Alligator that starred in ‘Happy Gilmore’ dies of old age in Colorado

The Denver Post (Pets) 5/15 4:00A Thomas Peipert

This photo provided by Colorado Gators shows Matt Jordan, employee at Colorado Gators, as he pulls the tail of Morris the alligator, an alligator that appeared in numerous TV shows and films over...

5 cool new places to go glamping in Colorado this summer

The Denver Post (Travel) 5/15 2:00A Brittany Anas

Enchanted by the notion of falling asleep under the stars with a fresh mountain breeze, but not so jazzed on setting up a tent, digging a hole when nature calls or sacrificing creature comforts like...

Things to do: Sun Valley Night Market returns, gay pride at A-Basin

The Denver Post (Entertainment) 5/15 2:00A John Wenzel, Jonathan Shikes

Grin and beer it Friday-Sunday. Fifteen years ago, there were fewer than 10 breweries in Denver, all of which packaged their beer and sold it in stores or served food like a restaurant. That s when...

Valor Christian isn’t the only Colorado high school lost to ‘gladiator culture’ (Editorial)

The Dever Post (Editorials) 5/15 1:15A The Denver Post Editorial Board

Valor Christian’s former head football coach is the canary in the coal mine for Colorado high school sports. Bret McGatlin, pushed out after 32 months with a winning record, issued a strong statement read to concerned parents at a February...

Asking Eric: Husband has extreme reaction to wife’s affection

The Dever Post (Lifestyles) 5/15 12:30A R. Eric Thomas

Dear Eric: My husband and I have worked hard to create consistent communication in our relationship that has lasted 10 years. We have both struggled to get to a good place, which we thought we had achieved. Then a month ago, my son was home from...

Brewery owner opens retro-themed dive bar on Colfax

The Dever Post (Lifestyles) 5/14 2:00A Jonathan Shikes

Colfax Avenue has inspired a lot of stories over the years, so much so that what’s real and what isn’t sometimes blend into one another. Chris Marchio is aiming for that feeling with the Circular...

Your ultimate guide to more than 80 summer festivals in Colorado

The Denver Post (Travel) 5/14 2:00A Sarah Kuta

Every summer, communities across Colorado come together to celebrate food, music, dance, art, culture, and heritage. It might sound Pollyannaish, but this year especially, these annual gatherings can...

Colorado whiskey named “America’s greatest” at international spirits competition

The Dever Post (Lifestyles) 5/14 2:00A Tiney Ricciardi

A Colorado whiskey was crowned America’s best at an international spirits competition, beating out hundreds of other liquors for the title. Talnua Distillery in Arvada was awarded the top whiskey accolade from the American Distilling Institute’s...

Rockies fire the wrong people after a record-breaking year in futility (Letters)

The Dever Post (Letters to the Editor) 5/14 1:01A DP Opinion

Once again, the Rockies are making the wrong personnel decisions Re: Bud Black fired , May 12 news story When Bryce Harper called the Rockies a “loser organization” two years ago, he hit it on the head. With one-quarter of the season over, they...

Asking Eric: Stepdaughter suddenly turns on stepmother

The Dever Post (Lifestyles) 5/14 12:30A R. Eric Thomas

Dear Eric: My husband and I met three years ago and recently celebrated our second wedding anniversary. My grown stepdaughter (27) seemed to like me during the first year after I moved into her dad’s house. But she soon changed from being a...

Longtime Denver pizza parlor set to reopen after 18-month closure

The Dever Post (Lifestyles) 5/13 2:00A Colin Wrenn

It’s just a few more weeks until famed West Highland pizza parlor Pizza Alley will once again open its doors. Since it closed in December 2023, the restaurant, at 3499 W. 32nd Ave., has been sorely...

Camp at a Colorado hop farm this summer, and enjoy beers onsite

The Denver Post (Travel) 5/13 2:00A Tiney Ricciardi

A hop farm on the Western Slope will open its doors to the public soon, giving people an up-close-and-personal chance to see how this crucial ingredient is grown and to taste it at the source. For eight years, Billy Goat Hop Farm has operated a...

Asking Eric: Mother still paying rent for child’s ex

The Dever Post (Lifestyles) 5/13 12:30A R. Eric Thomas

Dear Eric: I had a relationship with a man for eight years, during a turbulent time in my life. We broke up five years ago. He has cut all contact with me. However, he still talks to my mother. She pays his rent, bought him a new car that was the...

Snowboarder-turned-foodie nominated for James Beard award for Colorado episode of YouTube series

The Dever Post (Lifestyles) 5/12 2:00A Tiney Ricciardi

Colorado is undoubtedly a mecca for outdoor adventure. But as former pro snowboarder Josh Rosen has learned, the state is also a “utopia” for food, thanks to its agricultural heritage and continued stewardship of natural resources. Rosen is the...

Bumped off: As caviar prices rise, will its mainstream appeal drop?

The Dever Post (Lifestyles) 5/12 2:00A Miguel Otárola

What was supposed to be a period of popularity for caviar in the U.S. is now a moment of restraint as American tariffs on Chinese goods raise prices for the fish eggs preferred by chefs and their...