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Thornton

  • Blogs

    March 20, 2012

    Sign spinners: You can twirl in Denver...but not in Greenwood Village!

    In Denver, sign twirlers live a relatively free life, at least when it comes to the city's regulations of the profession. As long as they stay off streets and medians and aren't actually panhandlers, they are obeying the law. But as we explored in our cover story, "Spin City!," other local municipal ... 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

    October 19, 2011

    Colorado Rocks! A lot harder than we thought, evidently.

    Bigger photo below​Update (10/19): Ah, yes. That explains it. According to Chris K., host of Colorado Sound and longtime friend of Backbeat, evidently, Colorado Rocks!: Five Decades of Rock Music History, is out of print, thus the hefty price tag we spied at the Goodwill over the weekend. "I h ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 10, 2011

    Skating the suburbs: New skateparks set to open in Thornton and Westminster

    Right on the heels of the really-fucking-big-deal opening of the Don Anema Memorial Skatepark in Northglenn -- which rivals (if not outdoes) the Denver Skatepark for biggest park in the state -- come two more hot skate spots in the northern suburbs: the Trail Winds Skatepark in Thornton, set to open ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 18, 2011

    Radius Bar and Grill opens in the old Graystone Castle in Thornton

    Doubletree Hotel by Hilton​Just under four weeks ago, the old Graystone Castle overlooking I-25 reopened as a Doubletree Hotel by Hilton. And besides giving the place a makeover and a name change, the new owners also brought in a new restaurant: Radius Bar and Grill opened on the same day as t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 25, 2011

    Aurora crime statistics: Rape & robbery down, burglary up, murder rate unchanged

    ​This week, the FBI issued preliminary 2009-2010 crime stat comparisons for municipalities across the country, including five in Colorado: Boulder, Denver, Lakewood, Pueblo and Thornton. However, Aurora didn't want to be left out. The city has released the data it shared with the feds, showing ... More >>

  • Calendar

    March 24, 2011

    In With the Old, Out With the New

    ​This week, the FBI issued preliminary 2009-2010 crime stat comparisons for municipalities across the country, including five in Colorado: Boulder, Denver, Lakewood, Pueblo and Thornton. However, Aurora didn't want to be left out. The city has released the data it shared with the feds, showing ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 7, 2011

    FoCoMx announces lineup for next month's fest

    ​It's a bittersweet day for music fans in Northern Colorado. Today our neighbors to the north are mourning the loss of two of their own, DJ Jimmy Hands and Kyle Dyas, KUNC's music director, who both passed away unexpectedly over the weekend. The sad news comes in just as we're getting word f ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 13, 2011

    Anythink Cafe opens at Wright Farms

    Michelle Martinez's Bagel Bakery will provide food items for Anythink Cafe.​At 11 a.m. today, members of the Metro North Chamber of Commerce will cut the ribbon on Anythink Cafe, 5877 East 120th Avenue in Brighton, on the Anythink Wright Farms campus -- the flagship part of the Rangeview Libra ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 19, 2010

    Sunflower Farmers Market opens two more Colorado stores tomorrow

    ​Sunflower Farmers Market, the homegrown, all-natural and organic grocer started by Mike Gilliland in 2003, will open new stores in Lafayette and Thornton tomorrow. The new stores, which make it an even dozen outlets for Sunflower in this state, are at 555 West South Boulder Road in Lafayett ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 11, 2010

    Despite litigation battle, Brittany Hill still set to open in early 2011

    ​A reader tipped us off that a sign had recently resurfaced on the property of Brittany Hill, 9350 Grant Street in Thornton, spurring questions over whether the event center was still on track to open in early 2011-- or if it was up (again) for sale or lease. JoeAnn Falco, Brittany Hill's own ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 28, 2010

    Bill Riley is suburban superhero Thornton Dust Devil: Kenny Be's Hip Tip

    full-sized comic below​Thornton Dust Devil Real name: Bill Riley; Occupation: Bike peddler; Suburb of operation: Thornton; Hair: The Alec Baldwin; Vision: Futuristic Suburban superhero skills: While Thornton Dust Devil may appear to possess normal strength for a man of his age, height and bui ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 14, 2010

    Murder-suicide at Thornton's Hawthorne Hill Apts?: Man & woman found shot dead (No. 23)

    Hawthorne Hill Apartments.​What the hell's going on around here lately? Hot on the heels of Michael Wade Jackson's arrest in the slaying of Mohamed Abushahma and a shooting near a condo in Aurora, we're learning about the discovery of two dead bodies -- one male, one female -- in a Thornton ap ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 10, 2010

    Today: Get your Jimmy John's Sub for $1

    ​Today is Customer Appreciation Day at selectJimmy John's outlets, which will be selling their 8″ Sub Sandwiches for just $1. The fine print: Only sandwiches #1 through 6 on the menu are eligible, the deal goes from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today only, and it's one sandwich per person -- and just ... More >>

  • News

    March 25, 2010

    A North Metro Task Force investigation takes another hit

    ​Today is Customer Appreciation Day at selectJimmy John's outlets, which will be selling their 8″ Sub Sandwiches for just $1. The fine print: Only sandwiches #1 through 6 on the menu are eligible, the deal goes from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today only, and it's one sandwich per person -- and just ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 3, 2010

    Brittany Hill rises again

    ​Talk about a blast from the past: Brittany Hill, long a favored spot for romantic dinners and corporate meetings, will soon rise again. The restaurant, which boasted a stunning view and so-so food, opened back in 1981, and enjoyed a good run until it closed in 2006. But now the location at ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 18, 2009

    Kenny Be's Friday Afternoon Club: Deb Obermeyer and John Huggins at Davie's Locker

    ​ "By the time you get that commuter rail line out to Thornton, most Adams County residents will be commuting to their jobs in North Dakota by hydrogen-powered time machines."

  • Calendar

    December 10, 2009

    Jump Around

    ​ "By the time you get that commuter rail line out to Thornton, most Adams County residents will be commuting to their jobs in North Dakota by hydrogen-powered time machines."

  • News

    October 15, 2009

    How good fortune graced the namesake of the "Dan Tang Drug Trafficking Organization"

    ​ "By the time you get that commuter rail line out to Thornton, most Adams County residents will be commuting to their jobs in North Dakota by hydrogen-powered time machines."

  • Blogs

    October 7, 2009

    Cannabis Therapy Institute offers framework for dispensary regulations

    ​Last night, city councils at localities throughout the state, including Longmont, Lafayette, Louisville and Thornton, discussed the issue of medical-marijuana dispensaries at city council meetings. In Durango, for instance, officials approved preliminary tweaks in regulations, setting hours o ... More >>

  • News

    September 3, 2009

    Take an end-of-the-summer road trip down Colorado, Denver's boulevard of dreams

    ​Last night, city councils at localities throughout the state, including Longmont, Lafayette, Louisville and Thornton, discussed the issue of medical-marijuana dispensaries at city council meetings. In Durango, for instance, officials approved preliminary tweaks in regulations, setting hours o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 6, 2009

    Martini Ranch and Hiccups III dry up

    The Arizona-based Martini Ranch USA, which owns Martini Ranch clubs in Scottsdale and San Diego, abruptly closed its Denver space at 1317 14th Street at the end of July. "Right now it's in negotiations with the chain ownership and a remodel," Jason Witkes, the venue's marketing coordinator, told Jon ... More >>

  • Music

    May 28, 2009

    It hurts so good at the Trailside Saloon

    The Arizona-based Martini Ranch USA, which owns Martini Ranch clubs in Scottsdale and San Diego, abruptly closed its Denver space at 1317 14th Street at the end of July. "Right now it's in negotiations with the chain ownership and a remodel," Jason Witkes, the venue's marketing coordinator, told Jon ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 30, 2009

    The folks who run Thornton's new half-funeral home, half-wedding chapel sure are nice

    The lobby of the Highline Circle of Life Center in Thornton. Perfect for a funeral... or a receiving line? One of the first clues was the slideshow. It was about halfway into yesterday's grand opening ceremony at the Highline Circle of Life Center in Thornton -- a facility that's half-funeral home ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 30, 2009

    The Westword.com blog shortcut, March 30 edition

    What are you? Chicken? Dig in. Today in Cafe Society: • Fried chicken at White Fence Farm. • Soup's back on for hospice benefit, and other class acts. • A Milking It review of LiveActive Nut Harvest Crunch. • Lenny's Sub Shop now open on Lincoln. • Coffee Spot: Ink! Coffee. • Fine past ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 27, 2009

    Roll call: Restaurant openings and closings since January 1

    We're working hard to stay on top of the restaurant industry news -- a challenging task in these uncertain times. Whenever we hear of restaurants opening or closing, we post it on this blog; now we're going to start summarizing the action at the end of the month. And there's been plenty of action i ... More >>

  • Calendar

    January 15, 2009

    Buzz Off

    We're working hard to stay on top of the restaurant industry news -- a challenging task in these uncertain times. Whenever we hear of restaurants opening or closing, we post it on this blog; now we're going to start summarizing the action at the end of the month. And there's been plenty of action i ... More >>

  • Calendar

    November 20, 2008

    First Blood

    We're working hard to stay on top of the restaurant industry news -- a challenging task in these uncertain times. Whenever we hear of restaurants opening or closing, we post it on this blog; now we're going to start summarizing the action at the end of the month. And there's been plenty of action i ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 26, 2008

    Take one: Cinebarre opens in Thornton

    We're working hard to stay on top of the restaurant industry news -- a challenging task in these uncertain times. Whenever we hear of restaurants opening or closing, we post it on this blog; now we're going to start summarizing the action at the end of the month. And there's been plenty of action i ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 28, 2008

    Barack Obama's education plan gets help from Colorado principal

    We're working hard to stay on top of the restaurant industry news -- a challenging task in these uncertain times. Whenever we hear of restaurants opening or closing, we post it on this blog; now we're going to start summarizing the action at the end of the month. And there's been plenty of action i ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 28, 2008

    Barack Obama's education plan gets help from Colorado principal

    We're working hard to stay on top of the restaurant industry news -- a challenging task in these uncertain times. Whenever we hear of restaurants opening or closing, we post it on this blog; now we're going to start summarizing the action at the end of the month. And there's been plenty of action i ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 9, 2008

    When It's Swingtime in the Rockies

    We're working hard to stay on top of the restaurant industry news -- a challenging task in these uncertain times. Whenever we hear of restaurants opening or closing, we post it on this blog; now we're going to start summarizing the action at the end of the month. And there's been plenty of action i ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 6, 2008

    Doughnut Donation to Your Tummy

    We're working hard to stay on top of the restaurant industry news -- a challenging task in these uncertain times. Whenever we hear of restaurants opening or closing, we post it on this blog; now we're going to start summarizing the action at the end of the month. And there's been plenty of action i ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 19, 2008

    Top TV Stories: Let 'em Bleed

    We're working hard to stay on top of the restaurant industry news -- a challenging task in these uncertain times. Whenever we hear of restaurants opening or closing, we post it on this blog; now we're going to start summarizing the action at the end of the month. And there's been plenty of action i ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 29, 2007

    Denver, Meet Smashburger

    We're working hard to stay on top of the restaurant industry news -- a challenging task in these uncertain times. Whenever we hear of restaurants opening or closing, we post it on this blog; now we're going to start summarizing the action at the end of the month. And there's been plenty of action i ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 29, 2007

    Denver, Meet Smashburger

    We're working hard to stay on top of the restaurant industry news -- a challenging task in these uncertain times. Whenever we hear of restaurants opening or closing, we post it on this blog; now we're going to start summarizing the action at the end of the month. And there's been plenty of action i ... More >>

  • Calendar

    September 13, 2007

    Bounce With Me

    We're working hard to stay on top of the restaurant industry news -- a challenging task in these uncertain times. Whenever we hear of restaurants opening or closing, we post it on this blog; now we're going to start summarizing the action at the end of the month. And there's been plenty of action i ... More >>

  • News

    June 28, 2007

    You Do the Meth

    Police raids bust up drug labs. But they also bust up families.

  • Calendar

    February 22, 2007

    Senior Prom

    Police raids bust up drug labs. But they also bust up families.

  • News

    November 30, 2006

    Change of Plans

    Once hailed as the perfect community, Northglenn is ready to fight for its life.

  • News

    October 20, 2005

    Malled!

    For revenue-hungry cities in the northern metro area, it's shop 'til you're dropped

  • Calendar

    June 9, 2005

    Bike Naked!

    Leave the skivvies, grab the bike and hit the road.

  • Calendar

    March 4, 2004

    Crazy Times

    Mogul Mania leaps into Vail

  • News

    May 29, 2003

    Off Limits

    Rant of the week

  • Goods & Services

    March 27, 2003

    Best Comic-Book Store

    Mile High Comics Megastore

  • News

    January 9, 2003

    Drinking Up the Past

    Eastlake is the town that development forgot...for about the next three minutes.

  • News

    September 26, 2002

    Going, Going, Gone

    Grabbing a pizza the action in Thornton.

  • Best of Denver

    June 29, 2000

    Best used-vinyl store

    Don's Discs

  • Dining

    August 15, 1996

    Mouthing Off

    Don's Discs

  • Dining

    April 27, 1994

    MOUTHING OFF

    Don's Discs

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