Samantha Benavidez, 23; Chelsey Gallegos, 25; and Sean Muniz, 22, died in a single-car crash back in August. So why are Investigators asking for possible witnesses of the crash or the circumstances surrounding it to come forward nearly five months later? They’re not giving specifics — but speculation centers on…
What a difference a few years make. In August 2012, during the campaign for Amendment 64,which legalized limited recreational marijuana sales in Colorado, we refereed a debate between opponents and proponents arguing over a report suggesting that passage of the measure could result in $60 million in new revenue and…
We marked the most recent round of snow to hit the Mile High City with videos from Learn 2 Drive Denver, which is dedicated to rooting out dumbasses on the road. And during a previous storm, we shared the top twenty tweets about bad roads, lack of snow plows and…
Denver blog posts welcome everyone. At Westword Arts, Lauri Lynnxe Murphy offers insights into the apparent disconnect between some Colorado natives and new arrivals. Mile High Report’s Scotty Payne weighs in on Ben Roethlisberger’s injuries; he’s got an AC sprain in his right shoulder plus torn ligaments, but says he’s day-to-day and…
Pastor Dennis Fitzpatrick Jr. isn’t one to make his problems public — but as attacks on Emmaus Lutheran Church and his family escalated, turning the other cheek was no longer an option. In November, he wrote a letter to the community: “To say I’m disappointed regarding my 1 year of…
Interest in Powerball leading up to the next drawing, on Wednesday night, January 13, is reaching frenzied proportions thanks to a jackpot that’s currently being estimated at $1.4 billion — and could go higher. But even as excitement builds, an investigation into a lottery rigging scheme that prompted an indefinite…
During March and April of last year, we told you about a new Denver Police Department program to share information about sexually violent predators on YouTube Since then, the DPD has continued to post new videos about offenders known as SVPs, under the theory that more people can be reached…
Amid the controversy stirred by President Barack Obama’s executive action on gun control yesterday — an announcement that is likely to further fuel already booming Colorado gun sales — comes a story that either illustrates why there are too many firearms in too many places or proves that well-intentioned legislation can’t…
In July, we told you about the bizarre story of Paul Patton, a detective with the Colorado Springs Police Department. And while we didn’t originally designate him as our Schmuck of the Week, the honor is a perfect fit. Patton was arrested on suspicion of charges that included attempting to…
This morning in Winnetka, Illinois, a funeral mass will be held for Patrick Wetzel. The 21-year-old Wetzel was a senior at the University of Colorado Boulder majoring in political science. But during the holiday break, as he was on the cusp of starting a promising post-collegiate life, he and three…
As you know, public marijuana smoking is illegal in Colorado under Amendment 64, which legalized limited recreational pot sales in the state. And cannabis fans who’ve gotten around the ban through the use of vape pens will find it increasingly difficult to do so. Greenwood Village is just the latest…
We recently posted about a survey that showed Denver was among the twelve best U.S. cities to find a job. Rent wasn’t the topic of the piece. However, the subject was raised by one our commenters, as is often the case. According to him, living here is great — but…
Denver blog posts definitely aren’t drags — unless we’re talking about the good kind. At Westword Arts, Keith Garcia highlights the thirteen freshest faces of Denver drag in 2016. Colorado Peak Politics wonders if the state’s wildlife commission is up to no good with its wolf-reintroduction proposal. Roundball Mining Company’s Charlie…
Booze and cigars are synonymous with wedding celebrations, so why not pot? That’s what the coordinators of the Cannabis Wedding Expo are asking as they prepare to show you how to legally infuse ganja into your reception this Sunday at Point Gallery. Couples, business owners and anyone else over the…
Last week, we told you about the tragic murder of Christa Benton by her longtime boyfriend, David Fallon, who took his own life after killing her. We also noted that Benton had documented abuse at Fallon’s hands on her Facebook page during the hours that led up to the tragedy. Now,…
In photos from a now-deleted page on StarNow, a website for people interested in acting and modeling, Tyrus Vanmatre looks more like a member of One Direction than a potential killer. But he’s now been sentenced to life in prison for allegedly attempting to kill a friend with a machete…
The Denver Broncos didn’t play during this weekend’s opening round of the NFL playoffs, having earned a number one seed and a first-round bye after Peyton Manning led the team to a comeback win over the San Diego Chargers. But Broncos’ fans had a major rooting interest in the outcome of…
Back in July 2014, when we first shared the list of the DEA Denver branch’s most wanted fugitives, there were so many of them — 51 in total — that we had to split the roster in half and publish a second post. The agency has apparently been very busy…
History Colorado has been making some history of its own over the past six months, with a complete reconfiguration of the board to make it leaner and meaner (at least when it comes to financial matters), buyouts and layoffs of staffers, and the departure of many of the organization’s top managers, including state…
Each year, the excitement and joy associated with Colorado skiing is tempered by sadness over deaths that take place on the slopes. Witness the outpouring of grief over the death of Logan Salviano, a 25-year-old who died skiing at Vail last week. Salviano appears to be the first person to…
We recently wrote about the falling value of marijuana in Mexico, which is being attributed to the liberalization of cannabis policies in the United States — and especially in Colorado. As a result, some farmers are reportedly shifting resources away from pot and toward poppies, as a result of the…
The National Western Stock Show parade moseyed down 17th Street yesterday, and Mayor Michael Hancock was in the lead, waving to the crowds. He had reason to smile: In November, voters approve plans to extend Denver’s lodging tax indefinitely, assigning it to the new National Western Center that will not…
