Can a suicide attempt be a parole violation? Yes, if the person hoping to kill himself has been ordered to stay away from drugs and he tries to overdose. That’s the accusation against Eric Kinder, 43, whose alleged death wish follows a conviction over a police standoff prompted by a…
Yesterday, the Colorado Springs Gazette argued that birthers could help Barack Obama get re-elected if they continue to dispute the authenticity of the long-form birth certificate released yesterday. But judging by the comments on our post, plenty of people are willing to take that risk in pursuit of what they…
With all the controversy over U.S. Attorney John Walsh’s letter criticizing part of HB 1043, a medical marijuana bill intended to clean up some of last year’s regulations, local members of the MMJ industry are both confused and concerned. No wonder one well-known area gangjapreneur, Brian Cook, prefers doing business…
As we pointed out in our Nuggets-Thunder playoff wrap-up, Danilo Gallinari had his moments during the game. And to what does he credit his success in a new video? Taking “a sheet,” he announces in his prominent Italian accent. But no, it’s not what you’re thinking. The clip turns out…
Yes, the Nuggets’ nail-biting 100-97 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder last night was disappointing. But it seems inappropriate to complain too much. After all, it was a hugely entertaining game almost singlehandedly won by a great player — Kevin Durant — whose performance will become a foundation of his…
At a preliminary hearing yesterday, defense attorneys argued that Kevin McGregor shot University of New Hampshire football player Todd Walker last month in what amounts to a tragic accident. But prosecutors say McGregor killed Walker in a botched robbery attempt — and then immediately afterward bought tacos and cigars…
“Trigger Happy,” Patricia Calhoun, April 14 Location, Location, Location Having lived off of 96th and Indiana (walking distance to Rocky Flats, I say) for twenty years, I am concerned at how the developments are popping up there. Do they have to disclose to buyers that they will be living practically…
Dramatic statements don’t come cheap, but what Denver needs may be less drama. After spending upwards of $40 million in the past few years imagining — make that “visioning” — a great makeover, DIA manager Kim Day has decided the city really can’t afford the “signature” designer bridge proposed by…
Urban grocery shoppers rejoice! In two years, Denver will finally boast a full-service grocery store in the heart of downtown. The mixed-use project, first reported by the DenverInfill blog, will be located at 20th Street and Chestnut Place, two blocks from Union Station, and will be helmed by the Nichols…
Update below: Last month, our feature story “Bug Bedlam!” detailed Denver’s bed bug infestation, supposedly one of the worst in the nation. Tomorrow, the state Senate Health and Human Services Committee will hear a bill to repeal Colorado’s so-called Bedding Act, which requires that used mattresses be sanitized before they’re…
We asked these three Denver blog posts to sit a spell. Denver Stiffs’ Jeffrey Morton thinks Danilo Gallinari is the main reason to believe the Nuggets will extend their playoff series with the Thunder. Keep hope alive. Free Colorado’s Ari Armstrong offers a comment about comments. Take a look at…
After last week’s item about Denver Magazine shutting down, with its key assets purchased by rival 5280, the comments section exploded, with numerous posters accusing Michael Ledwitz, the defunct mag’s CEO, publisher and editor, of ripping off advertisers. It’s a charge that offends Ledwitz, who not only denies stiffing anyone…
“Birth Certificate May Be Fake (Poll):” This headline, on a Colorado Springs Gazette editorial that followed President Barack Obama’s release of a so-called long-form birth certificate meant to prove once and for all that he was born in the United States, certainly implies that the paper’s editorial board questions the…
Ballots for the 2011 General Municipal Election are due on May 3, 2011. With less than a week left to vote and nine candidates running for Denver mayor, voters will need to keep a “cheat sheet” handy. My Speed Candidating profiles cut through the political song-and-dance to find the mayoral…
Earlier today, we shared a letter from U.S. Attorney John Walsh attacking elements of HB 1043, a bill intended to clean up aspects of last year’s medical marijuana legislation. Senator Pat Steadman, who’s co-sponsoring the measure with Representative Tom Massey, confesses to being somewhat mystified by Walsh’s take, which struck…
Update: At 2 p.m. this afternoon, Earl Albert Moore is scheduled to appear in U.S. District Court in Denver to be advised of the charges against him in relation to an attempted bombing at Southwest Plaza mall on the twelfth anniversary of the shootings at nearby Columbine High School. However,…
Local voters are likely to consider at least two 2012 ballot initiatives to legalize marijuana for adult recreational use — one from Legalize2012.com, another via a group featuring SAFER’s Mason Tvert. And these two outfits have very different views judging by a Legalize2012.com response to yesterday’s post about a Women’s…
This past weekend, my twin daughters had planned to visit our neighborhood mall, Southwest Plaza, to shop for prom shoes. But after being locked down at Chatfield High School on April 20, the twelfth anniversary of the shootings at nearby Columbine High School, due to a bombing attempt, allegedly by…
HB 1043, a bill sponsored by Representative Tom Massey and Senator Pat Steadman to clean up last year’s medical marijuana regulations, seemed to be quietly moving toward passage — but no more. A letter from U.S. Attorney John Walsh attacking aspects of the legislation call into question whether the federal…
Stephen Colbert’s just getting around to a story we told you about over three weeks ago — the decision of Lakewood cops to pepper-spray an eight-year-old. But last night, Colbert made up for his tardiness with hilarity during a bit on view below dubbed “A Touch of Peppa” — complete…
Update: The search for Melvin “Catfish” Nelson, wanted for shooting 72-year-old Charlene Clay three times in the face (somehow, she survived), ended at a motel at I-25 and 38th. That’s where Nelson’s body was found. He apparently killed himself…
As we’ve reported in the past, a recent investment report coming out of Colorado pegged the size of the medical marijuana market at $1.7 billion, just under the amount generated annually by Viagra sales. That’s enough moolah to catch the attention of the pharmaceutical companies, which appear to be quietly…
