The worst of the flooding in Boulder County and beyond appears to be behind us — but the story is far from over. At this writing, the number of confirmed fatalities statewide is estimated at five, including Wiyanna Nelson, seen here. But the Colorado Office of Emergency Management estimates the…
The relative dangers of alcohol versus marijuana was one of many topics that cropped up in the comment section of William Breathes’s post about the Department of Revenue’s final rules for the recreational pot industry. This reader believes police have a vested interest in not cracking down too hard on…
Update: We’ve just gotten confirmation from the Denver District Attorney’s Office that Lonnie White, seventeen, will be charged as an adult in the murder of Reysean Abram, thirteen. Continue for our previous coverage. Update, 11:53 a.m.: Last week, we told you about the arrests of Marquise Lewis and two juveniles…
Denver blog posts could use a few days of sunshine. South Stands Denver’s John Reidy was into the hashtag #TradeVonMiller before it was cool, but he’s not ready to give up on the driving-challenged Broncos star. Colorado Peak Politics thinks Angela Giron melted down on CNN. Denver Frank’ reacts to…
There’s something charming about Patrick Schumacher’s decision to ride his horse, Dillon, from Colorado to Utah for his brother’s wedding. Such a trek is like a romantic Old West tale updated to the 21st Century…. …or at least it would have been if he hadn’t been arrested on a handful…
Our posts about flooding in Boulder and Lyons show the wide-ranging nature of the ongoing situation, which has already resulted in a slew of road, business and public-agency closures, as well as several lives lost. But dealing with a deluge like this one remains a very personal experience, as illustrated…
We’ve been sharing photos and videos of the incredible flooding in Boulder County, including Lyons, where residents trapped since Wednesday were being evacuated by the National Guard. Now, we’ve got a look at Loveland courtesy of Flickr Creative Commons photographer Ed Ogle. Look below to see his photos of the…
Our latest rash of inclement weather has caused major flooding and at least two deaths in Boulder County as well as the evacuation of Lyons residents who had been trapped since Wednesday. But the precipitation hasn’t been limited to lower altitudes — and now, we’re hearing that a pair of…
Earlier this week, Miguel Lopez, organizer of the annual 4/20 rally, expressed his opposition to Measure AA, the taxation proposal for recreational marijuana up for vote in November, by staging a Civic Center rally at which attendees were given free joints. The Colorado chapter of NORML (National Organization for the…
What to do on Friday the 13th that doesn’t involve donning a hockey mask and slashing horny teenagers to bits? We’ve got ten answers courtesy of Shadowlands.net, a website that purports to reveal haunted places across the country — including plenty in Colorado. Below, see the top ten Denver haunts…
Much of Boulder County has been hard hit by ongoing flooding in the area — but few communities can compare to what’s happening right now in Lyons. The town is cut off by rushing waters, prompting an order for the National Guard to evacuate residents trapped there since Wednesday. Videos…
While the rainy week had sadly fatal consequences in Boulder, it merely left Denver soggy — and didn’t stop the Denver Cruisers’ Twins Ride, which follows summer themes such as Mascots and Major Leagues, Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves, Woodstock, County Fair, Dress Night, Tourist Night, Where the Bleep is Waldo?,…
Update:Last night, the President of the United States officially approved federal disaster assistance in regard to flooding in Boulder, El Paso and Larimer counties. But for the friends, family and loved ones of Wesley Quinlan, a Boulder teen feared dead, this significant step pales in comparison to their very personal…
Our post highlighting reactions from both sides of the aisle to the gun-legislation-inspired recall-election defeats of Senator John Morse and Representative Angela Giron generated comments ranging from disappointed to gleeful. This reader’s views go well beyond issues related to firearms…
Denver blog posts are wet and wild. Mile High Report’s Jess Place offers three reasons for Broncos fans to dislike this week’s opponent, the New York Giants — and surprisingly, none of them have to do with Eli Manning hogging the spotlight in that DirecTV “rap” ad with big bro…
Earlier today, we shared startling videos of Boulder-area flooding that’s already taken one life and resulted in closures throughout the city — and indeed, CU-Boulder has already closed the campus for tomorrow, too. You’ll understand why after checking out the photo above and a slew below from the City of…
In March 2012, Mike Littwin, widely acknowledged as the best known and most popular newspaper columnist in the city, was ignominiously bounced from his gig at the Denver Post in a cost-cutting tactic. Since then, Littwin sightings have been rare. But at long last, he’s back, reemerging as one of…
If you see the Independence Institute’s Jon Caldara smiling today, here’s one likely reason: He provided the de facto name for the lead segment on Rachel Maddow’s MSNBC show last night. Sitting to the side of a continental-U.S. map plastered with the Caldara-uttered phrase “Wave of Fear,” Maddow explored the…
Visit Denver’s Denver.org website has inspired several recent posts saluting the city, including lists of best free attractions and tours, the top eleven hidden tourism gems, the thirteen best free day trips from Denver and the perfect gay-friendly weekend. Now, we bring you the site’s six top “Shop ‘Til You…
The ongoing flooding in the Boulder area is being echoed in other locations along the Front Range, including in El Paso and Larimer counties. The former has already seen one fatality: A thus-far unidentified body was found near Fountain Creek in the Colorado Springs area. And there’s been a dam…
Our post about the top thirty reasons for moving to Denver launched a debate weighing the relative merits of Californians and Texans who relocate here — one that’s spilled over into not one but two prior Comments of the Day. In the latest on the topic, one reader associates the…
Denver blog posts walk the straight and narrow. South Stands Denver’s Colin Daniels rips Von Miller after the suspended Bronco was cited for driving with a suspended license. Check out Colorado Pols’ recall election post-mortem. Denver Egotist: Photog Matt Nager exposes the skimpy swimsuits of San Mateo…
