Support Us

Denver's independent source of
local news and culture

Denver's Colorful Tattoo Industry Has Seen Some Dark Times

Top Stories

Denver's Colorful Tattoo Industry Has Seen Some Dark Times

Valentes Corleons had another wild week

Five Ways to go from Dry January to High January

Ten Free Things to Do in Denver This Week

I support

Westword
Westword
Local
Community
Journalism
Support the independent voice of Denver and help keep the future of Westword free.
Support Us

Latest News

Boebert Watch: Great Moments in the Great Communicator's Career

Commentary

Boebert Watch: Great Moments in the Great Communicator's Career
Reader: Tennyson Has Changed, but Nostalgia Doesn't Pay the Bills. Deal.

Comment of the Day

Reader: Tennyson Has Changed, but Nostalgia Doesn't Pay the Bills. Deal.
RTD's A Line Can Be a Lonely Place

Transportation

RTD's A Line Can Be a Lonely Place
Tragic Details of Denver's 28 Unsolved Homicides in 2021

Crime

Tragic Details of Denver's 28 Unsolved Homicides in 2021
King Soopers, Union Reach Tentative Agreement to End Strike

Business

King Soopers, Union Reach Tentative Agreement to End Strike
New Study Suggests Higher Percentage of Unsheltered Homelessness in Metro Denver

Homeless

New Study Suggests Higher Percentage of Unsheltered Homelessness in Metro Denver

Get the Full story anytime, Anywhere.

Browse the weekly print newspaper — and the latest special issues — from your laptop with Westword's interactive flipbook.
Flipbook Archive

Trending News

Westword

Promotions

Feeling Run-down? Enter To Win A $100 Gift Card To Onus iV!

Feeling Run-down? Enter To Win A $100 Gift Card To Onus iV!

Enter

Westword Shopping

Cozy Comforts for Cool Weather
Cozy Comforts for Cool Weather
More Deals

Coupons Captain is a trusted partner with Westword. Our news staff is not involved in making product recommendations, but Westword may receive a portion of the revenue if you make a purchase.

Latest Food & Drink News

Reader: Is There Any Good Barbecue in Denver?

Comment of the Day

Reader: Is There Any Good Barbecue in Denver?
Every Restaurant Opening and Closing This Week, January 15-21

Openings and Closings

Every Restaurant Opening and Closing This Week, January 15-21
Ratio Beerworks Blows Open the Doors to its New South Denver Brewery

Beer Man

Ratio Beerworks Blows Open the Doors to its New South Denver Brewery
This Chocolate-Centric Restaurant Is Closing in February, but Hopes to Find New Space

Openings and Closings

This Chocolate-Centric Restaurant Is Closing in February, but Hopes to Find New Space
Op-Ed: The Restaurant Revitalization Fund Must Be Replenished

Food News

Op-Ed: The Restaurant Revitalization Fund Must Be Replenished
La Bouche Owners Made a Bold Move From France to Denver to Open a Wine Bar

Bars

La Bouche Owners Made a Bold Move From France to Denver to Open a Wine Bar

Trending Food & Drink

Photos

More
Yeehaw! Dr. Temple Grandin Hosts an Exceptional Rodeo
Yeehaw! Dr. Temple Grandin Hosts an Exceptional Rodeo
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Marade Draws Tens of Thousands
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Marade Draws Tens of Thousands
Trucker Rogel Aguilera-Mederos's Sentence Reduced From 110 to Ten Years
Trucker Rogel Aguilera-Mederos's Sentence Reduced From 110 to Ten Years
Winners of the 2021 Mayor's Design Awards for Denver
Winners of the 2021 Mayor's Design Awards for Denver
Westword

Promotions

Feeling Run-down? Enter To Win A $100 Gift Card To Onus iV!

Feeling Run-down? Enter To Win A $100 Gift Card To Onus iV!

Enter

Longform

More Longform
by Emily Ferguson
Denver Tattoo Industry Had a Colorful History Before the Dark Events of December 27

Denver Tattoo Industry Had a Colorful History Before the Dark Events of December 27

by Colin Bane
The Seven Coloradans on the U.S. Freeski Halfpipe Rookie Team Are All Attitude and Amplitude

The Seven Coloradans on the U.S. Freeski Halfpipe Rookie Team Are All Attitude and Amplitude

Latest Arts & Culture

Ten Things to Do for Free in Denver Today

Things to Do

Ten Things to Do for Free in Denver Today
Color of Fashion Brings a New Approach to the Fashion Industry

Fashion

Color of Fashion Brings a New Approach to the Fashion Industry
Pride of Place: Latest Art of the State Showcases Strength of Colorado Artists

Art News

Pride of Place: Latest Art of the State Showcases Strength of Colorado Artists
Art Attack: What to See in Denver This Weekend

Art

Art Attack: What to See in Denver This Weekend
Denver Tattoo Industry Had a Colorful History Before the Dark Events of December 27

Tattoos

Denver Tattoo Industry Had a Colorful History Before the Dark Events of December 27
Small Business Spotlight: Conscious Real Estate Combines Selling Houses With Philanthropy

Business

Small Business Spotlight: Conscious Real Estate Combines Selling Houses With Philanthropy

Trending Arts & Culture

Latest Music

Kayla Ruby Is the Denver Broncos' Go-To for the National Anthem

Music News

Kayla Ruby Is the Denver Broncos' Go-To for the National Anthem
The Best Concerts in Denver This Weekend

Concerts

The Best Concerts in Denver This Weekend
Jazz Pianist Marcus Roberts Teams Up With the Boulder Philharmonic

Jazz

Jazz Pianist Marcus Roberts Teams Up With the Boulder Philharmonic
Roger James Lands Studio Engineering Gig With Atlantic

Hip-Hop

Roger James Lands Studio Engineering Gig With Atlantic
The Head and the Heart, Jawbreaker and Every New Denver Concert Announcement

Concerts

The Head and the Heart, Jawbreaker and Every New Denver Concert Announcement
Bear and the Beasts Music Video Was Filmed on East Troublesome Fire Burn Scar

Music News

Bear and the Beasts Music Video Was Filmed on East Troublesome Fire Burn Scar

Trending Music

Latest Cannabis

Reader: Big Dispensary Chains Are the Walmarts of Weed

Comment of the Day

Reader: Big Dispensary Chains Are the Walmarts of Weed
Ownership Behind Colorado Dispensary Chain Battling Over $100 Million

Business

Ownership Behind Colorado Dispensary Chain Battling Over $100 Million
Grand Junction Mayor Isn't Concerned About New Marijuana Businesses

Business

Grand Junction Mayor Isn't Concerned About New Marijuana Businesses
L'Eagle Dispensary Owner Launches New CBD Brand

CBD

L'Eagle Dispensary Owner Launches New CBD Brand
Ask a Stoner: Why Are Cannabis Concentrates Made From Multiple Strains?

Marijuana

Ask a Stoner: Why Are Cannabis Concentrates Made From Multiple Strains?
Colorado's Hemp Industry Faces Testing Challenges

Hemp

Colorado's Hemp Industry Faces Testing Challenges

Trending Cannabis

More News

StoryConsole

Sponsored Content

Kibo Eclipse Review From REAL CUSTOMER

January 21 by Story Console

CEO Moch Akbar “Abay” Azzihad M Is Proof That Taking Chances Pays

December 22 by Story Console

Meet Reece Mennie, the Award-winning Alternative Investor Making a Mark

December 21 by Story Console

Join the Westword community and help support independent local journalism in Denver.

Get the latest updates in news, food, music and culture, and receive special offers direct to your inbox.

Become a member and go ad-free!

Support Our Journalism
Privacy Policy

This Week's Issue

California Privacy Policy California Collection Notice
Do Not Sell My Info
Use of this website constitutes acceptance of our terms of use, our cookies policy, and our privacy policy Westword may earn a portion of sales from products & services purchased through links on our site from our affiliate partners. ©2022 Denver Westword, LLC. All rights reserved.
Powered By Foundation