Back in 2010, we introduced you to Alek Komarnitsky, who created a world-renowned, remote-controllable Christmas display at his home in order to raise funds to fight Celiac disease, an autoimmune disorder that doctors said afflicted his two sons. His Halloween display was similarly over-the-top. Now, however, Komarnitsky is retiring from the Clark…
In June 2014, we told you about the arrest of Christopher Waide in the disappearance of Pueblo’s Lea Chali Porter, nineteen. Waide was busted on suspicion of sexual assault and murder even though Porter’s body hadn’t been recovered at the time of our post. More than a year later, Porter’s…
Last month, we posted about Forbes list of the top Colorado colleges — and noted that their performance left plenty to be desired. Note that only twelve institutions from Colorado were included in the 650 institutions of higher learning nationwide that made the magazine’s cut, as opposed to thirteen the previous year…
The Broncos’ victory over the Detroit Lions during last night’s Sunday Night Football broadcast wasn’t as flat-out bizarre as the previous week’s win over the Kansas City Chiefs. But the win was just as dispiriting for Detroit Lions fans, in part because they thought their team had such a good chance…
A recent post featured this question in its headline: Why won’t Congress promise not to block Colorado’s marijuana laws? We asked about this subject because Congresswoman Diana DeGette has announced that she will be reintroducing the Respect States’ and Citizens’ Rights Act, a bill intended to ensure that federal marijuana laws…
Denver blog posts don’t like being boxed in. At our Arts blog, Bree Davies notes that a trip to Los Angeles puts Denver’s traffic in perspective. DenverInfill’s Ryan Dravitz offers the “inside the Infill edition” of an update on the 1144 Fifteenth project. Elaine N. Schoch, writing for Mile High Mamas,…
In a 2007 article, we referred to Katy Atkinson, who died yesterday, as one of “Denver’s Golden Pundits” — an expert on local politics who was guaranteed to provide an interesting, incisive and notably pithy quote on any topic. And while Atkinson got her start in Republican politics, she was…
The Schmuck of the Week braintrust seldom honors an unknown person. When we bequeath the mantle of schmuckiness, we like to know who’s receiving it. But we’re making an exception for the alleged Copper Mountain stink bomber, and not only because doing so gives us the rare opportunity to write…
The tandem of Corin Roddick and Megan James, collectively known as Purity Ring (which will headline the Boulder Theater on September 29 and 30) find themselves in a classic indie conundrum. The pair’s previous album, Shrines, earned consistently strong reviews and attracted listeners aplenty thanks to its very personal take…
Earlier this year, we shared a study arguing that renting is better than buying in much of the Denver-metro area despite rising rent prices in these parts. But if you decide to make a purchase anywhere, where should you do it? The Niche website, which specializes in ranking pretty much anything and…
Today, September 25, is the National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims. This somber occasion will be marked at 11 a.m. at the Webb Building Atrium, 201 West Colfax. In addition to scheduled speakers, the family and friends of murder victims will be encouraged to “bring a picture of their…
What started out as a series of 911 calls about a burning car quickly turned into a murder investigation. And now Shawn Geerdes is in custody on suspicion of shooting Jason Dosa to death and then setting the car ablaze, presumably to cover up evidence of the crime. About 11:40…
We recently posted about the five large Colorado cities with the safest drivers according to data collected by Allstate. Of this quintet of communities, three — Fort Collins, Colorado Springs and Lakewood — were listed among the 25 safest large cities in the entire country. To put it mildly, a number…
Denver blog posts dig deep. At our Music blog, Brad Weismann offers part one of his essential Colorado songs list — and traces the fascinating local history of one selection, Canned Heat’s “My Crime.” Laurie Lattimore-Volkmann, writing for Mile High Report, stresses that Broncos coach Gary Kubiak isn’t giving up on…
Earlier this month, we noted that the new Denver Police Department body camera policy didn’t require off-duty officers to wear the devices despite a recommendation from the city’s Independent Monitor, Nicholas Mitchell. The rationale offered by the DPD: The cost of outfitting off-duty officers with body-worn cameras, shorthanded as BWCs, as well…
We recently noted that the Washington Post listed an astonishing sixteen Colorado counties among America’s 100 best for climate and scenery. The state made an equally impressive showing in Livability’s Top 100 Best Places to Live ranking, predated to 2016. The bad news: No Colorado cities made the second half of…
Last year, as we reported, Jordan “Kootra” Mathewson, founder of a Littleton-based gaming group called The Creatures, was live-streaming Counter-Strike when police burst into the room. “Uh-oh,” Kootra said. “This isn’t good. They’re clearing rooms. I think we’re getting SWATted.” Since then, the phenomenon of SWATting — calling in bogus threats…
This afternoon, a public memorial service is planned for Simon Katz, a sixteen-year-old Chatfield High School student and budding musician for the group Boats Without Oars, whose death was caused by the simplest of mistakes. He thought a s’more he got at Chatfield’s homecoming celebration bonfire on Monday would be perfectly…
Our post about this past weekend’s broad-daylight armed robbery of RiNo Supply Company, a medical marijuana dispensary, raised questions about safety at such businesses. As we noted, hold-ups at pot shops are relatively rare in part because of the many surveillance cameras required by state law. But one reader believes dispensaries…
Denver blog posts are all about trying new things. At our Food & Drink blog, Jonathan Shikes recommends eight non-Colorado breweries to sample at the Great American Beer Festival. Colorado Pols weighs in on George Brauchler’s announcement that he’s running for Senate. Check out the brand new South Stands Denver…
Earlier this month, the backers of the Limited Social Marijuana Consumption Initiative, which would have allowed commercial establishments in Denver to offer a setting for cannabis consumption, unexpectedly withdrew the measure. The reason, according to proponent Mason Tvert? “City and business leaders agreed to work with initiative backers to develop…
In recent months, Denver’s housing market has been among the hottest in the country. But is it finally beginning to cool down? Hardly, according to two national surveys. But a local report maintains that the answer is “yes.” First, let’s take a look at July numbers from Weiss Residential Research. Nationwide,…
