Fans Pour Out More Memories of the Dark Horse
Over fifty years, this Boulder bar hosted plenty of memorable gatherings.
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¡Ándale! ¡Arriba! Speedy Gonzales Set to Make a Triumphant Return
The cartoon mouse was taken off the air over concerns about damaging stereotypes, only to be brought back when Hispanic American groups protested.
Want to Own a Piece of the Dark Horse? Bidding Is Now Open
A variety of memorabilia from the iconic Boulder bar is up for auction through April 14.
The Best Photo Booths in Denver
Have a picture-perfect moment at one of these twelves spots.
Right on Track: Rocky Mountain Train Show Returns April 11-12
The Rocky Mountain Train Show has been chugging along for over forty years and still has a head of steam.
In Our Hearts, the Imperial Closed a Long Time Ago
The Imperial had a forty-year run, but the last few years were very rough, readers remember.
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Why Boulder Artist Sandra Pratt Is Creating 100 Paintings of Red Barns
Sandra Pratt believes that red barns can connect a divided America.
Chinese Staple Abruptly Closes After More Than Forty Years
New ownership had taken it over in 2023 with some big plans for expansion.
These Diners Are Keeping Old School Vibes Alive in Denver
We’ve lost some favorites in recent years — all the more reason to support the classics that remain.
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Carb Crisis Averted: Big Buns Are Back at Jim’s Burger Haven
After its longtime supplier left the business in a lurch, a family-owned bakery stepped in with a new and improved custom product.
Walker, Texas Ranger Star Chuck Norris Dies
He died on Thursday at the age of 86.
Memorabilia From the Much-Missed Racines Offers a Taste of the Past
This one’s for fans of the Nutty Cheese Salad.
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The End of an Era: World-Famous Dark Horse Will Go Dark March 14
“Every laugh, story and shared moment made has built the legacy that will live on long after our doors close.”
Celebrate the 303: From Crocs to Cannabis, Colorado Has Your Number
Cheers to 303 Day, and ten only-in-Colorado inventions and innovations.
Keeping the Lights On: These Neon Lovers Won’t Let Save the Signs Go Dark
Here’s how Denver’s neon history will survive.
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Colorado Music Hall of Fame Celebrates 15 Years
The celebration includes the induction of a new class on April 8, as well as a birthday bash on April 19
RIP Dark Horse: Remember the Good Times
The legendary Boulder bar will close on March 14, its 51st birthday.
Muppets Continue to Make a Profit Fifty Years Into Their Run
The Muppet Show marks its 50th birthday with a new special on February 4.
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New Steakhouse Coming to the National Western Center
The owner of Corrida and Oak at Fourteenth is behind the beefy project.
Colorado-Born Jolly Rancher Candies Now Banned in Britain
The original Jolly Rancher Ice Cream Store was located in Golden.
When Big 5 Leaves Denver, Consider Me Big Sad
You can find more Dick’s locations than ever in Colorado, and a Scheel’s or two. But what about the people who don’t want to walk through a mall or ride an indoor Ferris wheel?
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114-Year-Old Colorado Restaurant Is Closing Its Doors
“I keep hoping that someone will come out of the woodwork like what occurred at Casa Bonita and breathe new life into it.”