Our post about the 471 percent increase in public-pot-smoking tickets over the first three-quarters of 2014 inspired many of our readers to debate whether cannabis clubs should be allowed. Here’s someone who puts his response in the context of officials’ continuing reluctance to acknowledge marijuana tourism. See also: Public Pot-Smoking…
Denver blog posts have the scene covered from top to bottom. At our Cafe Society blog, Lauren Monitz lists the ten best bottomless mimosas in Denver. Coyote Gulch: Fountain Creek’s infrastructure “is not just behind, it is decaying.” Denver Frank gives a shout-out to Bree Davies’s undercover visit to Casa…
How badly did Matthew Hickcox and friends allegedly want meth? Enough to rip a mailbox out of a sidewalk. That’s among the assertions about what prosecutors describe as an identity theft ring — and two members, including Matthew’s brother Robert, remain on the loose at this writing. Photos, details and…
Today, Eldora ski area is slated to open for the 2014-2015 season, bringing the total number of resorts to six, including Arapahoe Basin, Loveland, Copper Mountain, Wolf Creek and Winter Park. And Aspen Mountain is scheduled to be number seven tomorrow. To get you stoked, we’ve pulled together highlights from…
Again this year, Starz Denver Film Festival artistic director Brit Withey is offering his must-see picks for each day of the fest — including many flicks that movie lovers might otherwise miss amid the flood of silver-screen goodies. Today, he spotlights selections for November 21 (Watchers of the Sky), November…
It’s been more than a year since we checked in on the most expensive properties for sale in Aspen, and a lot’s changed since then. Of our top five from last year listed on the indispensable GaryFeldman.com website, only one remains on the market, and its price has dropped by…
The murder at Aurora’s Bronco Bar wasn’t the only example of gunfire in the metro area last night. Two people were also shot in Commerce City — and the individuals behind the triggers were Denver police officers. Continue for details about the incident, which flowed from a failed traffic stop…
Talk about striking a chord. A recent Comment of the Day in which a reader argued that Denver’s rent prices are so high they’re pushing people into homelessness attracted hundreds upon hundreds of responses, with most of those weighing in sharing their own rent-hike experiences. Here’s a telling example. See…
Denver blog post and nutritious, delicious and kids like them, too. At our Cafe Society blog, Gretchen Kurtz features five Denver restaurants that are good for kids — and the grownups who love them. Colorado Peak Politics on John Hickenlooper rebuking Mark Udall’s campaign strategy. Denver Stiffs’ Dontae Delgado on…
What’s among the worst ways to convince a police officer you’re completely innocent of a hit-and-run crash? Trying to punch him in the face after admitting you’re a habitual drunk driver. That’s among the alleged reasons Gonzalez has now been charged with hitting and running in a violent weekend smash-up…
UPDATE 2: Douglas County Sheriff Tony Spurlock says that he now believes Harold Henthorn may have murdered his first wife. In 1995, Lynn Henthorn died from injuries supposedly sustained when a car fell on her while she was changing the tire. Update 1: Last week, bond was rejected for Harold…
Our Adam Roy recently came upon this sign, which stresses that Genesis Health Wellness Centre “is NOT a marijuana dispensary.” But it sure sounds like one — and plenty of other Colorado businesses do, too. Continue to count down our photo-illustrated list of the top ten Colorado businesses that sound…
Again this year, Starz Denver Film Festival artistic director Brit Withey is offering his must-see picks for each day of the fest — including many flicks that movie lovers might otherwise miss amid the flood of silver-screen goodies. Today, he spotlights Silenced. See also: The Ten Best Movie Events in…
Barbara Bowman’s rape allegations against Bill Cosby, which we shared in this space late last month, have led to blizzard of allegations and castigation for the veteran entertainer. The latest to come forward is former supermodel Janice Dickinson, whose story of sex assault echoes one told by Bowman, who was…
The death of Brandon Crawford, fifteen, offers yet another cautionary tale about guns. If the .22 caliber revolver hadn’t been present, reports suggest he’d still be alive. But the fellow fifteen-year-old who allegedly shot him to death told authorities he carried a weapon with him “for protection.” Photos and additional…
We recently introduced you to Gordon Klingenschmitt, a newly elected state representative whose critics portray him as a homophobe into exorcisms. Some of the many readers who responded cast aspersions on El Paso County, where Klingenschmitt’s district is located, as well as nearby Colorado Springs, much to the displeasure of…
Denver blog posts maintain a rear guard. At our Show and Tell blog, Bree Davies offers a feminist take on marginalized folks, butts and jokes. Big Media’s Jason Salzman: No, the Denver Post hasn’t declared war on Christmas. Denver PR Blog on how an automated Patriots social media account tweeted…
Update: The Aurora Police Department has announced that Jahvell Forrest, twenty, has been arrested on suspicion of shooting eleven-year-police veteran Ryan Burns on Friday night. And it’s not his first time in cuffs. Details below. See also: Rollin Oliver Pleads Guilty to Second-Degree Murder in Slaying of Officer Celena Hollis…
Denver released future Hall of Fame cornerback Champ Bailey this past March, but he was back yesterday, having signed a one-day contract so he could retire as a Bronco — and during a press appearance to mark the transition, he was his usual even-tempered self. Not so one young Champ…
The animal control officers who inspected Dennis Craven’s home wore hazmat suits, and no wonder. Judging by video shot inside (it’s on view below), his residence was as risky for people as it was lethal for cats. A total of 23 were located dead inside, including “three-and-a-half” found under a…
Ashley Fallis’s family never bought the story that she killed herself following a New Year’s Eve celebration three years ago — and their persistence has finally paid off. Her husband, former police officer Tom Fallis, has been arrested and charged with murdering her and then making it look like a…
“Missing the Bus: Colorado’s Elite College Access Gap,” a new report from A+ Denver, suggests that equal educational opportunities for all students in the state remains a distant goal. Among the findings: “Even though 42 percent of students in Colorado qualify as low-income, a non-low-income student is more than 12…
