View Larger Map Yesterday, the Denver Police Department released preliminary information about a homicide at 1232 West 46th Avenue, a locale captured in the graphic above (if you have problems seeing the image, click “View Larger Map”). Today, the Denver Coroner’s Office has identified the victim: Stephen Ramirez, 24. Read…
The Congress for the New Urbanism is holding its annual conference in Denver June 10-14, complete with bus tours of our most well-known new urbanist enclaves. But how do you judge walkable, neighborhood-based developments? Is it by the diversity (or lack thereof) of their residents, the number of parks nearby,…
Swallow Hill’s Shady Grove Picnic Series at Four Mile Historic Park is surely one of those hidden gems of summer: It’s laid-back and easy, cheap for families and full of great music and musicians, most of them also hidden gems and many of them locals. Opportunity knocks, people: Danny Barnes,…
Last week, Governor Bill Ritter signed a bill authorizing the creation — re-creation, actually — of the Colorado Office of Film, Television and Media. Such an operation is desperately needed, as witnessed by the dearth of big-time productions that shoot in these parts. Indeed, Imagine That, an Eddie Murphy effort…
How to describe the voice of Colorado-based Barron Christian, who has a small part in Imagine That, an Eddie Murphy movie shot partly in Denver that opens on Friday? It’s a deep baritone delivered warmly and confidently — and there’s a cadence to his vowels that gives his sentences incredible…
Don’t let the recession put an end to your plan for a summer R.V. excursion. Instead of paying for several tanks of gas and countless campground fees, you can stay right here in Denver and vacation in the neighborhood that best suits your interests. A staycation in the Stapleton neighborhood…
Yes, it’s true. Elway is gone. In fact, he’s been gone for two weeks, but very few people in Colorado knew anything about it. The Elway in question was a fourteen-year-old golden retriever who worked for the San Francisco Police Department — and he was apparently as good at his…
The Congress for the New Urbanism is holding its annual conference in Denver June 10-14, complete with bus tours of our most well-known new urbanist enclaves. But how do you judge walkable, neighborhood-based developments? Is it by the diversity (or lack thereof) of their residents, the number of parks nearby,…
The Denver Post piece about the University of Denver’s hiring of Princeton lacrosse coach Bill Tierney was modest; it lacked a byline and ran just a little over 200 words. But Tierney’s relocation to Colorado is a huge deal in lacrosse circles, as witnessed by the coverage given the move…
The Congress for the New Urbanism is holding its annual conference in Denver June 10-14, complete with bus tours of our most well-known new urbanist enclaves. But how do you judge walkable, neighborhood-based developments? Is it by the diversity (or lack thereof) of their residents, the number of parks nearby,…
In May, we wrote about local auto pitchman “Dealin’ Doug” Moreland’s nasty dispute with Erik Osborn, the developer of über-fancy, über-troubled residential tower called One Lincoln Park. Osborn is currently awaiting trial on charges that he funneled money from his many construction projects to pay for his lavish Polo Club…
When the Rocky Mountain News was put up for sale last December, speculation immediately turned to potential buyers — and the first name on everyone’s lips was Phil Anschutz. After all, the publicity shy gazillionaire is Denver-based and had already demonstrated an interest in newspapering via his investment in assorted…
Among Governor Bill Ritter’s latest politically dubious moves was his decision to create a new chief operating officer gig, with a salary of $146,000, to oversee federal stimulus money. That’s red meat for the GOP, and House leader Mike May chomped into it like a starving Rottweiler, declaring in a…
Last week, former Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy caused a stir in NFL circles when he questioned the maturity level of QB Jay Cutler, who the Broncos shipped to the Chicago Bears to end one of the most ridiculous off-season dramas ever. Now, another Hall of Fame coach, Mike Ditka,…
Governor Bill Ritter’s continued success at turning friends into foes has caused even some supporters to doubt his political aptitude — but no one questions Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper’s talents in this area. Today’s front-page story in the Denver Post, about his disinterest in offering Ritter a primary challenge, showcases…
May we see some I.D.? Today in Cafe Society: • Vesta Dipping Grill gets happy with its Colorado cocktails. • Feast tonight at Feast on the Fax. • Zanzibar Billiards gets ready to break on Larimer. • A sign of the times at La Loma. • Pizzaman survives on The…
No, it’s not a mirage. What you’re seeing really is a small, grassy island on the west side of Washington Park’s Smith Lake. Installed earlier today, the man-made floating isle is part of pilot program that the Colorado Division of Wildlife and Denver Parks and Recreation hopes will help restore…
We thought we’d said our last goodbye of the Ski Train as it pulled out of Denver for the final time last month. But it looks like some hardcore rail lovers are chasing the famous orange Denver Rio Grande & Western Ski Train through Illinois as it heads to its…
Our cruise through the Colorogosphere. Send tips. How to protect gays from hate-crime violence? Make sure they’re strapped. With guns. (Colorado Independent) Watch for flying skeletons: State wants to open RTD’s closet doors. (Face the State) Polis, DeGette get together on clean-water legislation. (Square State)…
Back again with three more great Twits to follow (sure, that sounds insulting, but Tweeters just sounds stupid) for your burgeoning Twitter feed. And as always, follow us at @denverwestword, @cafewestword and @casciato. TweetDenver: TweetDenver is a Twitter aggregator — they seek out and reTweet others’ cool stuff. In other…
One of the longest running musicals on Broadway, Rent succeeded because it was a true rock opera, based on one of the most beloved classical operas of all time, Puccini’s La Bohème. Fast-forwarded in time to the struggling, AIDS-haunted arts community camped out on New York’s Lower East Side during…
In today’s blog about AM 760 morning-show host Jay Marvin’s continuing health crisis, I note that syndicated columnist David Sirota, who’s been filling in for Marvin on most days, will be gone for several weeks on a trip to China. When he returns, however, he’s not certain if he’ll step…
