Elevated Voices
5:20 pm, Feb 16, 2013
Get Involved: Heart Healthy Colorado
Valentine’s Day shines a spotlight on all things heart-shaped and red, but do we forget to also pay attention to the health of our blood-pumping cardiovascular machines? Maybe so, and that's unfortunate, because a staggering 600,000 people in the United States die from heart disease each year. Heart disease is the number one killer of both... MORE
12:49 pm, Feb 15, 2013
Opinion: City Council Wasting Time Debating Amendment 64 Opt-Out
This week, the Denver City Council announced that it would at least "consider" opting out of Amendment 64 and not allow retail marijuana businesses within city limits. Although an undetermined number of Colorado communities have announced similar plans, such a move in Denver would likely cripple legalization efforts statewide, and, thus,... MORE
12:20 pm, Feb 15, 2013
Rant & Rave: Shuttle Drivers and Jury Duty
Rant: We’re tired of the FREE MallRide shuttle drivers who leave us hanging. I take the light rail from Mineral to Union Station every weekday with other workers who are commuting to LoDo. When the train pulls up to the station, we all hightail it to the free mall ride, which will take us to (or at least closer to) our offices. That is,... MORE
11:51 am, Feb 15, 2013
Outdoors: Massive Drought Continues
Pathetic snow totals across the state have left snowpack in Colorado’s mountains far below normal levels, the Natural Resources Conservation Service reported this month. Overall, the state’s snowpack is barely 70 percent of normal—and 90 percent of last year—which could significantly affect stream runoff and prolong drought conditions across... MORE
1:20 pm, Feb 14, 2013
Could Boulder's Historic Bandshell Get a New Home?
Boulder’s iconic Glen Huntington Bandshell could be getting a new home as part of the city's civic-area master plan to revitalize a massive swath of land along Boulder Creek. The bandshell, which has been a target for removal in the past, has been a mainstay between 13th and 14th streets on Canyon Boulevard, near the heart of the city, for nearly... MORE
12:20 pm, Feb 14, 2013
Photo of the Week: "Love-in" Bikes
Ryan McCann (left) and Alison Torvick came out early on Valentine's Day to promote BikeDenver's "love in"—a community outreach event to garner support for protected bike lanes on 15th Street. MORE
2:54 pm, Feb 12, 2013
Get Involved: Hope on the Slopes
If all this fresh powder wasn't enough of an excuse, this month, a Washington-based organization will let us ski and board with a purpose: to help fight and cure cancer. Hope on the Slopes (HOTS), Ski & Ride for a Cure was founded by Dave Ludwig in 2003. Ludwig, an active skier was inspired by the popular Relay for Life and... MORE
10:40 am, Feb 12, 2013
Opinion: On God and Marriage
Is it cosmic confluence or merely a coincidence? On Monday, a pair of seemingly unrelated events unfolded that will have a significant impact on the lives of many Coloradans. First, we awoke to the news that Pope Benedict XVI is resigning, the first Vatican leader to step down in almost 600 years. That afternoon, the Colorado Senate approved... MORE
3:00 pm, Feb 11, 2013
Nuggets: Waiting for Superman
The Nuggets are rolling. Yes, they lost yesterday, but it took three overtimes before the suprisingly resililent Celtics vanquished the NBA's hottest team. Last Thursday the Nuggets' rampage reached its peak when they demolished the Chicago Bulls at the Pepsi Center, 128-96. The Nuggets were up 28 heading into the fourth quarter—a difficult feat... MORE
10:45 am, Feb 11, 2013
Real Estate: Look to the Mountains
Pull up just about any news site on the Web or channel surf your way to any TV station spewing content that can even remotely be considered news, and you're likely to stumble across headlines such as "Housing Market Rebounds," or "How Solid is the Housing Market's Recovery?" or "Are High-End Buyers Returning to the Market?" After years of... MORE
11:20 am, Feb 8, 2013
Rant & Rave: Todd Helton's Major Error and Cheap(er) Lunch
Rant: Todd Helton's Major ErrorHow can you not be disappointed in Todd Helton after hearing about his DUI? It's hard not to spit out "What?" or "Huh?" when you hear a respected person make a mind-numbing mistake that could have been evaded with a simple phone call, a taxi, or waiting until Thursday to wash the truck and buy lottery tickets.... MORE
12:00 pm, Feb 7, 2013
Photo of the Week: Tapped In
Chris Kirk works the outdoor tank farm at Great Divide Brewing Company's home at 22nd and Arapahoe streets. Read The Ultimate Guide to Craft Brewing in Denver for more must-see breweries in the metro area. MORE
10:15 am, Feb 7, 2013
News: Black Hawk Biking Ban Goes Bye-Bye
In a victory for the state’s cycling community, Black Hawk must open its streets to bicyclists following a Colorado State Supreme Court ruling this week that overturned the gambling town’s nearly three-year biking ban. Black Hawk violated state law when it failed to provide an alternate—and nearby—route through the city that would have allowed... MORE
2:00 pm, Feb 6, 2013
Environment: Create Defensible Space Before Fire Season Strikes
On the heels of a memorably destructive fire season last year, the Colorado State Forest Service is telling Front Range landowners now’s the time to prepare for another massive wildfire. Folks who live in the wildland-urban interface—that is, in grasslands, shrublands, foothills, or mountains—need to make defensible-space plans around their homes... MORE
10:30 am, Feb 6, 2013
Opinion: Let's Address Our Parking Issues Before It's Too Late
Driving around Uptown and Capitol Hill a few Saturday nights ago, I couldn't help but think about parking. Namely, about how there isn't any. These two neighborhoods have long been among Denver's toughest places to find a spot, but lately it sure seems like it's been harder than ever.Such is the price of our city's ascension. For the past... MORE