In January, we published a post based on this question: Will candidates’ positions on pot be a big 2016 presidential campaign issue? At the time, Jeb Bush, widely considered to be the front-runner for the Republican nomination, was seen among the hopefuls taking the toughest anti-pot-legalization stance. Now, however, he…
Denver blog posts are always looking for bargains. At our Arts blog, Noah Reynolds writes about ten of the dumbest things you can buy on the Internet, including this hitch-mounted stripper pole. Mile High Report’s Bronco Mike breaks down some of the salary-cap benefits the Broncos should reap by franchise-tagging…
The last twenty seconds of Patricia Arquette’s acceptance speech at the Academy Awards ignited a national conversation about gender equality in the workplace. But many women in Colorado’s pot rush are creating their own. Cannabis industry members can’t help noticing the growing presence of groups such as the Marijuana Business…
Like most military veterans, Wayne Littrell is accustomed to the foot-dragging, the red tape, the hurry-up-and-wait mentality involved in dealing with the government. He’s aware of the news reports concerning the scandalous delays and neglect that thousands of vets have endured when seeking medical care and other benefits from the…
Last year, we posted about Patricia Lucero, who was bloodied by Denver cops in a case for which the Office of the Independent Monitor recommended discipline. However, the Manager of Safety’s Office disagreed, and the officers involved weren’t punished for excessive force. Instead, one was reprimanded for her use of nunchakus without…
The death of Leonard Nimoy at age 83 is resonating with generations of fans who loved Spock, the character he played on the Star Trek television series and numerous big-screen adventures. But Nimoy wasn’t only an actor. He also wrote poetry, publishing five books with Blue Mountain Arts, a Boulder-based company…
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Last month, Leah Montgomery was pushing her eighteen-month-old toddler in a stroller as she took a walk with the adorable boy’s grandmother. An instant later, a tragic accident would shatter this bucolic scene. A teenage driver struck Leah, and while she survived the crash, she was badly injured, and has…
The gang known as Gallant Knights Insane has been operating in the Denver area for years. Now, three brothers — Jimmy, Michael and Timmy Valanzuela — who are thought to have been founding members of the organization have been indicted by a Jefferson County grand jury, along with three alleged associates: Tanya…
Headlines of reports by news agencies such as Huffington Post and Yahoo! scream that Colorado sold 17.5 tons of retail marijuana in 2014. Sounds like a lot, and it is — even if that total was actually dwarfed by the amount of medical marijuana peddled in the state over that span:…
A contested seat on the Adams 12 Five Star school board should be declared vacant, the Colorado Supreme Court has ruled. Since the candidate who won the most votes is ineligible to serve, it’s as if no one won the election, the high court decided. The school board will now…
Denver blog posts have refined tastes. At our Food & Restaurant blog, Jenn Wohletz reveals the five things foodies wish everyone else knew. Colorado Peak Politics: “Rest in Peace, Spock…As Soon as Jared Polis Stops Tweeting About You.” At Denver Urbanism, Maggie Lyons offers a “Doors Open Denver Preview: Balfour…
Given our recent run of snowy weather, it’s no surprise that our post featuring ten things winter-driving virgins should know before hitting snowy roads went viral again. Along with suggestions, the latest batch of readers responding to the item had some strong comments about those who are unprepared. This reader…
There are a variety of cannabis-related events going on in Denver this week for all interests. Academics, industry professionals and those just looking for some green entertainment can all find something to do in this week’s cannabis calendar. Clover Leaf University will begin hosting a three-day conference and executive breakfast…
For the second time in 2015, a Colorado fighter has come up short in a high-profile national bout. First, it was Denver boxer Mike Alvarado, who fell to Brandon Rios shortly after being busted on a gun charge. Now, it’s Broomfield-native Cat Zingano, who lost to mixed-martial-arts superstar Ronda Rousey…
In recent years, Colorado has been something of a purple state — a blend of Republican red and Democratic blue. But there are certainly some notable Republican strongholds that stand out on a national level. A recent study by UCLA professor Chris Tausanovitch and MIT prof Christopher Warshaw includes their ranking…
In a recent profile of Shahid King Bolsen, the New York Times branded the Boulder native as “the unlikely apostle for a distinctive blend of anti-globalization sloganeering and Islamist politics that is fueling a new wave of violence against businesses across the country.” Since the piece’s publication, Bolsen has repeatedly rejected…
Kelly Mae Myers was reported missing in the Grand Junction area in late December. At first, law enforcers didn’t classify her case as a crime because evidence suggested she may have left of her own free will — and because she was eighteen, such a choice was perfectly within her…
This month marks the tenth year since the great god of Gonzo, Dr. Hunter S. Thompson, departed this mortal earth for the great gig in the sky. Although he was a native of Kentucky, Thompson chose to call Colorado home and famously lived near Aspen beginning in the early 1960s…
Our post about the decision by a prosecutor not to charge police officers for the killing of Michael Rodriguez in Greeley last month, we noted that there have been four fatal officer-involved shootings in Weld County over the past eight months. In many quarters, these incidents are considered to be controversial…
Denver blogs know a bargain when they see one. At our Arts blog, Bree Davies lists Denver’s ten best vintage, thrift and resale stores. Colorado Pols shares loony video of Dr. Chaps lamenting the death of his bills to the tune of the Beatles’ “Yesterday.” South Stands Denver’s Colin Daniels…
Dear Mexican: As I’ve been doing a lot more business in the city of Santa Ana (one of the most Mexican cities in the U.S.), I’ve realized that a shitload of Mexicans are the Fox News-type conservative, yacking out the same kind of shit you hear at a Glenn Beck…
