Just a week after a SWAT team standoff in Greenwood Village that resulted in the destruction of a home where a suspect had taken refuge, more officers in military gear were deployed to deal with a man who refused to cooperate with authorities. And for part of the crisis, he…
As you know, this year’s 4/20 celebration was a huge event, with a gathering at Civic Center Park co-starring rapper Rick Ross drawing thousands and other festivities taking place throughout Denver and Colorado. About three months from now, will you be ready for a do-over? It could happen thanks to legislation…
Our post about New Jersey Governor and likely Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie’s vow to crack down on Colorado marijuana laws probably didn’t prompt many of our readers to offer him campaign contributions. The comments the item received were overwhelmingly negative. And we’re not just talking about the one that nominated…
Denver blog posts like to travel in style. Our Arts blog showcases Brandon Marshall’s photos highlighting Hearse Girls and Chariots of the Dead at HearseCon’s Decay and Shine Hearse Show. Warning: Some of photographer Brandon Marshall’s images are NSFW. Colorado Pols has the skinny on Bill Clinton and Bono doing…
The image above depicts the 2600 block of Monaghan Road in Watkins. As you can see, the area is wide open and desolate. It’s also where the body of Antonio Alvarado Ruiz was discovered. He was murdered. At around 6:22 p.m. on June 3, according to the Aurora Police Department, officers…
Last December, we told you about the arrests of Alysia Lombard and Mario Hollerway after their three-year-old daughter was hospitalized, vomited and then tested positive for THC. Now, the couple has been sentenced, with probation being the main, but not the only, punishment. Continue for additional photos, video and a look…
In our look inside the decision not to criminally charge the officers who killed Jessie Hernandez, seventeen, while she was behind the wheel of a stolen car this past January, we noted that Denver’s Independent Monitor had questioned the Denver Police Department policy allowing cops to shoot into moving vehicles…
Last year, we shared favorites from the Colorado Springs Memes Facebook page — one of the funniest and most active memes pages we’ve found. Since then, the Springs memers have kept busy, as you can see by the examples of their work we’ve collected below. Their latest obsessions include potholes, rain…
At this writing, more than seventeen hours have passed since police engaged a man wanted for shoplifting at a Greenwood Village-area Walmart store. In and of itself, stealing merchandise from a box store doesn’t sound like the crime of the century. But the incident has escalated into a standoff that…
As we’ve reported, many of the Republican hopefuls who have either declared for the 2016 presidential contest or are expected to do so — including Jeb Bush — have taken semi-moderate positions in regard to Colorado’s legalization of limited recreational marijuana sales. The approach of Bush, senators Rand Paul and…
Patricia Calhoun recently wrote about the fight over the Bosler House. The circa 1875 mansion has been battered by the elements, subjected to fines and targeted by a foreclosure action. As for the owner, he asked for permission to destroy it way back in 2010, pleading economic hardship. The Bosler’s…
Denver blog posts haven’t forgotten the fire. At our Music blog, Adam Perry reviews U2 live at the Pepsi Center — and argues that the group hasn’t written great music or lyrics for decades. The Colorado Independent: “Another white cop brutalizing black youth.” Denver Infill’s Ken Schroeppel offers a second update…
It was among the most shocking incidents of 2013, involving murder in broad daylight, shotgunned feet and an alleged attempt to cause an explosion. The terror only ended after the suspect, Daniel Abeyta, was shot by cops who’d responded to the scene — and whose actions were deemed justified. Nearly…
Back in January, seventeen-year-old Jessie Hernandez was killed by police while she was behind the wheel of a stolen car. The incident spawned protests against alleged excessive force, a petition calling for a federal investigation and scrutiny from Denver’s Independent Monitor, who raised questions about Denver police policy in regard to shooting…
The Denver Chalk Art Festival is one of our favorite local events — a great way to kick off the summer that just happens to be free. This year’s gathering in Larimer Square was no exception — although the artists had to face some Mother Nature-related adversity. On Saturday, intermittent…
Last week, we told you about the late Wednesday, June 3 murder of Bill Connole, 65, near a Loveland street corner. We also noted that investigators were looking at the possibility that it was linked to the death of Windsor’s John Jacoby and the highway shooting of Cori Romero, both…
A recent Ask a Stoner column asked whether childproof bags are always needed at dispensaries. As always, there were a variety of opinions on this question. Some folks felt such bags are a sensible safety measure, while others believe they’re unnecessary if parents with small children take proper precautions. Count the…
Denver blog posts are ready to get wet and wild. At our Arts blog, Bree Davies lists her picks for the ten best swimming spots in Colorado. Coyote Gulch’s snowpack news: “We’re melting out now.” Mile High Mamas: “SuperMom’s Cape Is Stained (or the Truth About Motherhood).” Send your story…
When Governor John Hickenlooper vetoed legislation pertaining to the elimination of red-light traffic cameras and photo-radar traffic enforcement, he did so knowing that plenty of people supported the measures and have been fighting for their passage for years. That’s clear from his statement about the vetoes and the letters he…
No memo. We are offering buyouts to a select group of employees: those over 55 with 10 years or more of service are eligible. 10 to 19 years get 2 weeks for every year plus 4 additional weeks and six months of Cobra in a lump sum payment. Those with…
Colorado communities are regularly listed among the most fit in the United States. And this year is no exception. In “State of Well-Being,” subtitled “2014 Obesity Rankings,” Gallup and Healthways crunched the numbers for the 100 most populous U.S. cities Which explains why Boulder didn’t make the cut. However, the…
If it had been a good day for the Denver Broncos, the lead story about the team yesterday would have been Von Miller’s revelation that he’s often been fined for farting at meetings. It wasn’t a good day for the Denver Broncos. That’s because TMZ featured a report about John Bowlen…
