Some murders get more attention than others, in part because they better fit narratives that make them seem simultaneously out of the ordinary and dramatic in a familiar way. Such is the case with the tragic death of Andrew Gelston Graham, whose body was found on the front lawn of…
Last night’s Broncos-Steelers game was déjà vu all over again — a virtual blueprint of the previous week’s loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Close early thanks to Denver’s unexpectedly staunch defense (and despite a costly turnover — this time an interception). But the offense’s inability to hold the ball for…
Even though Diana DeGette has big problems with an amendment to the mammoth healthcare bill limiting access to abortions, she voted for the measure. Not so Betsy Markey, the only Democratic representative from Colorado to turn her thumb down — and it doesn’t seem to have been a last-minute decision…
Just because the House of Representatives passed a healthcare bill this weekend doesn’t mean it’ll stay passed. Denver congresswoman Diana DeGette is leading a group of reproductive-rights supporters who are mad as hell that the version of the legislation okayed on Saturday contains an amendment co-authored by Michigan Democrat Bart…
There weren’t a lot of hints in advance regarding state senator Josh Penry’s decision to pull the plug on his gubernatorial campaign, which he’s expected to do later today. This past Thursday, Penry spokesman Andrew Cole roundly ridiculed rival Scott McInnis’ no-debating stance in this space, insisting that “there are…
A newly launched website allows Colorado motorists to log on and report sightings of wildlife along the I-70 corridor between Golden and Glenwood Springs. While handy for alerting highway maintenance crews of roadkill, the backers of the site actually have more ambitious goals in mind. Visitors to I-70 Wildlife Watch…
Dr. Doolittle talked with the animals. He also walked with the animals. But leave it to the Denver Zoo to paint with the animals. As part of Denver Arts Week, November 6 through 14, visitors can watch the zoo’s two elephants, Mimi and Dolly, paint with their trunks every day…
What happens when the state Board of Health decides to hold a last-minute meeting on a controversial topic like medical marijuana, and then tries to hold it via conference call using technology that apparently no one knows how to work? Comic genius. Hat tip to marijuana activist Robert Chase for…
Talk about burying the lead. A just-issued release from the Denver District Attorney’s Office is entitled “Man Charged With Sexual Assault on a Child” — and indeed, Mark Mathias, 48, has indeed been formally accused of this crime. But even more shockingly (and disgustingly), he allegedly arranged to have sex…
Examine these local blogs, why don’t you? Andrew Feinstein at Denver Stiffs sizes up two bad Nuggets losses. Lucky thing George Karl can put J.R. Smith in tomorrow night… Colorado Pols looks at what Scott McInnis and Mitt Romney have in common. Aside from their resemblance to Muppet newscasters? The…
Editor’s note: This year’s Starz Denver Film Festival, November 12-22, features more than 200 films. To help navigate this cinematic abundance of riches, we asked fest artistic director Brit Withey to highlight some worthy selections off the beaten screening-room path. Look for Brit’s Picks each weekday through the extravaganza’s close…
Most articles about the arrest of Richard “Rossi” Moreau, who’s been accused of murder in a Saturday night shooting in Vail that left one person dead and three injured, have noted how rare such incidents have been in the ski community. Reference this Vail Daily report, which quotes officials who…
This juxtaposition of signs pictured above reminds that now is the time to have your ambulance chaser neutered…
I admit it. I was absolutely convinced that Jay Cutler was the foundation on which the Broncos needed to build their future — and when he threw the epic hissy-fit that preceded his trade to Chicago, I anticipated disaster. As the season has gone on, however, I’ve come to realize…
Something unusual happened at Folsom Field on Saturday: CU actually won a game against a decent opponent, narrowly besting Texas A&M 35-34. In doing so, the Buffs actually racked up some impressive offensive stats, with quarterback Tyler Hansen’s production essentially posing the question, “Cody who?” And at this point, even…
Aside from the beer-vending machine in the Westword newsroom, this License Plates Nuts & Bolts machine in the state motor vehicle division office at 2736 Welton Street may be the coolest dispensary I’ve seen around town. For $1 buck, you can avoid the aggravation of the hardware store or wherever…
We’ve heard of Zombie Crawls and Snuggie Pub Crawls, but this was new: a Lumberjack Pub Crawl on Colfax. Photographer Aaron Thackeray was there. Over on our new outdoors blog, we have photos from the openings of Keystone and Copper. And on the Backbeat blog, we have reviews of Hearts…
On November 5, medical-marijuana advocates filed a motion to void a state Board of Health ruling striking its previous definition of caregiver. During a subsequent conversation with Westword, Sensible Colorado’s Brian Vicente said he hoped arguments would be heard early this week — and the timing seems to be working…
Stopped by my neighborhood King Soopers in Ken-Caryl Ranch yesterday and spotted a display guaranteed to catch the eye of any Broncomaniac: stacks of Breakfast Blitz cereal. The munch is manufactured by Triton Innovative Marketing, which makes cereals featuring assorted pro and college football squads. The Broncos version has some…
Remember that old saying about how you shouldn’t bring a knife to a gunfight? Well, apparently bringing a hammer to a gunfight works out better — or at least it did on Saturday night in Wellington. A man reportedly showed up at 8410 N. Third Street with a couple of…
A Colorado Court of Appeals decision regarding medical marijuana — as well as a subsequent Board of Health move to strike its definition of caregiver — has led to a motion filed by pro-marijuana advocates, not to mention plenty of confusion over legal issues. Into this maelstrom steps Senator Al…
The death of Andrew Gelston Graham is the sort of tragic incident that gets the media’s attention: a 23-year old preparing for graduate school is found murdered on the lawn of a home in an affluent area (Centennial) not far from his home. Hence, a Sunday news conference was well-attended,…
