Denver blog posts have the scene covered from top to bottom. At our Cafe Society blog, Lauren Monitz lists the ten best bottomless mimosas in Denver. Coyote Gulch: Fountain Creek’s infrastructure “is not just behind, it is decaying.” Denver Frank gives a shout-out to Bree Davies’s undercover visit to Casa…
Three years ago, Colorado’s state prison system kept nearly 10 percent of its population held in solitary confinement, a rate that was about seven times the national average. That excessive use began to change under Department of Corrections executive director Tom Clements, until his 2013 murder by Evan Ebel, an…
How badly did Matthew Hickcox and friends allegedly want meth? Enough to rip a mailbox out of a sidewalk. That’s among the assertions about what prosecutors describe as an identity theft ring — and two members, including Matthew’s brother Robert, remain on the loose at this writing. Photos, details and…
A note to teenagers who think they need to post Every Single Thing on social media: It’s probably not a good idea to share a video of your dad punching someone out — because it could end with him going to jail, and becoming our latest Schmuck of the Week…
Today, Eldora ski area is slated to open for the 2014-2015 season, bringing the total number of resorts to six, including Arapahoe Basin, Loveland, Copper Mountain, Wolf Creek and Winter Park. And Aspen Mountain is scheduled to be number seven tomorrow. To get you stoked, we’ve pulled together highlights from…
It’s been more than a year since we checked in on the most expensive properties for sale in Aspen, and a lot’s changed since then. Of our top five from last year listed on the indispensable GaryFeldman.com website, only one remains on the market, and its price has dropped by…
The murder at Aurora’s Bronco Bar wasn’t the only example of gunfire in the metro area last night. Two people were also shot in Commerce City — and the individuals behind the triggers were Denver police officers. Continue for details about the incident, which flowed from a failed traffic stop…
Like most people, I fondly remember losing my virginity — not that things went perfectly the first time out. The experience was stumbly, fumbly and over in less time than it took to write this sentence. But still, somehow in my mind, it was one of the greatest life moments…
Talk about striking a chord. A recent Comment of the Day in which a reader argued that Denver’s rent prices are so high they’re pushing people into homelessness attracted hundreds upon hundreds of responses, with most of those weighing in sharing their own rent-hike experiences. Here’s a telling example. See…
Denver blog post and nutritious, delicious and kids like them, too. At our Cafe Society blog, Gretchen Kurtz features five Denver restaurants that are good for kids — and the grownups who love them. Colorado Peak Politics on John Hickenlooper rebuking Mark Udall’s campaign strategy. Denver Stiffs’ Dontae Delgado on…
A proposed homeless shelter that will sleep nearly fifty people faces stiff opposition in the Athmar neighborhood. Dubbed the “Solutions Center,” the shelter would provide short-term housing for individuals dealing with mental-health issues and chemical dependency. But residents aren’t happy about its proposed location, which is near a neighborhood park…
What’s among the worst ways to convince a police officer you’re completely innocent of a hit-and-run crash? Trying to punch him in the face after admitting you’re a habitual drunk driver. That’s among the alleged reasons Gonzalez has now been charged with hitting and running in a violent weekend smash-up…
In June, Eleanor Dewey learned about the murder of Zoraida Reyes. For many, Reyes was a statistic, just another name on a growing list of transgender women killed in the United States — at least eleven in 2014. But Dewey remembers Reyes as a friend, a fierce immigrant-rights organizer who…
UPDATE 2: Douglas County Sheriff Tony Spurlock says that he now believes Harold Henthorn may have murdered his first wife. In 1995, Lynn Henthorn died from injuries supposedly sustained when a car fell on her while she was changing the tire. Update 1: Last week, bond was rejected for Harold…
Our Adam Roy recently came upon this sign, which stresses that Genesis Health Wellness Centre “is NOT a marijuana dispensary.” But it sure sounds like one — and plenty of other Colorado businesses do, too. Continue to count down our photo-illustrated list of the top ten Colorado businesses that sound…
Barbara Bowman’s rape allegations against Bill Cosby, which we shared in this space late last month, have led to blizzard of allegations and castigation for the veteran entertainer. The latest to come forward is former supermodel Janice Dickinson, whose story of sex assault echoes one told by Bowman, who was…
The death of Brandon Crawford, fifteen, offers yet another cautionary tale about guns. If the .22 caliber revolver hadn’t been present, reports suggest he’d still be alive. But the fellow fifteen-year-old who allegedly shot him to death told authorities he carried a weapon with him “for protection.” Photos and additional…
“Writing Wrongs,” Patricia Calhoun, November 13 Guilty Vonscience Although I’m not sure whether administrators will appreciate the courage of the University of Denver John Evans Study Committee, I do. Even though the Sand Creek Massacre happened many years ago, you cannot ignore the fact that as territorial governor, Evans created…
Dear Stoner: I know it’s not legal to puff out in front of a restaurant or whatever, but what happens if I get busted smoking weed in public? Is it really that bad?Pete B. Puffin Dear Pete: We don’t think it’s that bad, and we regularly bend the rules ourselves…
Medical marijuana patients paid more than $31.3 million for ganga and ganja-infused product in September, netting the state $908,630 in taxes. Recreational sales were at just over $30.5 million during the same period, which means that MMJ sales outpaced recreational sales that month. In fact, sales of recreational pot dropped…
We recently introduced you to Gordon Klingenschmitt, a newly elected state representative whose critics portray him as a homophobe into exorcisms. Some of the many readers who responded cast aspersions on El Paso County, where Klingenschmitt’s district is located, as well as nearby Colorado Springs, much to the displeasure of…
Denver blog posts maintain a rear guard. At our Show and Tell blog, Bree Davies offers a feminist take on marginalized folks, butts and jokes. Big Media’s Jason Salzman: No, the Denver Post hasn’t declared war on Christmas. Denver PR Blog on how an automated Patriots social media account tweeted…
