Tag: Social Media
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Three observations from Denver Nuggets’ frustrating loss to San Antonio Spurs
Denver Nuggets fall to Spurs despite Nikola Jokic’s triple-double, Jamal Murray’s record-breaking shot
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Social media companies provide easy access to fentanyl, Colorado AG report shows
Crackdown by social media companies on the flow of fentanyl and other drugs through their platforms has been inconsistent, exacerbated by insufficient legislation and other public policies to regulate social media, according to a new report from Attorney General Phil Weiser. Getting access to drugs through social media has become almost as easy as ordering a…
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Colorblind: Rodeo regulars form family regardless of race
As it does every year, the National Western Stock Show’s rodeo timed for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday filled the Denver Coliseum Monday night with Black cowboys and cowgirls who roped steers, rode bulls and showed their prowess handling dangerous, careening animals. But at a rodeo that is themed around racial equality, a half…
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Tips for avoiding parking stress at the National Western Stock Show
Newsflash: Parking at the National Western Stock Show grounds remains challenging. In talking to attendees and reviewing feedback on social media, frustration mounted last weekend for the record-setting crowds at the 117th year of the Stock Show. The free parking at the Denver Coliseum filled up and was closed well before the 2 p.m. Sunday…
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What does Denver’s new building code mean for building residents, owners?
Despite a major push by foes of fossil-fired energy, Denver’s city council ultimately decided against requiring residents to electrify their homes under the newly adopted 2022 building, fire and green code. Instead, the code changes — the first of three planned updates staggered through 2027 — will apply to commercial and multifamily buildings larger than 25,000 square feet. Under…
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Southwest faces an uphill battle to save its reputation
People had high expectations of Southwest Airlines, according to Jermey Story, vice president at the public relations firm Ground Floor Media in Denver. That’s why there is disappointment in how the company handled the fiasco that happened Christmas weekend and into the following week, leaving thousands stranded and frustrated at lack of response from Southwest…
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“Ride Away Robber” arrested in Aurora after nine convenience stores hit
For two weeks, Roberto Ticas-Mojica allegedly stole his way through nine convenience stores in Aurora before fleeing on his bike, according to Aurora Police. Investigators said they began calling him the “Ride Away Robber.” On Nov. 29, Aurora Police caught up with the silver bike riding suspect near Seventh Avenue and Peoria Street, according to an…
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Colorado Springs woman pleads guilty in fentanyl death of high school student
A Colorado Springs woman has pleaded guilty to selling a fentanyl pill that caused a Mitchell High School student to fatally overdose, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado. In a change-of-plea hearing on Wednesday, Alexis Wilkins, 27, submitted to a charge of “distribution of fentanyl, resulting…