Crow and Balderson: Let’s launch a $368 million grant program to empower innovators

The Dever Post (Opinion) 5/17 8:24A Jason Crow, Troy Balderson

Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, hundreds of thousands of small businesses have been forced to permanently close their doors. These businesses, beloved by their communities, are also the lifeblood of our economy. Study after study has...

Editorial: Doug Lamborn’s embarrassing lapses in judgment

The Dever Post (Opinion) 5/17 7:10A The Denver Post Editorial Board

Congressman Doug Lamborn should be in trouble. But there have been many times that he should have been in trouble before and yet has eked out many tough primary victories in Colorado’s safely Republican 5th Congressional District. We hope this...

Editorial: Doug Lamborn’s embarrassing lapses in judgment

The Dever Post (Editorials) 5/17 7:10A The Denver Post Editorial Board

Congressman Doug Lamborn should be in trouble. But there have been many times that he should have been in trouble before and yet has eked out many tough primary victories in Colorado’s safely Republican 5th Congressional District. We hope this...

McMillin: Want a home in Colorado’s mountains? Best prepare for wildfires and floods.

The Dever Post (Opinion) 5/17 5:32A Sue McMillin

It’s time for those who live in Colorado to stop fooling themselves about the risks and impacts of wildfire. Clearing brush around a house if it is in or anywhere near the wildland-urban interface...

Yes, broadcaster Marv Albert retiring after NBA East finals

The Denver Post (Television) 5/17 4:12A The Associated Press

NEW YORK Marv Albert is retiring after the NBA’s Eastern Conference finals, ending a broadcasting career spanning nearly 60 years. Albert will call the series for TNT. He has been with Turner Sports for 22 years, 19 as an NBA play-by-play...

Denver’s “animal playgrounds” offer wild times for youngsters

The Denver Post (Entertainment) 5/17 3:00A John Wenzel, The Know

Editor’s note: This is part of The Know’s new series, Staff Favorites. Each week, we will offer our opinions on the best that Colorado has to offer for dining, shopping, entertainment, outdoor activities and more. (We’ll also let you in on some...

Ask Amy: New moms are left lonely when family won’t fly

The Dever Post (Lifestyles) 5/17 12:30A Amy Dickinson

Dear Amy: I am a new mom with two 1-year-old babies. My wife and I love being moms, but I am pretty heartsick that due to the pandemic, none of my family members have met our fast-growing babies in person. For the first year, I took this in...

Groups call for reintroduction of jaguars in U.S. Southwest

The Denver Post (Pets) 5/16 1:00P Susan Montoya Bryan

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. Environmental groups and scientists with two universities want U.S. wildlife managers to consider reintroducing jaguars to the American Southwest. In a recently published paper, they say habitat destruction, highways and...

As the world reopens to travel, how do you plan a trip and where should you go?

The Denver Post (Travel) 5/16 4:48A The Know

With more than 47% of Coloradans at least halfway to full vaccination, and countries around the world starting to announce reopening plans, the dream of traveling this summer is finally starting to...

Ask Amy: I’m an alcoholic and if I don’t stop, my husband will leave me

The Dever Post (Lifestyles) 5/16 12:30A Amy Dickinson

Dear Amy: I’m an alcoholic. Three years ago, my husband gave me an ultimatum: Either get sober, or I will divorce you. I got sober and it lasted almost six months. Since then, I’ve been drinking but I’ve hid it very well. He has no idea I’ve...

Dead & Company schedules two Colorado shows in October at Fiddler’s Green

The Denver Post (Entertainment) 5/15 6:52A Kieran Nicholson

Dead & Company will boogie at Fiddler s Green Amphitheater this fall with two shows, back to back, in October. Related Articles Jay-Z, Foo Fighters and Go-Go’s in Rock Hall on first try Denver’s Underground Music Showcase plans late-summer 2021...

Dead & Company schedules two Colorado shows in October at Fiddler’s Green

The Denver Post (Music) 5/15 6:52A Kieran Nicholson

Dead & Company will boogie at Fiddler s Green Amphitheater this fall with two shows, back to back, in October. Related Articles Jay-Z, Foo Fighters and Go-Go’s in Rock Hall on first try Denver’s Underground Music Showcase plans late-summer 2021...

DeGette: Leaders must create housing for the homeless, starting now

The Dever Post (Opinion) 5/15 2:00A Diana DeGette

Colorado is really good at a lot of things. For years, our state’s economy has been consistently ranked among the best in the nation, our cities are often lauded as the best places to live, and our public lands are second to none. One of the...

Ask Amy: “Lunch Ladies” serve extra portions of kindness

The Dever Post (Lifestyles) 5/15 12:30A Amy Dickinson

Dear Amy: In a recent question from “Upset and Embarrassed,” the writer noted that fellow nurses bullied her, calling her a “lunch lady.” I wanted to share a story about lunch ladies, who should be respected and lifted up for feeding our children...

Denver’s “All-Star Summer” to feature mask-free, larger capacity concerts, and lots of them

The Denver Post (Entertainment) 5/14 1:01P The Know

Denver civic and cultural leaders on Friday revealed a raft of new shows and the loosening of restrictions at some of the city’s best-known arts and music venues. Mask-free concerts, dozens of free outdoor performances and other programming will...