Last October, we told you about the arrest of Floyd Sandoval for the murder of John Goggin in Edgewater. At the time, investigators were keeping their theories about motive to themselves. But at trial, prosecutors said Sandoval and a cohort killed Goggin over five pounds of pot. Now, Sandoval has…
It was all over the news when Aurora decided to allow recreational dispensaries within city limits — but October 1, the date when those dispensaries could theoretically open doors, came and went without a puff of smoke. So what’s the status with these 21 new recreational dispensaries? Here’s what we…
About six weeks ago, the Facebook page of W.O.L.F. Sanctuary was hacked with NSFW images just as the nonprofit was in the midst of an important fundraising campaign. Now, the organization is filing for bankruptcy. But its executive director says the move has been in the works for a while,…
Once upon a time, TV anchors would reject any attempt to portray them as sexy, seeing such a designation as undermining the seriousness of their profession. But it’s the 21st century, bitches, and 7News is actively campaigning on behalf of its staffers to triumph in a People search to find…
In the wake of well-publicized troubles involving multiple Denver police officers, the city’s Department of Safety has been making a very public display of disciplining cops for behavior deemed over-the-line. Latest example: Ricardo Damian, an officer who’s served more than two decades with the DPD, has been suspended for using…
What the hell’s going on with teen kidnappings that cross state lines and have Colorado connections? Last month, there was the case of Jillian Burgos, a fourteen-year-old from Maryland who was found in Colorado with alleged kidnapper Timothy Wind. Now, a sixteen-year-old has been rescued in Phoenix after police say…
Dear Stoner: I’ve got crews coming in to work on things like my plumbing and some minor remodeling in the coming weeks (as well as a regular pest-control guy). I’ve been hiding my pot from the pest guy, but should I really care about putting away my pot and pipes…
“Past Imperfect,” Patricia Calhoun, October 2 A Textbook Case Thank you, Patricia Calhoun, for your “textbook case” in why it is important to remember history. I grew up in Colorado, and I did not hear about the Sand Creek Massacre until a few years ago. I’m afraid if the Jefferson…
This may be one of the most important conclusions in a review of Aurora’s response to the July 2012 theater shooting: “No one died who could have been saved.” However, the report does point out that several aspects of the police, fire, paramedic and public information response were problematic or…
Colorado edibles manufacturer TinctureBelle made news this past summer — not for the potency of its products, but because of the remarkable resemblance of the small-time pot company’s packaging to that of mega-international giant Hershey’s. It was so similar, in fact, that Hershey’s filed suit in federal court. The questionable…
Our interview with NORML executive director Allen St. Pierre about Governor John Hickenlooper saying Colorado voter’s were reckless when they legalized marijuana generated lots of vitriol aimed at Hick. But this reader apparently feels the guv’s choice of words could have been a lot stronger. See also: NORML Head Rips…
Denver blog posts are all about learning. At our Show and Tell blog, Bree Davies shares her views on why men should teach themselves about feminism. Colorado Peak Politics accuses progressives of pretending that the parenthood amendment has a chance in hell of passing as a way of bashing conservative…
Smart and self-assured, with jet-black hair and the faintest of goatees, Shihan Qu is the reigning king of magnet balls. His ascension to the throne wasn’t so much the result of hard-won battles against other magnet magnates as it was the outcome of a process of elimination. While other companies…
Did you know that Colorado is suffering from a terrible marijuana shortage? Neither did we — but if it ever happens, the folks at NYHETER24 have created a “public-service announcement” dubbed Colorado #SaveTheWeed that should help you get through it. The hashtags that will help remind the kind community to…
Earlier this year, we told you about the prosecution of a man accused of trying to hire a hitman while behind bars at the Arapahoe County Detention Center. Now, there’s another case in which an inmate is facing similar charges. He’s Scot Coper, and law enforcers believe his intended target…
The Colorado Rockies are a bad joke of a Major League Baseball franchise, yet owner Dick Monfort has been extremely slow to make changes — maybe because of all the money he’s raking in from the new Coors Field party deck. But this morning brings news that general manager Dan…
There are no shortage of reasons to move to Denver, as posts like this one demonstrate. But for the most part, the suggestions floated by HotPads.com are at least a little bit unusual, blending many of the Mile High City’s cultural and economic qualities with the beautiful location in which…
Update below: What initially seemed like a huge publicity score has turned into a challenge for Olivia Mannix and Jennifer DeFalco, founders of the marijuana PR firm Cannabrand. A quote attributed to Mannix that reads in part, “We’re weeding out the stoners” caused a backlash that led to a client…
Update below: The Colorado Avalanche season is gearing up after a resurgence under coach Patrick Roy — but Adrian Dater, who covers the beat for the Denver Post, won’t be doing so until later this month. He’s been suspended for two weeks without pay for sending a tweet that included…
Dixie Elixirs and Edibles is one of the biggest names in the Colorado edibles business, with a new facility and a new line of low-dose products. What’s next for the company? Dixie Elixirs marketing director Lindsay Jacobsen offers the scoop in the video clickable here. See also: Videos: See Campaign…
Our post about the Jefferson County School Board’s decision to approve a controversial history curriculum committee despite vocal public outcry inspired readers with a wide variety of viewpoints to weigh in on the move. This one uses a vivid phrase to make her point. See also: Jeffco School Board OKs…
Denver blog posts are more treat than trick. At our Cafe Society blog, Jenn Wohletz highlights five of the best — and worst — new Halooween treats for 2014, including this “trifecta of terror” that you should give out “to all the neighborhood kids you would rather beat with a…
