This Sunday thousands of ganja enthusiasts will gather in Denver’s Civic Center for what has become an annual rite of spring, the embrace of cannabis culture at 4:20 on 4/20. But this weekend also marks the peculiar collision of several more somber anniversaries, commemorating some of the worst days this…
USA Today and its 10Best blog surveyed readers to determine the best cycling cities in the country. Now the results are out, and it’s no surprise that Colorado landed two places in the top ten — but unexpectedly, Boulder, which was among the twenty finalists from which participants could choose,…
Big Al’s Burgers and Dogs has an attribute unique in Fort Collins and, probably, on planet Earth — a series of paintings that pay tribute to characters from the iconic ’80s/’90s sitcom Full House. So you can imagine the heartbreak when someone stole the portrait depicting Joey Gladstone, portrayed by…
Update: During our last update about the tragic murder of Kristine Kirk (see our previous coverage below), we shared a probable-cause statement that made no mention of marijuana use by Richard Kirk, Kristine’s husband, who’s accused of killing her, despite multiple reports from law-enforcement sources to that effect. Now, however,…
This dispensary has closed. As I said a few weeks ago, if you’re going to open your doors to the public, I’m not going to be concerned with how much time you’ve had to iron out the kinks. The bud is grown at that point, and there’s no changing what’s…
In a recent Comment of the Day, one reader argued that not all hit-and-runs are the driver’s fault. These assertions unleashed a slew of interesting stories, including this highly unusual hit-and-run tale…
Denver blog posts have multiple personalities. At our Cafe Society blog, Patricia Calhoun shares the comment of a reader saddened by the closure of Oshima Ramen, whose owner is described as “Soup Nazi meets Mr. Miyagi.” Denver Stiffs’ latest podcast debates which Denver Nuggets will stay and who will go…
Last week, we introduced you to the teachers behind a lawsuit against Denver Public Schools. The teachers claim that DPS is using a provision of the state’s landmark 2010 teacher-effectiveness law to get rid of good teachers — which they say isn’t the law’s intention. Furthermore, the teacher-plaintiffs claim that…
Update below: The online profile of Justin Jay Hatfield suggests that he’s among the unlikeliest kidnapping-and-sex assault suspects ever. Most of the recent posts on his Facebook page highlight paintings by Vincent Van Gogh and a YouTube video shows him singing opera. Yet the Colorado Springs Police Department has named…
“Shining Cities,” a new report from Environment Colorado, compiles an incredible amount of data about solar power, including a ranking of the top ten solar cities in the United States. Yes, Denver made the list — barely. But while this accomplishment might seem worthy of praise, Environment Colorado energy associate…
Today brings word that Kirk Montgomery is leaving 9News, where he’s worked since 2001. And while he’s landed on his feet, albeit in a smaller market, the decision of 9News not to offer him a contract is indicative of an ongoing trend in the economically challenged TV-news business that threatens…
Should 3.2 beer be banned in Washington Park? Two weeks ago, Denver City Councilman Chris Nevitt suggested the city try banning beer in Wash Park for six months in order to combat drunken behavior; he sent that request to Laurie Dannemiller, director of the Denver Department of Parks and Recreation…
Most of us tend to hear about major crimes in Denver. But what about the lower-profile offenses, such as robberies, burglaries and assaults? A website called RAIDS Online tracks them in a number of Colorado cities, including Denver — and there are plenty of them. We looked at the quadrant…
There’ll be a lot of pressure on Denver police officers working this weekend’s annual 4/20 event at Civic Center Park. Organizers have been asked to discourage public smoking even though lighting up at 4:20 p.m. on April 20 is arguably the gathering’s most sacred tradition — and security concerns are…
Update: Yesterday morning, we wrote about the decision not to immediately cite Denver Police Department Detective Michael Ryan after Lakewood police officers found him in a compromising position with a prostitute; see our previous coverage below. Toward day’s end, Ryan did indeed receive a summons for the incident. Why the…
“Game Time,” Off Limits, April 10 Going to Pot The sun is out and the weather is gorgeous, so therefore my neighborhood smells like 4/20. Can’t wait to see how bad it will be in a few days. I’m writing to thank you for telling me about isthereafuckingrockiesgame.com. That is…
Dear Stoner: It’s our first 4/20 in Denver. Give us some tips.Mountain Mark Dear Mark: While the organizers of the two-day 4/20 rally are asking people not to light up at the event in order to comply with the city’s request, the reality is that people have been lighting up…
This week, Westword looks back at one of the darkest episodes in Colorado history: the Ludlow Massacre, a shooting war between striking coal miners and state troops that had a profound impact on the state’s politics and the American labor movement and still resonates a century later. Find our detailed…
It’s been three-and-a-half months since the start of recreational cannabis sales in Colorado, but recent stats show that medical marijuana sales still far outpace recreational sales — even with a patient base of fewer than 114,000 people. Retail sales tax collected in the state in February for retail cannabis sales…
Denver blog posts aren’t eclipsed by anything. At our Show & Tell blog, Bree Davies offers an amateur’s guide to astrology, tinctures and worshipping celestial bodies. Colorado Pols wonders whether it’s possible for a politician who’s not from metro Denver to win a statewide race. Mile High Hockey’s Cole D…
Our post about liquor sales being allowed at a building at Civic Center Park during this weekend’s 4/20 event amid restrictions against public pot smoking got a lot of people talking. Included among them was a reader who referenced a guilty plea in the DUI death of marijuana advocate Jenny…
Earlier this month, we noted that Denver had made the latest cut of cities being considered to host the 2016 Republican National Convention — and today, GOP advisers are reportedly in town to scout the city. Where should they visit to get a sense of the Mile High City beyond…
