The Book Club: “Us Fools,” “Bonhoeffer” and more short reviews from readers

The Denver Post (Books) 1/19 1:00A The Know

Editor’s note: The opinions of the smart, well-read women in my Denver book club mean a lot, and often determine what the rest of us choose to pile onto our bedside tables. So we asked them, and all...

Letters: Right the wrong of wolf reintroduction and support the ballot measure

The Denver Post (Pets) 1/18 12:01A DP Opinion

Let s right the wrong of wolf reintroduction Re: Historic wolf releases face a barrage of challenges , Jan. 14 news story Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commissioners and wolf reintroduction activists seem a bit overconfident about defeating a...

Asking Eric: Vegan housemate constantly criticizes friend’s food choices

The Dever Post (Lifestyles) 1/17 11:30P R. Eric Thomas

Dear Eric: I took a job in DC at the behest of my close friend, who also invited me to live with her. She said she was retiring and moving back to her Midwest hometown. She offered to rent her townhouse to me for a really reduced rate while she s...

Opinion: Apparently, lawyers should be used to solve every dispute in Colorado

The Dever Post (Opinion) 1/17 7:24A Mark Hillman

Everywhere we turn, there’s an ad for a lawyer – on television, streaming services, radio, podcasts, public transportation and, of course, billboards. Not so long ago, the legal profession observed a self-imposed ban on advertising by law firms,...

Saving Duck Lake: City Park combats bird poop, dead trees and algae to craft “birder’s paradise”

The Dever Post (Lifestyles) 1/17 1:00A John Wenzel

A new wave of upgrades at City Park s Duck Lake is reinvigorating the oft-troubled, 5-acre site, including water filtration to fight rampant summer algae, new nesting structures to combat the bird...

Seeds, tools, bikes: You can borrow more than books at Colorado public libraries

The Denver Post (Books) 1/17 1:00A Mindy Sink

Browsing through the stacks for the latest bestseller or a treasured tome will always be the main reason to visit a public library, but there are some newer reasons, too. Some public libraries have...

Seeds, tools, bikes. You can borrow more than books at Colorado public libraries

The Denver Post (Entertainment) 1/17 1:00A Mindy Sink

Browsing through the stacks for the latest bestseller or a treasured tome will always be the main reason to visit a public library, but there are some newer reasons, too. Some public libraries have...

Asking Eric: Mother resentful after daughter moves back in with ex

The Dever Post (Lifestyles) 1/16 11:30P R. Eric Thomas

Dear Eric: I ve always had a close relationship with my mom and, for much of my adult life, I didn t really have a life of my own away from her. In the last few years, I entered into my first serious relationship. We moved in together and had an...

10 must-see Denver concerts in 2025, from Billy Strings to Tyler, the Creator

The Denver Post (Entertainment) 1/16 1:00A John Wenzel

It s too early to say which concerts will define Denver s 2025 music scene , but one thing s certain: country music is having another huge moment. Last year seemed to be the plaything of Taylor Swift...

What to do this week: Snow sculptures, cowboy poetry and more

The Denver Post (Entertainment) 1/16 1:00A John Wenzel

The world s best snow sculptures Monday-Jan. 29. See snow artists at the free International Snow Sculpture Championships  in Breckenridge . The 34th event brings the best snow-sculpting teams from...

Who makes the best IPA in Colorado? New, homegrown beer competition will soon find out

The Denver Post (Entertainment) 1/15 8:32A Tiney Ricciardi

States like Texas , Minnesota and North Carolina host annual beer competitions that celebrate the best pours from local breweries. Given Colorado’s reputation as the “state of craft beer,” brewers here believe a similar contest is warranted to...

One Colorado adventure for each month of the year

The Denver Post (Travel) 1/15 1:00A Mindy Sink

Each month in Colorado, and every season, offers a chance to experience something that is definitively of this place. Sometimes this means a local festival or annual event, but often it’s just...

Jefferson Park brewpub owner replacing Crepes ‘n Crepes in Congress Park

The Dever Post (Lifestyles) 1/15 1:00A Matthew Geiger

Kent Dawson is planting roots in Congress Park with a new restaurant. The 51-year-old is opening Briar Patch at 1222 Madison St. It’ll serve beer exclusively from Briar Common Brewery + Eatery , the Jefferson Park brewpub he’s run with his...

What is skijoring like in Colorado? “The most fun you can have with your pants on.”

The Denver Post (Entertainment) 1/15 1:00A Tiney Ricciardi

Richard Weber III proudly comes from a long line of Western Slope ranchers, and on a recent bluebird day with subfreezing temperatures, he looked the part. Standing amidst a crowd at the Ouray County...

Letters: When money is tight, we still find a way to care for our pets and others

The Denver Post (Pets) 1/14 11:55P DP Opinion

Consider pet adoption for joy and love Re: Thousands of shelter animals left in limbo , Jan. 4 news story I read your article with interest because my wife and I are both animal caretakers. In the last 20 years we have adopted three tuxedo cats,...