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Boom and Bust: Fireworks Sales, Use Restrictions in Colorado
4+ hour, 28+ min ago (474+ words) Denver primary election results: Kiros, Weiser win Dem nominations The skies over Colorado will soon be filled with fireworks displays, both professional and amateur, on'July 4. But are they actually allowed? In Colorado, it is illegal for any non-permitted person to'buy,…...
The best new music releases from Colorado artists in June
21+ hour, 18+ min ago (710+ words) A dozen free things to do in Denver (and beyond) before the Fourth The first full month of summer brought an array of new music by local musicians, including a long-awaited doom album and fresh debuts from up-and-coming indie acts....
Best Bites: 5 restaurant dishes we loved in June
21+ hour, 44+ min ago (684+ words) A dozen free things to do in Denver (and beyond) before the Fourth It was a busy few months sampling more than 50 cheeseburgers for this week's cover story, plus a personal trip to New York for a week. But there…...
A cultural beacon: Morning Star American Indian Village to open at Cheyenne Frontier Days
22+ hour, 8+ min ago (758+ words) A dozen free things to do in Denver (and beyond) before the Fourth That choice is part of the larger story behind Morning Star American Indian Village, which will debut when Cheyenne Frontier Days returns July 17-26 for its 130th anniversary. Located…...
'Taking back our party': Melat Kiros reinvigorates Denver Democrats
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (244+ words) Taking back our party: Melat Kiros reinvigorates Denver Democrats Westword Taking back our party: Melat Kiros reinvigorates Denver Democrats "Party" is a generous term for most election watch parties, which are often dull events attended only by the most dedicated…...
Colorado parolee Tina Peters appears in D. C. for White House victory lap
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (493+ words) A dozen free things to do in Denver (and beyond) before the Fourth Trump marked the occasion with a Truth Social post, with the all-caps "FREE TINA!" he's used to demand her release since she was convicted. Trump credited himself…...
Catch these free concerts in Denver this July
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (469+ words) A dozen free things to do in Denver (and beyond) before the Fourth Everything is too fucking expensive right now, from gas to groceries and, as usual, concert tickets. But there are several worthwhile free concerts in Denver this month,…...
Restaurant Roll Call: Every opening and closing in June
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (188+ words) A dozen free things to do in Denver (and beyond) before the Fourth There's been a lot of doom and gloom in the restaurant scene over the past month, as several Denver staples announced plans to close. Ri No breakfast…...
Denver primary election results: Weiser projected nominee for governor, Kiros widens lead over De Gette
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (265+ words) A dozen free things to do in Denver (and beyond) before the Fourth The results of Colorado's primary election will highlight the direction of both parties as progressive candidates aim to upend longtime Democratic incumbents in Congress and a MAGA-style…...
New Saigon space on Federal Boulevard re-opens as a fresh Vietnamese concept
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (681+ words) It's Election Day: A dozen things to do for free in Denver (and beyond) before the Fourth, including vote! The once-bustling New Saigon Vietnamese restaurant at 640 S. Federal Blvd was a staple on the Denver restaurant scene for close to 40 years…...