Who among us hasn’t fantasized about kneeing a cop in the groin? Well, a lot of people, probably. Make that hopefully. But for those who have wondered would it would be like to drive your patella straight into the man zone of a boy in blue, the story of Christina…
In the world of Internet shorthand, “OMG” is a benign expression of surprise. But to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), the initials stand for “Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs.” And a report entitled “OMGs and the Military 2014,” on view below, argues that such groups are actively recruiting current…
Two years ago on this date, writer Wax Jones explained that 710 “has quickly become the new stoner holiday for the highly concentrated,” since flipping the number upside-down spells “OIL.” Today, laying things out in this way is unnecessary, as evidenced by the fact that Jones’s post, “Ten Ways to…
The video onetime Coloradan Nathaniel Scheiern posted on his Facebook page circa May 4 comes with an all-caps warning/message: “GRAPHIC FOOTAGE. ADULTS ONLY. LESSONS WITH LIFE’S TESTS MAKES EASY A`s! The clip appears to be an ISIS terror video — and we’re not sharing it here because invective is followed by scenes…
Maybe it’s my age or inner circle, but whenever friends visit me in Denver, a brewery or dispensary is the first place they want to check out. Luckily, in RiNo — in almost every neighborhood, actually — you can find both. So after an early round of day drinking one…
In a recent post, we spotlighted the five presidential candidates who received the worst marijuana grades from StopTheDrugWar.org. The organization bestowed marks on hopefuls from both the Democratic and Republican parties. And while the performance of some Dems was mediocre or worse from the authors’ perspective, the five that wound…
Denver blog posts understand that ramen noodles are tasty little death traps. At our Food & Drink blog, our writers select the ten most promising new Denver restaurants of 2015 — so far. Colorado Peak Politics has a bone or thirty to pick with the language of the Jeffco School…
Last month, we previewed the Limited Social Marijuana Consumption Initiative, a proposal that “gives private businesses the ability to allow adult marijuana consumption in areas that are only accessible to people 21 and older, as long as it’s not viewable to the public,” according to proponent Mason Tvert. Then, last…
Things change quickly in Denver. Anyone who’s lived here for more than a few weeks has already figured that out — probably while they were throwing an umbrella, some sunscreen, a sweatshirt and a swimsuit into their backpack for the weekend. And longtime residents and natives, well, they can barely…
Right now, the biggest story in Denver involves the sad death of a 23-month-old toddler. Javion Johnson is portrayed by family and friends as an adorable, friendly and lovable child. But the boy died yesterday morning…
Earlier this week, we told you about the tragic death of Amanda Peterson, a Greeley native best known for her role alongside Patrick Dempsey in the 1987 teen-movie favorite Can’t Buy Me Love. She was only 43 years old. Thus far, the results of an autopsy have yet to be…
One of the hottest topics in the Denver area these days is high rent prices. As evidence, we note that a recent post featuring eight reasons why Denver-area rents are so high has been among our most viewed in recent months. But now, a new analysis from California-based RealtyTrac suggests that renting…
Unfortunately, road rage incidents aren’t exactly rare in these parts. But the one involving Boulder’s Gary Strand is unique in our experience. That’s because his arrest on suspicion of felony menacing involves him allegedly hurling a pecan pie. No, we’re not making this up. According to 7News, the incident took place…
Last month, we highlighted Estately data that showed Colorado has the second-fewest couch potatoes of any state in the country, trailing only Hawaii. But according to the folks at Find the Best.com, there are still quite a few Coloradans who aren’t working up a sweat during their leisure time —…
Dear Stoner: What is the best way to store pot when not using it for a while? Is it best to put it in the refrigerator, the freezer, or neither? Gary Dear Gary: Depending on your definition of “a while,” there are a few ways to store your cannabis. The…
A recent Comment of the Day found a dispensary worker expressing frustration with tourists who wave their cannabis cock around — meaning folks who think they’re marijuana experts when they actually have a lot to learn. The post received a big response, with plenty of readers who work in the industry…
Denver blog posts try to put their best face forward. At our Arts blog, Michael Paglia shares his picks for the ten worst 21st century buildings in downtown Denver, including One Lincoln Park. Big Media’s Jason Salzman chides the media for ignoring the “citizen-action workshops” at the recent Western Conservative…
In a move that could have resounding consequences for corrections practices and the for-profit prison industry in particular, a Denver federal judge has refused to dismiss a lawsuit filed by nine federal immigrant detainees, who allege that a private prison contractor forced them to perform maintenance and cleaning jobs for…
The FBI has already identified 109 victims of Lucas Chansler, who’s been convicted in regard to what the feds describe as “an extortion scheme to produce child pornography.” But they think there are more. A lot more. According to court testimony, Chansler targeted 350 minors in 26 states, three Canadian…
The battle over public education policy in Jeffco is getting uglier. An effort is underway to recall three school board members: Ken Witt, John Newkirk and Julie Williams, otherwise known as “WNW.” As explained in our recent cover story, “Class Warfare,” Witt, Newkirk and Williams ran for the board as a…
In May, we told you about the arrest of Kyle Moore in Greeley after a police chase that got underway after Officer Jobe Costa fired a shot at Moore’s vehicle. A followup report featured commentary from Moore’s mother, Renee, who was highly critical of the police response in the case — including…
We’ve written a number of times over the years about onetime Denver police officer Abbe Dorn. The part-time model, who once appeared on the TV program American Gladiator, was the target of a police brutality lawsuit — and while she was later cleared in that case, she subsequently was investigated for…
