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Loretta Barela Murder Prompts Lawsuit Over 911 Botch

In May, we told you about the guilty verdict against Christopher Perea for the murder of his wife, Loretta Barela. We also noted the botched 911 response that marred the case -- one that foreshadowed the April killing of Kristine Kirk, who was on the phone with an operator when...
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Roan Plateau Compromise Hailed as “The Colorado Way”

Six years after the drill-baby-drill crusaders of the Bush administration targeted one of Colorado's most ecologically unique places for widespread energy leases, a surprisingly reasonable compromise has been hammered out over the fate of the Roan Plateau. The deal is being praised by state and federal officials as well as...
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The Toppings War: Qdoba Versus Chipotle

Qdoba recently announced that its restaurants would no longer be charging for add-on items like guacamole, fajita vegetables and queso -- both the three-cheese queso and the queso diablo. The new, simplified pricing structure features two price points based on the protein order: one for vegetables, ground beef and chicken,...
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Reader: It’s Time to End the Nightmare That Is Legal Dope

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...
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Interview: Dr. Dog Explains How It Stays Scrappy

Dr. Dog rolls into Denver to play the Ogden Theater on Thursday, February 19 in the thick of a three-month tour that began January 9 with "4x4," an eight-show Brooklyn and Manhattan run. The energetic and soulful Philadelphia indie-rock stalwart, whose best tunes juxtapose the Beatles and the Band, is...
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Motomaki Is the New Big Roller in Boulder

The Nacho Tuna Maki at new Boulder fast-casual Japanese eatery Motomaki is almost as big as a Chipotle burrito (and even comes wrapped in foil); it has the word "nacho" in the name, which generally indicates good things to come; and it seems somehow healthy and audacious at the same...
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Photos: Bubbling Up at the Fermentation Festival & Market

Most people think beer when they hear the word fermentation, but many other food products are the result of bacterial action: kombucha, kimchi, yogurt, cheese and even some preserved meats. But at a festival celebrating all things fermented, alcoholic beverages are going to take center stage -- nobody wants to...
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100 Favorite Dishes: Sesame Balls at Vinh Xuong Bakery

No. 60: Sesame Balls at Vinh Xuong Bakery 2370 West Alameda Avenue 303-922-0999 The Vinh Xuong Bakery in the Alameda Square shopping center sits in sharp contrast to its parent on Federal Boulevard. While the older store is cluttered and close, the newer version is bright and airy. Comfortable chairs...
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Why Every Tinyamp Tape Is Truly One of a Kind

House venues are unofficial by nature. There are no real rules at a house show other than to respect each other and the space. There are no tickets, only donations. There's no promotion, no bar, no third-party marketing team. What is created right then and there at each show is...
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The 31 Best Colorado Albums of 2014

So active and vibrant are the musicians of Colorado that we could never truly compile a list of the year's best releases. There were simply too many, from big-label full-lengths by exports like Tennis to obscure demo tapes by nascent punk bands. Taken as a whole, the musical output of...
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Cornstarch Takes a Turn in the Spotlight at Argyll, the Noshery

Food is every bit as trendy as the clothes we wear. In the '80s, sundried tomatoes were fashionable. These days, menus are accented with guanciale, kombucha and pickled everything, from onions to chard stems. One ingredient that's stayed away from the spotlight? Cornstarch. But that could change. See also: Behind...
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Gildar Gallery

Adam Gildar opened Gildar Gallery with an eye to supporting local artists who are not yet at the level for large exhibits in more prominent galleries. The result is some of the most exciting, ground-breaking exhibits in town – with opening parties that are legendary.
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Douglas County Schools Sued Over Religious Fundraisers

In recent years, the Douglas County School District has stirred controversy over a perceived rightward shift led by its conservative school board. Now, the American Humanist Association is suing the district, the school board and other individuals for allowing what the AHA characterizes as religious fundraisers at individual institutions, thereby...
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For 2015, Resolve to Smoke Pot Like an Adult!

Adults of America (those 21 and older, anyway) have been able to legally consume cannabis in our fair state for twelve months: What had been a pipe dream is now a beautiful reality. Beautiful, that is, until you've walked out those dispensary doors after paying through the nose for a...