Once upon a time, I used to be a fair-weather dog walker. When faced with conditions like we’re experiencing today, I came up with plenty of reasons why I shouldn’t venture into the elements. But since getting a Goldendoodle named Lucy who needs regular exercise no matter what, we make…
As we noted in our post about two crashes into law-enforcement vehicles in 36 minutes last night, many Denverites seem surprised by May snowstorms, but they shouldn’t be — and here’s photo-illustrated proof. Data from the National Weather Service as shared on the NWS site and ThorntonWeather.com shows that we…
Longtime Denverites know that May snowstorms happen from time to time. But at least a couple drivers appear to have been taken by surprise in ways that made Mother’s Day worse for more than just them. That’s because two law-enforcement cruisers working roadside incidents were struck by out-of-control vehicles last…
Our post about the ten safest neighborhoods in Denver as judged by the total number of crimes as listed in Denver Police Department data from 2009 to 2013 drew a voluminous response from readers, many of whom found the roster predictable. Here’s one example…
Denver blog posts go through a lot of ups and downs. At our Show & Tell blog, Patricia Calhoun touches on the debate over Denver’s best amusement park — and one reader’s view that the roller coasters at both Elitch’s and Lakeside are lame. A subtle Colorado Peak Politics headline:…
Last month’s Spice bust in Loveland, in which a business owner and two employees were arrested for peddling a substance colloquially known as synthetic marijuana (even though it has little in common with cannabis), got plenty of attention. But the operation pales in comparison to a nationwide series of raids…
It’s usually tough to get a photo of a road rager in action, since most drivers dealing with one are too busy trying not to crash to snap a shot. But the victim of Andrea Marquez’s alleged freak-out had an advantage: Marquez is said to have actually stopped traffic and…
Colorado legislators have tried for years to find a state-centric solution to federal banking regulations as they apply to marijuana — rules that have forced many shops to deal mainly in cash. But previous efforts have failed, and many observers thought this year’s attempt at laying the groundwork for so-called…
Which states rack up the most porn viewership per capita? This question was answered almost incidentally by PornHub.com in a recent post exploring whether Red/Republican or Blue/Democratic states were more likely to click on stuff that’s NSFW. But it turns out Colorado toward the very top of the overall per…
Yesterday morning, Colorado State Trooper Eugene Hofacker stopped to help a motorist on Interstate 70 — the sort of thing he probably did on a daily basis as part of his job. But this apparent act of kindness went south quickly. The motorist, identified as Thomas Ornelas, shot Hofacker, who’s…
Lots of commentary on our post about the ten most expensive places to get a speeding ticket in Colorado. But one reader doubts many people are busted for too enthusiastically mashing the pedal to the metal…
Denver blog posts understand the name of the game. At our Cafe Society blog, Jonathan Shikes cuts through the confusion when it comes to Prost Brewing and Prost Fine Beer and Sausages, which aren’t connected despite similar names and locations in the same neighborhood. Big Media’s Jason Salzman explores the…
Update: Since the publication of our post about the retirement announcement of Mike Landess from 7News (see our previous coverage below), we’ve gotten a chance to chat with the longtime Denver TV anchor — and his comments are frank and forthright. “When someone my age leaves, the first question you…
In November 2012, we told you about the friendly fire death of James Davies, a Lakewood police officer, during the investigation of what turned out to be a rather minor incident. The following January, First Judicial District DA Peter Weir determined that no criminal charges would be pressed in Davies’s…
Update: Earlier this week, we reported about an incident at a Lakewood Walmart in which police officers shot a domestic-violence suspect who’d aimed a weapon at them, only to discover afterward that he possessed an Airsoft gun as opposed to the real thing; see our previous coverage below. The Lakewood…
Update: Earlier this week, we reported about legislation that would have established a felony DUI law in Colorado, as well as the arguments in favor of the bill made by Mother’s Against Drunk Driving; see our previous coverage below. In the end, however, the measure fell short, and a representative…
Over the past week or so, we’ve listed the ten most dangerous Denver neighborhoods, as well as the ten neighborhoods where you’re most likely to get your car stolen or be an aggravated-assault victim, based on Denver Police Department data from 2009 to 2013 as compiled by Fox31. Now for…
In anticipation of today’s 2014 NFL draft, we recently posted our choices for the ten worst first-round draft picks in Broncos history. Now, we look at the more positive side of that coin: the team’s top ten first-round selections. We’ve included greats from yesterday and today, including three players on…
For years, the Bolder Boulder, which takes place this year on May 26, has used the slogan “Sea Level is For Sissies.” There’s even a separate tab for “Sea Level Is for Sissies” merchandise on the race’s website. But now, Out Boulder, one of the community’s most prominent LGBTQ advocacy…
We recently posted about a call by Mothers Against Drunk Driving to support a bill creating a felony DUI law in Colorado; the initiative failed yesterday. Readers were split on whether the measure was a good idea or not, with some arguing for harsh punishment and others decrying the current…
Denver blog posts love eating between meals. At our Cafe Society blog, Patricia Calhoun shares a comment by a reader weighing in on the interactions of Ballpark neighborhood residents and the homeless. The Grazing Mind’s Sarah Lovejoy on a partnership to help restore the Colorado River basin. Denver Egotist previews…
Update: Last month, we reported about the kerfuffle over a planned art project: a giant red “Yes!” slated for installation at Boulder’s main library branch that inspired numerous locals to say “no.” Now, the nays officially have it. At last night’s Boulder City Council meeting, city manager Jane Brautigan announced…
