It’s been a year since we last shared a Texts From Last Night collection from the 720 area code. And during that time, a lot of weird stuff has gone down. Along with plenty of over-sharing — which is just fine by us. Continue to experience our photo-illustrated picks for…
In recent years, Nebraska law enforcers such as Deuel County, Nebraska Sheriff Adam Hayward have grumbled about the increase in marijuana-related arrests in their jurisdictions after Colorado’s legalization of limited recreational cannabis sales in January 2014 and the resultant strain on resources owing to the rising costs of stopping pot from crossing into the…
Our post about former Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow’s forthcoming book, Shaken — the title refers to how he felt about his departure from Denver, among other things — continues to spark a reaction. So, too, did a note that a petition calling for the Broncos to give Tebow another shot at QB has…
In case you missed it…. At Westword Arts, Teague Bohlen names seven things that make Cherry Creek residents very, very mad. Denver Infill’s Ryan Dravitz shares the latest update on the central downtown 1144 Fifteenth project. Colorado Pols: “Because What This Election Needs Is MORE Reality TV!”…
As we’ve reported, Denver Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib won’t be joining the rest of the team today during their meeting with President Barack Obama at the White House — a celebration of the squad’s Super Bowl 50 win. Why not? Because Talib is recovering from being shot at a Dallas…
We recently altered our monthly mugshot roundup to provide more information about the context and details of each offense — and to put the focus on the most disturbing Colorado crimes we covered during the previous four weeks or so. And in May, there were all too many incidents that…
Each year, we talk about how much we love the Denver Chalk Art Festival. But for 2016’s version, which happened on June 4 and 5, we took a look at the fest from a different angle. Typically, we visit on Sundays — the second of the annual two-day event in…
We recently wrote about comments made by Colorado Springs Mayor John Suthers. He maintains that dozens upon dozens of homes in the area are being used as illegal marijuana grows, often by illegal immigrants from Cuba — and he promises that a crackdown marked by hundreds of arrests will be…
In case you missed it…. At Westword Food & Drink, Amy Thomson tells you about seven boozy run clubs for fans of fitness and drinking. Denver Egotist offers a look at the Colorado Department of Transportation’s latest drugged driving campaign. Big Media’s Jason Salzman on the latest developments in the controversy…
Last year, NerdWallet’s list of the ten best U.S. cities for tech jobs featured one community in Colorado — that being Boulder. This year, Homes.com conducted a similar study for its New Tech City Index 2016, and once again, Boulder made the grade. But another Colorado city did, too —…
Just a few months ago, Durango-born Blue Angels pilot Jeff Kuss got a chance to meet John Elway prior to thrilling the crowd with a flyover prior to a big Denver Broncos win at the Super Bowl. Now, Elway is saluting Kuss, who died in a crash during a practice…
We all know that housing costs in Denver have been high in recent years. And the same situation can be found in plenty of other Colorado communities. But there are still relative bargains available in these parts, particularly for folks who are willing to venture away from the largest cities…
It’s taken months, but Julie Huff, 30, has finally been formally charged in the child abuse death of two-year-old Tobi Joan Doyle in Montrose. Adding to the pain caused by this delay: Reports of possible abuse warning signs that were either missed or misunderstood in the weeks before the child’s February death…
We all have a story. But some of them are better than others. Leslie Cacy’s tale was a great one, as you’ll see — which only makes it sadder that it ended so prematurely. As we’ve reported, Cacy — born Leslie Padilla — was working as a conductor on the…
Our Teague Bohlen recently put together a list of eight ways to survive the TSA at Denver International Airport. Many of his tips involved passengers making changes in their own routines in order to speed the process along. But plenty of readers still had negative things to say about the…
In case you missed it…. At Westword Arts, we share Ken Hamblin’s photos documenting Crème de Luxe bringing new and old burlesque to Denver. Colorado Pols using a beating-a-dead-horse GIF to illustrate the latest challenges facing GOP senate candidate Jon Keyser. At Purple Row, Matt Gross discusses options about how the Colorado…
Earlier this year, we told you about the disappearance of Ryder Johnson, a twenty-year-old employee at the Eldora ski area. Months later, Johnson, whose city of residence is listed as Lafayette, remains missing. Now, a boot containing human remains has been found at the resort. Thus far, there’s been no…
Did an off-duty police officer’s case of road rage result in a homicide? That’s the working theory in regard to a fatal crash in Weld County. Authorities have arrested Blair Jackson, a 48-year-old police officer for the community of Ault, on suspicion of second-degree homicide and reckless driving resulting in…
Denver is usually thought to be one of the more liberal communities in Colorado. But one area of the city in particular turns out to be a hotbed of love for presumptive Republican Party presidential nominee Donald Trump. The source of the information is the Wall Street Journal, which compiled…
Potholes: No street in Colorado is immune from them — and around this time each year, their numbers seem to grow at the same pace as the frustration of drivers and property owners. So credit Colorado Springs’ Bryan Ford with doing something about them. After the city allegedly failed to…
An open letter to angry Colorado natives from a transplant who thinks they sound dumb generated a big response from readers. Some homegrown folks weren’t happy with the author’s take. But there was plenty of agreement from others who weren’t born in Colorado, but who (to quote a popular bumper sticker)…
In case you missed it…. At Westword Music, Tom Murphy shares his picks for the eight strangest lineups at Red Rocks for Summer 2016. Denver Infill’s Ken Schroeppel sketches out a new River North project: DriveTrain. At Mile High Mamas, Chris Sekirnjak shares his top five playgrounds in metro Denver…
