Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke Takes a Break From Monumental Task
Undoing a national monument is apparently a casual and half-assed process, judging by the way the Trump administration is going about it.
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The Fan’s D-Mac Unplugged: Big Al’s Pal on His Bumpy Denver Radio Rise
Darren McKee, who’s better known to listeners of 104.3 The Fan as D-Mac, wasn’t exactly an overnight success. Today, Big Al and D-Mac, the afternoon-drive show he co-hosts with former Denver Broncos great Alfred Williams, is among the highest rated programs on any metro-area radio station, as it’s been for most of the pair’s nearly eight years together. But as McKee tells us in the following in-depth interview, his career path prior to combining forces with Williams was marked by as many downs as ups, and probably more.
Pipe Dream: Can a Bong-Cleaning Service Be Affordable?
Owning a pot-smoking utensil can require a lot of upkeep — and anyone who uses them frequently knows how hard removing that black tar and wax reclaim can be.
Why a Jury Acquitted a Sex Offender of Killing His Baby
In July 2015, Matthew Burry, a sex offender who spent more than a decade in prison, was arrested and charged with child abuse resulting in death after the passing of his four-and-a-half-month-old son, Dominic. But an Adams County jury has now found Burry not guilty of the crime after his legal team presented evidence that the child actually died as a result of meningitis that had afflicted him since birth.
Brian Pattison Guilty in Tattoo Party Murder/Arson That Closed Rosenberg’s
Tattoo artist Brian Pattison has been found guilty of killing Shane Richardson last year, then starting a fire that closed Rosenberg’s Bagels & Deli, an iconic eatery located in the same structure, for months. Prosecutors say Pattison came to Denver from his home in Colorado Springs for a “tattoo party” at Richardson’s place that went terribly wrong, and surveillance footage from Rosenberg’s proved key in solving the case.
City Council and Mayor Come Together in New Immigration Legislation
In response to increased immigration enforcement under President Trump and lower numbers of crimes being reported by immigrants, Denver has looked for ways to reassure residents that it is doing no more than what is legally necessary when following federal immigration laws. But the city hasn’t always agreed on how…
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Meet Steve Barlock, Co-Chair for Trump in Denver Running for Governor
Steve Barlock, an independent Denver-area real estate broker who co-chaired the 2016 Mile High City campaign for now-President Donald Trump, is running as a Republican for governor here in 2018. In the following in-depth interview, he goes into detail about his reasons for seeking the office, shares his frustrations with entrenched powers on both sides of the political spectrum, and touts himself as a candidate of the people dedicated to being to Colorado what Trump is to the United States as a whole.
Music for Your Lungs: Our Favorite Strains Named After Musicians
Some of these strains are named in partnership between the musician and the commercial cultivations that grow them, while others were simply named by black market breeders who noticed a similarity between a strain’s effects and the way an artist’s music made them feel.
Meet the Man Behind Denver Go Topless Day (NSFW)
Denver Go Topless Day 2016 drew by far the largest crowd in the event’s history to a rally and march on the 16th Street Mall to celebrate equality and demonstrate against the idea that it’s okay for men to appear topless in public but either distasteful or (in some locations) illegal for women to do likewise. But while females participants tend to get the most attention, the main organizer for the gathering, whose 2017 version will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, August 26, is a man, Matt Wilson. But if that conjures fears of male-dominated exploitation, don’t worry: Nothing could be further from the truth.
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16th Street Mall Attack: Donald Lucero Allegedly Punched Man for Laughing
Donald Lucero has been arrested for a series of assaults Tuesday, August 15, on the 16th Street Mall, including the alleged punching of a man for laughing. It’s the highest-profile crime on the Mall since last year, when multiple fights and random attacks were caught on video. Authorities responded by instituting a new safety plan that appears to have lessened but not eliminated violence in the iconic shopping area.
Ask a Stoner: Can I Order CBD or THC Edibles Through the Mail?
With CBD and THC options available in numerous states now, a reader wants to know what type of edibles she can order in the mail.
Cory Gardner’s Lakewood Town Hall Was a Shit Show
Despite a moderator repeatedly asking the crowd to remain respectful and lower their voices, hecklers interrupted Senator Cory Gardner nearly every time he tried to answer a question.
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Meet the Outsider in the Race to Replace Ed Perlmutter
Career diplomat Dan Baer believes his tenure working and negotiating under the Obama administration makes him a perfect fit to help heal partisan wounds in Washington.
Forrest Fenn Treasure Hunt Has Killed Three, Says Dead Searcher’s Ex
The disappearance and feared death of Eric Ashby while trying to find a $2 million treasure allegedly hidden by New Mexico author Forrest Fenn has led to renewed calls for the search to end. Among the most prominent people making this request is Linda Bilyeu, ex-wife of Randy Bilyeu, the first Colorado treasure hunter to have died in a quest for Fenn’s mysterious riches. Even before treasure-seeking Grand Junction pastor Paris Wallace perished in June, she believed the hunt is bogus, and as authorities work to determine if human remains found near the Arkansas River are Ashby, her resolve is stronger than ever.
Bull! Pot Revenue Has Definitely Helped Fund Cherry Creek Schools
Cherry Creek School District’s superintendent wrote in 2016 that his school district hadn’t received any money from marijuana tax revenue, but information from the Colorado Department of Education shows otherwise. Unfortunately, by then Jeff Hunt had already used that letter to bolster his op ed about marijuana in USA Today.
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Do Denver Rental Cars Smell Like Marijuana?
During a recent interview with Westword, Smart Approaches to Marijuana President and CEO Kevin Sabet, one of America’s most influential critics of cannabis legalization, offered an unexpected observation about his visits to Denver. According to Sabet, a number of vehicles provided to him by Denver International Airport rental car businesses over the past few years have smelled strongly of pot. He added that he’s had to exchange rentals multiple times at DIA before he’s been given one that didn’t reek of weed, giving him multiple opportunities to “educate” personnel at the agencies about the scope of a problem he views as positively chronic.
Why Colorado Tokers Love WiFi OG
WiFi is a good example of taking two semi-popular strains and creating something better. Don’t get me wrong: The White and Fire OG are fine strains in their own right, but they don’t bring the same potency and amenable high as their child, which carries on the White’s fertile resin-gland production and Fire OG’s tart, earthy flavors.
Wrist-Slapped CU Rapist Austin Wilkerson Freed One Year Early
One year ago today, we published a post about outrage over the light sentence given to convicted rapist Austin Wilkerson, a former CU Boulder student. Turns out, though, that Wilkerson’s punishment was even more modest than originally advertised. He’s already a free man, after reportedly being released from a two-year work-release obligation twelve months early.
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Homeless Class Action Suit New Evidence: Flamethrowers and BBQs
Lawyers representing Denver’s homeless population filed a motion for a summary judgement that, if approved by a judge, would put an end to Denver’s practice of homeless sweeps on the grounds that they violate the constitutional rights of the city’s 3,400 individuals experiencing homelessness.
Big Projects Are Home Wreckers for Longtime Residents of North Denver
While the neighborhoods of Globeville and Swanson-Elyria appear more desirable than ever, many residents feel alienated and uncertain about their futures. The National Western Center has claimed many properties — including a second home owned by the Torres family, who already lost a first to road construction — and CDOT’s Central 70 project has met with fierce opposition.
Jon Caldara’s Diversity War Against Colorado Public Radio
Jon Caldara, the feisty president of the Independence Institute, is continuing an ideological assault on Colorado Public Radio, arguing that the venerable broadcaster lacks diversity not of race, color or creed, but of thought. And while CPR initially defended itself against this claim, it’s now declining to comment in the apparent hope that Caldara will shut up, go away or move on to pester someone else.
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Pot for Pets: Veterinarians, Owners Endorsing MMJ Treatments
Casara Andre is stuck between a rock and a hard place. In fact, so are all of her clients and some of her colleagues. The owner of Scheduled Relief veterinary clinic and a practicing veterinarian, Andre believes cannabis products have medical benefits for pets, but she can’t legally recommend cannabis for her furry patients.