week, if not longer, as is usually the case at Colorado Public Radio, which is c ... More >>

KUNC experiments with a one-day fund drive

Doctor Eternity

If Terry Grossman lives forever, he wants you to be there to see it.

Dog Day

This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

Hall of Shame

The University of Colorado led the way in 2004 -- straight to hell.

The biggest party of them all!

End of the Line

For decades, folks along Highway 40 left the driving to Greyhound. Now they've been left behind.

Mind Over Matter

The University of Denver salutes architect emeritus Cab Childress.

Best New Festival -- Mountains

Blues From the Top, SolVista Golf and Ski Ranch

This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

Secret Agents

Jeffco is a public-records embarrassment.

Schuss!

A family resort like Winter Park should have no secrets.

Winter Park Grows Up

After years as a family-themed ski resort, Denver's mountain tries super-sizing.

A Mixed Pedigree

Winter Park's blend of public and private interests raises control issues.

Wirtz Case Scenario

A jailhouse lawyer takes on The Man in Grand County.

Off Limits

Fallout in the Family

Eranium made Charlie Steen rich. But the fortune became too hot to handle.

Spaced Out

Colorado residents take the initiative in slowing growth.

Fight to the Finish

The Moffat Tunnel Commission goes out kicking and screaming.

Thrills for the week

Jack's Back

The state had an opportunity to lock up rapist and career criminal Jack Ainsworth for good. Now it's too late.

Still Railing

The Moffat Tunnel Commission is almost gone, but it's not forgotten.

UP THE SLIPPERY SLOPE

A DENVER COUNCILMAN QUESTIONS THE WINTER PARK LAND GIVEAWAY. THE MAYOR'S OFFICE WANTS TO EDUCATE HIM.

PEOPLE & PLACES

SNOW BLIND

A NEW APPRAISAL RAISES QUESTIONS ABOUT THE WEBB ADMINISTRATION'S DEALINGS WITH WINTER PARK.

THE NO-TELL HOTEL

HOW SILVERADO GOT THE KEY TO THIRTY ACRES OF CITY LAND AT WINTER PARK.

BURIED ALIVE AT WINTER PARK

THE SKI RESORT TRIGGERS A POLITICAL SNOWSTORM OVER THE MOFFAT TUNNEL COMMISSION.

THRILLS

WATCH OUT FOR THOSE MOGULS!

THE CITY'S NEGOTIATOR IN THE WINTER PARK DEAL IS IN THE NOW--HE WAS THE RESORT'S BANKER.