On January 1, eighteen recreational marijuana stores opened in Denver — and that number has more than doubled in the weeks since then. But in Boulder, which may have the weediest reputation of any Colorado community, not a single non-medical pot shop was open until 12:36 p.m. yesterday, when Terrapin…
Last month, an American Philosophical Association committee issued a report about the philosophy department at CU Boulder, and it wasn’t pretty. Among the claims: “The department has maintained an overall environment ‘with unacceptable sexual harassment, inappropriate sexualized unprofessional behavior, and divisive uncivil behavior.'” Now, six female faculty members, including Claudia…
The Urban Dictionary has definitions for just about everything, including plenty of terms that include the word “Colorado,” and almost all of them are weird, funny, disgusting, surprising or some combination thereof. Example: a sexual term for an act that requires not a human partner, but an open Jeep. Really…
Yesterday’s arrest of Longmont parole absconder Kevin Denolf led to the release of his ink-splashed booking photo. It’s a memorable image — so much so that it instantly entered the list of our most memorable face-and-neck-tattoo mug shots of all-time. Look below to count down our top fifteen — and…
Yesterday, after a short chase, Denver police officers arrested three men allegedly embroiled in an extensive metro-area robbery and theft ring, with members suspected of hitting at least fifteen residences or businesses. And the spree may not be over: Cops are looking for at least two more individuals in regard…
Late last month, we reported that a potentially groundbreaking case involving medical marijuana patient Brandon Coats, a quadriplegic fired by DISH after a positive drug test, is headed to the Colorado Supreme Court. In the meantime, the Colorado branch of NORML (National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws) is…
When we shared yesterday’s post about the arrest of Oswaldo Lopez after a fatal hit and run that killed an eleven-year-old boy Sunday night, we asked why so many incidents like this one have been happening of late. We got a variety of responses, with this one standing out because…
Denver blog posts are on tap. At our Cafe Society blog, Jonathan Shikes reveals when Pliny the Younger is slated to pour; first sip is on Wednesday. The Colorado Independent’s Tessa Cheek on the Jeffco school board donnybrook. Denver Frank intros One Inch of Snow. Will Atlanta survive?…
This week’s cover story, “Beauty of the Beasts,” delves into the world of animal sex — and explains how zookeepers carefully match captive animals to ensure that future generations are healthy and sustainable (read: not inbred). The Denver Zoo is home to the official matchmakers for all African lions and…
Last July, we detailed a plan to privatize the Boulder Turnpike — a deal the Colorado Department of Transportation supports under the theory that it will help finance U.S. 36 improvements much more quickly than if only public funds are used. The folks with Boulder’s Drive SunShine Institute couldn’t disagree…
When police officers are caught on the wrong side of the law, they don’t necessarily behave better than the people they’re accustomed to busting. That’s one takeaway from the arrest of Craig officer Eric Montes, who reportedly responded to law-enforcement contact following a boozy domestic incident by claiming to be…
We’re building up to our annual Best of Denver issue, and we need your help. Click to nominate your faves for Best of Denver 2014 in our readers poll. As you’ll see, the poll includes our most popular categories in food, music, nightlife and more. But which are the toughtest…
Updated: On February 14, we told you about the arrest of six people as part of an alleged child-prostitution ring based in Lakewood, with members accused of luring three underage girls — including one who was just thirteen — with meth and other drugs. At the time of our original…
Update: More information has surfaced about the Sunday hit and run that killed an eleven year old; see our earlier coverage below. We previously knew the identity of the man said to have fatally struck the child and fled the scene: Oswaldo Lopez. But the loved ones of the victim,…
Last week, we told you about a lawsuit filed by Westword and High Times magazine related to the State of Colorado’s rules for recreational marijuana advertising. The complaint called for a preliminary injunction against the regulations. But while a U.S. District Court judge has rejected that request, the case remains…
A lot of Michael Floorwax fans (and a few detractors) responded to our post about the longtime 103.5 The Fox radio personality’s recent, and still largely unexplained, absence from the airwaves. Here’s one of many testimonials about him…
Denver blog posts wait patiently. At our Cafe Society blog, Patricia Calhoun shares the opinion of a reader embarrassed by some Trader Joe’s fans. Colorado Peak Politics on Netflex’s House of Cards trolling legislators to pimp its second season. Denver Egotist with more on CU-Boulder’s “Be Boulder” campaign…
At the Threesome with Mary Jane party at Space Gallery, couples and singles alike got together to celebrate Valentine’s Day with some food, edibles and some live nude body paintings. This BYOC (bring your own cannabis) party was hosted by Edible Events, which helps put on cannabis-friendly events. Photographer Ursula…
A lot has changed at the Ricardo Flores Magon Academy, a local charter school whose stellar test scores belied the tense environment that characterized the school when we wrote about it in November 2011. In March 2012, the founder of the school — and the man who teachers and parents…
Last month, we told you about the police shooting of Blas Leroux, who’d taken a woman hostage at a local 7-Eleven. Now, Denver District Attorney Mitch Morrissey has issued a decision letter that calls the shooting justified even though Leroux was unarmed. See photos, a video, the decision letter and…
The 4/20 rally at Civic Center Park has been a Denver tradition since 1993. But the 2013 edition was cut short after a shooting that remains unsolved. And so, too, does the murder of 4/20 rally founder Ken Gorman, slain seven years ago today. Current rally organizer Miguel Lopez underscores…
Valentine’s Day weekend is supposed to be a time for making love connections. But what about when those connections are missed? Apparently, plenty of that went on, judging by the gusher of posts on Denver Craigslist Missed Connections over the past few days. Fortunately, we’re here to help. Look below…
