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Opinion: Rooting for the lesser prairie chicken over the greater oil and gas industry

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 11:40:52 GMT

What I remember most about that dark early morning of crouching on the prairie is the rhythmic sound of pounding. It was so loud I wondered if someone had put a microphone near the skinny legs of the dozen birds dancing on the turf. As the sun rose above the horizon in southeastern New Mexico, the male lesser prairie chickens continued their ritual performance, each hoping to entice a female.They strutted, leaped in the air with feathers spread, and bowed, but the greatest thrill was watching them puff up the garish, red-orange air sacs on either side of their necks.Concealed in a blind, we watched late into the morning that spring of 1999, until the last birds — members of a rapidly vanishing species — flew off.I recalled that wonderful day recently, because in late March, after countless lawsuits and scientific opinions, the lesser prairie chicken in New Mexico, Colorado and eastwards finally got what it so desperately needs — federal protection under the Endangered Sp...

Letters: A primer for Trump supporters on how the U.S. justice system works

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 11:40:52 GMT

Have a little faith in the justice system, pleaseDonald Trump has been indicted and Republicans, predictably, have had a cow.  Apparently, some of them also falsely believe that the justice system is just as rigged and corrupt as the electoral system, which conspiracy theorists claim denied Donald Trump his overwhelming victory in the 2020 election.But the reality is that an indictment is not a conviction and there can be no presumption of Trump’s guilt. Since a criminal charge has been laid, the district attorney in Manhattan must prove “beyond a reasonable doubt” that Trump broke the law. The glory of our legal system is that Trump does not have to prove his innocence. So let Trump have his day in court, where twelve jurors will sit in judgment of the evidence, just like every other person in America indicted for a crime.Guy Wroble, DenverSpare us all from drunken passengersWith regard to airlines’ abusive passengers: Does it not occur to anyone but me that...

What to expect on Election Day in Denver

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 11:40:52 GMT

It’s municipal Election Day in Denver.By 7 p.m. Denverites will have at least a slightly better idea of who will be the city’s next mayor, what the next City Council will look like and if housing and other development will be allowed on the Park Hill golf course property.That doesn’t mean voters will have all the answers tonight. Many races could be too close to call including the mayor’s contest in which 16 candidates are vying to finish in the two top places and make it to a runoff election that would conclude on June 6.As of midday Monday, just 15.6% of ballots sent out in the election had been returned. If turnout is 40% among registered voters, as it was in the city’s last municipal election in 2019, that means Denver election officials will have a lot of ballots to process today.The first batch of unofficial results will be released at 7 p.m., according to the city’s election division. Counting is unlikely to be finished tonight, according t...

New distillery on the block: Plans for a former RiNo salvage yard add to Walnut Street development

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 11:40:52 GMT

A drive down Walnut Street in Denver’s River North Art District shows the neighborhood in a state of flux – popular businesses sit next to properties for lease, while construction teams toil on new sites. One developer plans to add to the district’s new vision by transforming an old salvage yard into a distillery, beer garden and more.On Friday morning, Mike Mathieson, president of Forbes Partnership, walked around the future site of The Yota Yard at 3134 Walnut St., pointing out a 19th-century steel mill that he plans to restore as RiNo Distillery.“This is probably my favorite project,” said Mathieson, who owns other properties in the area. “It’s just very unique.”The RiNo neighborhood sits at a precarious crossroads within the city’s broader discourse about real estate development. On one hand, Denver’s suffering through a housing crisis, with a shortage of affordable living spaces that leave residents burned by rising prices. ...

As evictions spike, Colorado Democrats seek to open courts to virtual participation

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 11:40:52 GMT

As evictions in Colorado spike to pre-pandemic highs, thousands of low-income tenants may soon be able to virtually attend and contest looming evictions under a bill that passed the Colorado House in late March.HB23-1186 would allow tenants to attend court hearings virtually and to respond to property owners’ filings digitally. The measure, which passed the House on a comfortable, party-line vote on March 20, also has provisions governing how to handle a tenant who disconnects from a virtual hearing.The bill would have far-reaching impacts: More than 7,800 residents — 80% of them indigent — would participate in their own eviction cases that they otherwise wouldn’t have, according to a fiscal analysis of the bill using state Judicial Department data. That’s significant, advocates say, because tenants often have no representation in eviction proceedings and typically don’t participate, meaning they lose by default.“If you are facing an evictio...

Gardening hacks: Cookie sheets, orange peels and old mirrors

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 11:40:52 GMT

We’ve barely been able to get outside in our gardens because of cold and snowy weather. Conditions seem to be improving and temperatures are warming up.At last.Here are some of my go-to seasonal garden hacks that you might find helpful as the season begins. I’ve also included one of my favorite upcycle tips for a spot of glitter and shine for your outdoor garden space.Cleaning upUse old socks to protect your arms from scratches when pruning bushes. (Betty Cahill, Special to The Denver Post)While cleaning up the landscape, reaching for debris and blown-in leaves in low-growing shrubs and evergreens can scratch your arms,  even when wearing long sleeve shirts. Sleeve guard products are available to purchase in stores and online, but why not use what you have on hand? I take old tube socks and cut off the toe end, then place the rest of the sock over my hands and up the forearms. Tuck the end inside garden gloves and voila — instant sock sleeves. They will provide additional prot...

Jam band Lotus to play benefit concerts in Denver honoring percussionist Chuck Morris

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 11:40:52 GMT

Jam band Lotus postponed its April tour dates following the news that percussionist Chuck Morris and his son Charley had gone missing on a kayak trip in Arkansas. However, the band will play two benefit shows in Denver this month to celebrate Chuck and Charley, as well as raise money for the Morris family during this trying time.Related ArticlesEntertainment | Record Store Day returns; here are some jazz albums to look out for Entertainment | The Mile High Stash podcast forces Denver musicians to face the apocalypse Entertainment | Local nonalcoholic beer and wine is coming to Ball Arena Entertainment | Lotus jam band drummer Chuck Morris and son feared dead as divers search Arkansas lake Entertainment | Happy birthday, Colfax! Plus MCA Denver’s Cinema Azteca and more things to do this week in Denver Both concerts, slated for April 21 and 22 at The Fillmore Auditorium, will feature guest musicians ...

Teen injured in South L.A. shooting

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 11:40:52 GMT

A teen was injured in a shooting in the Hyde Park neighborhood of South Los Angeles early Tuesday.The crash was reported around 4 a.m. at the intersection of 57th Street and 2nd Avenue, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.Officers discovered a male teen suffering from a gunshot wound at the scene.He was taken to a hospital in stable condition.Police did not have any information on a suspect or suspects and it is unknown if the shooting was gang related.No further details have been released.

Eaglet dies after EagleCam shows heavy winds blow nest from tree in Minnesota

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 11:40:52 GMT

Viewers of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources EagleCam were heartbroken over the weekend as they watched strong winds from a severe weather system whip a nest holding a newly hatched eaglet out of a tree.The nature livestream captured the moment the nest fell Sunday morning. A mother eagle crouched in the snow-filled nest as it swayed precariously in the wind. A branch snapped, and the nest collapsed as the mother flew backward. The young eagle was later found dead on the ground, the department said in a statement.“I was actually crying,” said Denise Chung, who said she and her kids watched the nest fall in real time. She told The Associated Press it hit her particularly hard because she knew the eagle lost its baby. “I don’t know if it would have hit me so hard if I weren’t a mom.”The nest weighed over 2,000 pounds (907 kilograms) and was over 20 years old, the statement said. The department said heavy snow that fell over the weekend — coupled with the weight of the...

Presale Codes for Bad Omens CONCRETE FOREVER Tour with Erra and I See Stars

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 11:40:52 GMT

I can wait for you at the bottom, I can stay away if you want me to, I can wait for years if I gotta, catch Bad Omens as they go on tour. That’s right, the metal rockers from Richmond are going on a big tour this summer dubbed “CONCRETE FOREVER” with special gusts Erra and I See Stars. The tour will launch September 1 in Houston, TX and wrap October 13 in Dallas, TX, with a stop in Los Angeles along the way at the Hollywood Palladium on October 8 — see below for all dates. Passwords and presale codes for Bad Omens CONCRETE FOREVER Tour with Erra and I See Stars tickets are as follows:Presale codes for Bad Omens CONCRETE FOREVER Tour with Erra and I See StarsPresale tickets for Bad Omens CONCRETE FOREVER Tour with Erra and I See Stars go on sale today, April 4 and we’ve been told the following presale codes and passwords may work. Details are subject to change, and vary by event date:Artist presale code or password: concreteAmerican Express card presale code or pass...