U.S. Postal Service

Photos: Top fourteen cities for dog attacks on postal workers -- and where Denver ranks

To mark National Dog Bite Prevention Week, the U.S. Postal Service has assembled an unusual list: The top fourteen cities during fiscal 2012 when it comes to dog attacks on postal workers. No, dogs biting mail deliverers isn't just a staple of old sitcoms. It actually happens a lot, and Denver made ... 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 >>

James Holmes reportedly sent notebook with massacre plans to CU psychiatrist before attack

Update below: Each day seems to bring another shocking report in the Aurora theater shootings investigation. Today's? Fox News maintains that suspected murderer James Holmes sent a notebook filled with plans and details of his assault to a University of Colorado psychiatrist -- but it wasn't discove ... More >>

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 >>

Civil unions bill will die in House because of GOP leadership blockage, survey predicts

Denver blog posts have plenty of stick-to-it-iveness and gumption. At this writing, the majority of people responding to a Colorado Pols survey predict GOP leaders like Frank McNulty will block the civil unions bill from coming to a full House vote. The Colorado Independent's Troy Hooper on a snow ... More >>

Michael Bennet pitches for wind tax credit -- on Fox News?

Denver blog posts bring the pain -- and pleasure. The Colorado Independent's Troy Hooper on Michael Bennet arguing on Fox News, of all places, that allowing the wind tax credit to expire would cost thousands of Colorado jobs. Who Said You Said questions Diana DeGette's position on the U.S. Postal ... More >>

Keeping the US Postal Service alive, one envelope full of porn at a time

I can't claim to own this idea. I picked it up secondhand from my sister, who told me that when her friend gets junk mail with return envelopes that say "no postage necessary if mailed in the United States," he sends it back. With stuff in it. What kind of stuff, I'm not sure. But I stole the idea - ... More >>

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 >>

The Latter-day Saints have come marching into Denver, but some are hipper than others

Occupy Denver has a new mailbox -- but city, postal service aren't sure if it's legal

​One of the main tricks of any newly developing occupation movement lies in making it as permanent as possible. This tactic includes, but is not limited to, occupying the same park for more than a month, establishing regular assemblies and rallies and making it through the winter. Although man ... More >>

Teresa Porter's gang of identity thieves had secret formula: Jewelry shops Pawn shops = $

Identity theft is great for collecting stuff. But what's the best way to convert it to cash? Teresa Porter and her four helpers, who needed to cover daily living expenses and a meth habit, figured out an efficient formula involving jewelry stores and pawn shops.

Balloon Boy family auctioning their helium-filled hoax: Now if only the Heenes would float away

Richard Heene.​Balloon Boy hoaxers Richard and Mayumi Heene have been prohibited by a judge from making money off their story until 2013 (and make no mistake, they will start trying one tick into New Year's Day). But that doesn't mean they can't still make some hay. Earlier this week, the Heen ... More >>

Sarah Palin's mail coming to Denver thanks to the USPS, but thankfully not Sarah Palin

Sarah Palin​The United States Postal Service announced last week that Denver will be the new hub for mail going to and from Alaska -- meaning we get to see Sarah Palin's mail before she does. News of this cost-saving measure prompted a stern letter from Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski, who doesn ... More >>

Tyler Hamilton throws Lance Armstrong under the bike over doping on 60 Minutes (VIDEOS)

Tyler Hamilton.​Plenty of people have accused bike icon Lance Armstrong of doping, including Tour De Lance author Bill Strickland. But finger-pointing by Boulder-based Tyler Hamilton, Armstrong's onetime teammate on the U.S. Postal Service Team, has had the greatest impact by far, in part beca ... More >>

SOUTHERN COMFORT

Why is Denver's tax money going to Dallas?

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So... you want to contact Joe Nacchio in prison?

The Federal Correctional Institution in Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, where Joe Nacchio will be staying for quite a while. Today's a big day for former Qwest CEO Joe Nacchio -- the day when he must report to the Federal Correctional Institution in Schuylkill, Pennsylvania and begin serving his six-year ... More >>

Republicans weren't the only ones who took a beating in 2008

Bang Your Drum

Going Postal For Tulo

Five USPS employees are bleeding purple every hour on the hour for their favorite Rockies player.

Day One: Wherein You Learn Why We're Cooler Than You

The Nigerian Scam Strikes Again

Caught in an Internet con, courtesy FedEx.

Sending Out an S.O.S.

The forthcoming Postal Service rate hike promises to be record-breaking.

You've Got Mail

Teachers Fret

Are educators about to go postal?

Best National Appearance by a Colorado Treasure

Navajo Weaving Stamp

Best Way to Train Like Lance

Carmichael Training Systems

Hail Snail Mail

Postmen in the Mountains delivers a subtle story.

Best Band to Blow Your Atkins Diet

The Affairs

Follow That Story

Zip Trip

Stripped of a Zip

A few digits could cause a big shift for north Denver postal customers.

Letters to the Editor

From the week of September 13, 2001

Tour de Lance

While the French fry, champion cyclist Lance Armstrong continues to impress the rest of the globe.

Best Downtown Store

Terminal Annex Post Office

Various Artists

Tattoo the Earth: The First Crusade (1500 Records)

Best shop at DIA

U.S. Post Office, Rocky Mountain Station

Letters

Go Postal, Go for the Green

Hostages in December's Postal Service incident open their golden parachutes.

The Males Get Delivered

The never-ending Postal Service "wackadoo" case takes a U-turn in favor of the fired workers.

Mouthing Off

Waiting for Goodman

Want to try Steve Goodman's postal job? There's nothing to it.

Thrills for the week

Can't Lick 'Em

Like it or not, the mountain town of Ward is getting a new post office.

Not Licked Yet

A postal employee wins a reversal of his case in the "big butt" controversy.

IT CAN'T BE HIS DELIVERY

EVERYBODY LOVES THIS COMMERCE CITY POSTAL EMPLOYEE. SO WHY DON'T HIS BOSSES?

PUSHING THE ENVELOPE

DOWNTOWN POSTAL WORKERS TAKE A LICKING--AND KEEP ON TICKING.HANDLE WITH CARE CROTCH-GRABBERS, MOO COWS AND WACKADOOS--DELIVER US FROM DOWNTOWN'S FEUDING POSTAL WORKERS.

THAT'S OUR BOY

YES, THERE REALLY IS A REASON JACK DEMPSEY WAS CALLED THE MANASSA MAULER.

SECOND-CLASS HANDLING

A POSTAL WORKER CLAIMS HE WAS FIRED FOR BLOWING THE WHISTLE.

OFF LIMITS