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Calhoun: Wake-up Call

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The Art of the Deal: We’ve Got Just the Spot for Donald Trump’s Portrait

By Patricia CalhounApril 16, 2025

Everyone’s a critic!

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Monumental Move: Colorado Legislature Approves Sand Creek Massacre Memorial at Capitol

By Patricia CalhounApril 15, 2025

The monument will stand where the figure of a Civil War soldier was toppled during the 2020 protests.

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Survey Says: A Majority of Colorado Voters Have Visited Casa Bonita

By Patricia CalhounApril 14, 2025

But would they go again?

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Judge: Newsmax Defamed Denver-Based Dominion Voting Systems

By Patricia CalhounApril 10, 2025

Dominion sued Newsmax over its 2020 election-denial reports, and a trial is set for April 28. But will the case make it to a jury?

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Remembering Brian Vogt, a Man Who Cultivated Ideas, Institutions…and Community

By Patricia CalhounMarch 26, 2025

As the CEO of the Denver Botanic Gardens, he grew an aging institution into the most vibrant, accessible spot in the city.

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Medal of Honor Museum Opens Today in Texas: It Could Have Been Here!

By Patricia CalhounMarch 25, 2025

Arlington got a new museum. We got a gravel patch.

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Lauren Boebert Doubles Down on “Pimp Cane” Comment

By Patricia CalhounMarch 12, 2025

No stranger to bad behavior, the CD-4 representative criticized Texas Congressman Al Green for his actions during Donald Trump’s speech last week.

At the Start of Daylight Saving, It’s Time for Another Tequila Sunrise at Lakeview Lounge

At the Start of Daylight Saving, It’s Time for Another Tequila Sunrise at Lakeview Lounge

By Patricia CalhounMarch 9, 2025

Rise and shine! This bar starts serving at 7 a.m.

Mayor Mike Johnston listens to a resident.

Heading for the Hot Seat: Mr. Johnston Goes to Washington

By Patricia CalhounMarch 5, 2025

Fifty inquisitors and not a Highland Mommy in sight during today’s congressional hearing on sanctuary cities.

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Indiana Jones Slept Here: Four Additions to Colorado’s Most Endangered Places List

By Patricia CalhounFebruary 3, 2025

“Every place has a story to tell, and our purpose is to relay those histories to the public and preserve them for future generations.”

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Getting Down to Business: Six More Ideas to Bring Back Downtown

By Patricia CalhounJanuary 29, 2025

Would you adopt a block? Take a Walt Disney Walk?

Remembering Dana Crawford, a True Denver Landmark

Remembering Dana Crawford, a True Denver Landmark

By Patricia CalhounJanuary 24, 2025

“As a preservationist, I have to be optimistic and look on the bright side of everything.”

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Artist Detour Packs a Lot of Meaning Into His New Piece at Denver International Airport

Artist Detour Packs a Lot of Meaning Into His New Piece at Denver International Airport

By Patricia CalhounJanuary 23, 2025

This is the first three-dimensional piece by renowned muralist Thomas Evans.

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Donald Trump Complains About Colorado Elections System. Again.

By Patricia CalhounJanuary 21, 2025

Just before he was sworn in at the U.S. Capitol – the building swarmed by insurrectionists four years ago – the once-and-future president insisted he’d been removed from this state’s primary ballot.

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Cold Won’t Stop This Year’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Marade

By Patricia CalhounJanuary 19, 2025

Community leaders will gather in City Park by Ed Dwight’s statue of MLK, which replaced a more controversial sculpture.

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An Ugly Twist for Lakeside, a Town Inspired by the City Beautiful Movement

By Patricia CalhounJanuary 7, 2025

The police chief and the town clerk, his daughter, were fired this summer; former chief Robert Gordanier just pleaded guilty to two counts.

People to Watch in 2025: Can Bill Mosher Bring Back Downtown?

People to Watch in 2025: Can Bill Mosher Bring Back Downtown?

By Patricia CalhounJanuary 3, 2025

He didn’t need a job. But he wanted to feel like he’d done all he could for Denver.

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NORAD Tracking Santa’s Route Christmas Eve – Stone-Cold Sober

By Patricia CalhounDecember 24, 2024

While St. Nick should have a big bag, his trackers won’t be in the bag.

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A Christmas Miracle! New Ramp From Broadway to Southbound I-25 Now Open

A Christmas Miracle! New Ramp From Broadway to Southbound I-25 Now Open

By Patricia CalhounDecember 23, 2024

After months of snarled traffic, this portion of the I-25 and Broadway Travel and Safety Improvement Project opened without fanfare.

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Donald Trump Name-Checks Colorado on Meet the Press

By Patricia CalhounDecember 9, 2024

“And you’ve seen what they’ve done in Colorado and other places. They’re taking over, they’re literally taking over apartment complexes and doing it with impunity.”

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Rioja at Twenty: Serving Up Two Decades of Memories

By Patricia CalhounNovember 29, 2024

Since opening Rioja in November 2004, Beth Gruitch and Jen Jasinski have changed the way people look at Larimer Square, Denver dining…and female chefs.

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Casa Bonita Entertainment Workers Vote to Unionize

By Patricia CalhounNovember 23, 2024

“We are proud that we stood as a group and said clearly: We want to make Casa Bonita better,” the performers and tech workers announced.

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