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Weekend things to do around Denver, May 2-5: Art, gun show, Derby Day, and Cinco de Mayo
Each Thursday, explore Denver's essential weekend events curated by The Denver Gazette. Dive into cultural experiences and entertainment delights across the city. Whether you enjoy art galleries, pottery, or outdoor sports, there’s something for everyone in Denver's vibrant cultural scene. To submit an event for consideration, email listings@gazette.com. THURSDAY-SUNDAY.
Denver District Attorney candidates spar over qualified immunity, prosecuting "low-level" crimes ahead of June primary
The two-pony race to become Denver’s next district attorney is heating up and the two remaining candidates, John Walsh and Leora Joseph, took to the stage during a debate Tuesday night. The coming June primary will determine the sole name on the November ballot for Denver’s most powerful prosecuting...
Jordan Beck's multi-hit debut, Ryan Feltner's start go to waste in Rockies loss to Marlins
The Rockies got the spark they needed in a multi-hit debut from Jordan Beck and used part of it to back Ryan Feltner's career-long start before falling apart in the ninth. Colorado froze the Marlins until it allowed five runs in the ninth inning to blow a five-run lead and fell 7-6 in the 10th. Dane Meyers singled into right field to drive in Bryan De La Cruz and walk off the Rockies.
Avalanche not satisfied with first-round playoff win over Jets: ‘There’s a lot of work left to do’
WINNIPEG, Manitoba — The Avalanche celebrated their first-round playoff victory with the muted enthusiasm of a former champion. “I’m super proud of the guys,” center Nathan MacKinnon said. “There’s a lot of work left to do.”. On Tuesday night, amid the roar of Winnipeg’s “whiteout”...
Colorado cannabis industry cheers fed move, but opponents concerned
Colorado cannabis industry supporters, including Gov. Jared Polis, applauded the news on Tuesday that the U.S. Department of Justice will recommend that the drug be reclassified. But opponents expressed concern the move would make marijuana more readily available to children, and that potency of the drug will continue to escalate. It would be the biggest shift in federal cannabis policy in more than 40 years. The DOJ, which oversees the...
Rock Canyon's Joe Bryson, a big tackle, 'super excited' to attend Broncos rookie minicamp
The Broncos have a 6-foot-8, 310-pound right tackle in Mike McGlinchey. Now they’re taking a look at a Colorado product who is the same size. Tackle Joe Bryson, a graduate of Rock Canyon High School in Highlands Ranch, told The Denver Gazette on Tuesday he has accepted an invitation to next week’s Broncos rookie minicamp as a tryout player.
Pro-Palestinian protesters on Auraria Campus, university officials meet, fail to reach agreement
Pro-Palestinian protesters who set up an encampment on Denver's Auraria Campus told university officials they are engaged in "civil disobedience" and have no plans to dismantle the tents. Meanwhile, the officials reiterated that the activists may engage in a peaceful protest — but they need to take the encampment down,...
Uncover Denver's tequila scene for the perfect Cinco de Mayo celebration
Cinco De Mayo is just around the corner, and many revelers will be celebrating the festivities with their favorite tequila drinks. Cinco de Mayo (Spanish for "The Fifth of May"), is a celebration of Mexico’s victory over the Second French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. The holiday is now more widely popular in the United States than in Mexico, and is now seen by many as a general celebration of Mexican-American culture.
Five of Denver's best taco spots for Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo is a vibrant celebration of Mexican culture and heritage, and what better way to celebrate in Denver than by indulging in some of the city's best tacos?. Throughout March, The Denver Gazette scoured the city to find the best taco in Denver, selecting 32 restaurants to compete in our 2024 Taco Tournament, selecting participants based on reviews and community reputation. After more than a month of hard-fought competition, one restaurant emerged victorious as Centennial favorites Venalonzo’s were crowned for serving the best taco in Denver.
State backs down on sex offender decision for Northglenn facility
Patients of one of Colorado's first Mental Health Transitional Homes will be moving in this month despite outcry from some Northglenn residents who don't want them in their neighborhood. Department of Human Services spokesperson Jordan Saenz confirmed that May is the target month for the move, but said that "there is no set date" because state officials are still waiting on final details like licensing and paperwork. Four hundred Northglenn...
US poised to ease restrictions on marijuana in historic shift, but it'll remain controlled substance
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will move to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, The Associated Press has learned, a historic shift to generations of American drug policy that could have wide ripple effects across the country. The proposal, which still must be reviewed by the White House Office of Management and Budget, would recognize the medical uses of cannabis and acknowledge it has less potential for abuse than some of the nation’s most dangerous drugs. However, it would not legalize...
MLB jersey issues addressed: Nike to fix illegible names and sweaty uniforms | MLB Insider
In his MLB Insider, Denver Gazette beat writer Luke Zahlmann takes you around the Rockies and MLB:. Uniforms have been the talk of the sports world for weeks, and baseball’s discussions have been a blemish, rather than a benefit. The league, paired with Nike and Fanatics, set out to...
US poised to ease restrictions on marijuana in historic shift, but it'll remain controlled substance
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will move to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, The Associated Press has learned, a historic shift to generations of American drug policy that could have wide ripple effects across the country. The proposal, which still must be reviewed by the White House Office of Management and Budget, would recognize the medical uses of cannabis and acknowledge it has less potential for abuse than some of the nation’s most dangerous drugs. However, it would not legalize...
Playoff Primer: Nuggets, Timberwolves set for major showdown in second round of NBA playoffs
After quickly dispatching their first-round opponents in five or fewer games, the Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves are set for a heavyweight clash in the second round of the Western Conference playoffs. The divisional rivals will meet in a rematch of a first-round series from last year’s playoffs when the Nuggets...
Denver Nuggets welcome break before rematch with Minnesota Timberwolves
There’s only one Nuggets starter who’s not looking forward to the extended break before Game 1 against Minnesota Saturday at Ball Arena. “I definitely didn’t want to play Thursday (in a Game 6 at in Los Angeles),” Nikola Jokic said after the Nuggets eliminated the Lakers on Monday at Ball Arena. “I would like to play Minnesota in two or three days. I don’t like five days off. My body thinks it’s a rest.”
The 'Beast' awaits Nuggets in a love-to-hate-'em blood feud with T-Wolves | Mark Kiszla
The Nuggets' road to a repeat has morphed into a high-wire act led by a hero hobbling on one leg. While this might be a weird way to go about building an NBA dynasty, it’s certainly wild and crazy fun — provided, of course, that your heart can stand the danger.
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