The May 10 column by Rocky Mountain News editor/publisher/president John Temple focused largely on a speech he gave to graduates of the University of Colorado Boulder’s School of Journalism and Mass Communications. But in the midst of anecdotes and observances about the address, he casually mentioned that RedBlueAmerica.com, a project…
As media outlets everywhere are increasing their new-media presence, KHOW radio, at 630 AM, revisits the old school via a direct mail magazine that’s scheduled to start arriving at metro-area addresses on May 14. The cover boy on the mag’s inaugural issue is Tom Martino, who’s been down this road…
At the rise of a gently rolling hill in the Alleghenies on the road from Washington, D.C. to West Virginia, someone is building an arc. The skeletal wooden outline of a massive ship catches the sun as it dips below the horizon and reminds all passersby that the flood is…
View larger image Puerto Rico Total Number of Delegates: 63 Pledged: 55 Unpledged: 8 How to Recognize a Puerto Rico Delegate: Puerto Rico probably should have dumped America a long time ago, but like all sexy long-distance relationships, there have been “benefits” for both parties. Not that it has been…
With our Wild West tradition, it’s not surprising that horses play such a big role in the public art around here, an interest that underscores our worldwide image long ago established by old Hollywood Westerns. But surprisingly, this local taste for art about horses is not limited to historic pieces…
All too often, the passing of a radio veteran goes unremarked upon by stations where the personality previously worked. So give KOA credit for tipping its hat to the cranky yet widely beloved Gus Mircos, who died on May 11 at age seventy. Reporter Jerry Bell, who’s been with the…
Summer is almost here and Spring is in full bloom. And what better way to celebrate this time of rebirth and renewal than with the gathering of retooled hearses that each, in their day, hauled countless dead folks to their graves and crematoriums? This weekend saw Hearse Con 2008, an…
Slide show by Aaron Thackeray It’s truly inspiring to see a group of people so (seemingly) obsessed with death living their lives more fully than your average couch potato. The ambition and dedication it takes to restore, recraft and maintain these classic deathmobiles is remarkable. Here are some scenes from…
The May 12 edition of the Channel 9 morning news show dealt with the naked truth in more ways than one. As anchor Gary Shapiro reported about a May 11 photo shoot at an Austrian soccer stadium featuring approximately 1,800 individuals posing nude, control-room personnel rolled footage illustrating his words…
Once upon a time, cineastes had to look long and hard, and expend tremendous amounts of energy, in order to see obscure films. But thanks to the home video revolution and the rise of Internet shopping, intriguing flicks from moviedom’s past are readily available — even those that seem to…
The fact that the Denver District Attorney’s Office actually filed aggravated assault charges and arrested Denver Police Officer Chuck Porter on May 8 shows how serious the allegations against him are. The incident on April 18, which occurred in the lower Highland neighborhood near Chubbies on 38th Avenue, sent sixteen-year-old…
The process of researching virtually every article produces far more material than can possibly fit into the finished piece — and a lot of the leftovers are every bit as interesting as the stuff that makes the final cut. That was certainly the case for the May 8 Message column,…
It’s a classic, and occasionally overused TV news trick: the secret-camera Gotchya! But in the case of beer-guzzling Fourth Judicial District D.A. John Newsome – who was videotaped by KOAA in Colorado Springs drinking 134 ounces of the sudsy stuff over a five-hour period – the reporting was both newsworthy…
Have you been injured in an auto accident? If so, call attorney Frank Azar, “The Strong Arm.” He’s been fighting insurance companies in Colorado for years and he’ll get you a $25,000 settlement. Then, you can turn around and sue Frank Azar (profiled by Westword in 2002) for half of…
Let the dialogue continue! Christine Marie Davis has already posted a response to Michael Paglia’s “Ridiculous Dialog: City” blog. But she expanded on that response in a letter that we’re posting here — in the spirit of a true and open Dialog dialogue:…
The Rocky Mountain News is hardly the only news organization saving a few bucks by pushing staffers to tackle tasks outside their area of specialty — the topic of a May 6 More Messages blog. On May 8, viewers who tuned in Channel 4’s morning show saw traffic expert Lynn…
Bite Me, Jason Sheehan, May 1 Fowl Bawl Whenever I pick up Westword, I start off with the Letters section just to see if anyone is complaining about Jason Sheehan. About half the time, someone is, and it’s always amusing. I myself like Jason, as he is a decent writer…
Ingrid Newkirk, the president of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, must not fly very often. Last month the head of the militant animal-rights group sent a letter to Frontier Airlines CEO Sean Menke, suggesting that if he wanted to help the company fight its way back from bankruptcy,…
I was scrolling through my DVR listings last week, dutifully recording Top Chef and Escape to Chimp Eden — yes, I know I could do a series recording and save time, but I hate series recording, because your box always picks up every episode aired, and just like that, 40…
The 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China, are producing huge headlines three months before the opening ceremonies, slated for August 8, and the extravaganza will undoubtedly stir tremendous local interest. After all, the United States Olympic Complex is based in Colorado Springs, and many of the athletes who will compete…
Four Guardian Angels meet in the 1400 block of Ogden Street at dusk for their weekly march up and around Colfax Avenue, where they patrol the streets and alleys, looking to deter gang activity and other crimes — and to search for new recruits. Three wear the recognizable Angels uniform:…
Boy, you got me good. Woke up the other morning, looked out the back window and noticed something funny. The yard was bigger. Wait, it wasn’t bigger, there was just less stuff in it. The patio table was gone, along with the patio chairs. Oh, the gas grill was missing,…
