Yelp users specialize in pointing folks in the right direction. Or at least interesting ones. Take the site’s list of must-sees for tourists. Some of the suggestions are to be expected, but quite a few others are surprising — including the item at number one, whose actual moniker isn’t the name…
The flow of people moving to Colorado continues unabated, setting up a conflict between transplants and natives. Moreover, a lot of those born in Colorado who resent the influx believe the reason behind it is legal marijuana. Against this backdrop comes a recent post on Denver Craigslist from a new resident…
Back in March 2015, when we first told you about the arrest of Lucas Johnson for the murder of Edward Zimmerman, authorities portrayed it as a marijuana murder. And indeed, more than a dozen cannabis plants were stolen from Zimmerman’s home. But now that Johnson has pleaded guilty to the…
Dear Stoner: I’m going to Vegas in October and wonder if I can use my Colorado medical card to pick up a little medicine while I’m there. Rich Dear Rich: Nevada is one of the few medical marijuana states with a reciprocity law that allows out-of-state patients to possess and…
We recently noted that a list of the U.S. Zip Codes that have donated the most money to Donald Trump includes one in Denver. The Zip in question: 80237, which encompasses part of the Denver Tech Center. Most of our readers didn’t seem to view this as a point of…
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Posting about every crazy thing said by Colorado State Representative Gordon Klingenschmitt would be a full time job. But some pronouncements from Klingenschmitt, who’s currently running for the state senate in District 12, are simply impossible to ignore. Including his claim that transgender icon Caitlyn Jenner “needs an exorcism.” Back in…
Westword is doing a first this morning. We’re heading to Medicine Man dispensary to chat with co-owner and co-founder Andy Williams for our first ever Facebook Live. And you get to be there with us. Participating is simple. If you haven’t already, like us on Facebook. When we’re ready to…
Late last month, we noted that Adams County had moved to shut down iBake Denver, a marijuana club that had been operating in the area for more than three years. The owner of iBake Denver, who goes by the name Thurlow Weed, subsequently told us that he would use his…
As we’ve noted, numerous police departments in Colorado and beyond continue to publicize photos of Johns busted for soliciting prostitutes under the theory that doing so will help cut down on the crime, even though such shaming has become increasingly controversial and unpopular with many members of the public. With that…
Lots of folks who visit this space complain about bad driving in Colorado. And given the number of people who have to navigate stop-and-go traffic on I-25 every day. that’s completely understandable. Fortunately, though, there are times when Colorado driving is a laughing matter. The Colorado Car Memes Facebook page specializes…
There was a big reaction to our report about the shooting of Denver Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib. The incident took place at approximately 2:45 a.m. on Sunday, June 5, at a strip club in Dallas. At the post’s conclusion, we wrote: “The shooting is yet another cautionary tale about what…
In case you missed it…. At Westword Arts, Jamie Siebrase details five summer adventures for fun-loving families in Colorado. Colorado Peak Politics on the Western Conservative Summit’s invitation to Donald Trump. The Ralphie Report’s Jack Barsch offers an offensive preview of CU Buffs football. Not that we think you’ll be offended…
Colorado’s million-plus unaffiliated voters now outnumber registered Democrats as well as registered Republicans. And while none of those voters had a chance to participate in a presidential primary this year, the fun isn’t over yet: The Colorado primary is coming June 28. Not only that, but “unaffiliated voters may affiliate…
Sexual assaults have become all-too-frequent at the University of Denver. In late March, DU officials informed the campus community about two sex assaults — crimes that brought the sexual assault total to seven. Now comes another incident — a rape that DU authorities say took place in a parking lot…
Just inside the door of a Northglenn home is this messsage: “Welcome: May all who enter as guests leave as friends.” To put it mildly, what happened just after midnight yesterday morning violates this sentiment in a horrific way. The woman who lived at the residence was shot, allegedly by…
“I ain’t worried bout nothing Cause it’s a little thing I know called faith All you need is much as a mustard seed And the Lord will keep you safe” Sean Pointe shared these words on his Facebook page last September. But there was no protecting him from what happened…
It’s been a year since we last shared a Texts From Last Night collection from the 720 area code. And during that time, a lot of weird stuff has gone down. Along with plenty of over-sharing — which is just fine by us. Continue to experience our photo-illustrated picks for…
In recent years, Nebraska law enforcers such as Deuel County, Nebraska Sheriff Adam Hayward have grumbled about the increase in marijuana-related arrests in their jurisdictions after Colorado’s legalization of limited recreational cannabis sales in January 2014 and the resultant strain on resources owing to the rising costs of stopping pot from crossing into the…
Our post about former Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow’s forthcoming book, Shaken — the title refers to how he felt about his departure from Denver, among other things — continues to spark a reaction. So, too, did a note that a petition calling for the Broncos to give Tebow another shot at QB has…
In case you missed it…. At Westword Arts, Teague Bohlen names seven things that make Cherry Creek residents very, very mad. Denver Infill’s Ryan Dravitz shares the latest update on the central downtown 1144 Fifteenth project. Colorado Pols: “Because What This Election Needs Is MORE Reality TV!”…
Here’s one thing Rich Grant wants you to know: There is absolutely no connection between Things to Do in Denver When You’re Dead, the deadly boring 1995 Andy Garcia movie actually filmed in Denver, and 100 Things to Do in Denver Before You Die, the new book that the longtime…
