Have you been to the new Stanley Marketplace yet? How about the National Western Stock Show?
If, like me, your answer is 'no' and 'no,' read on to be inspired to go out today. Bonus: you'll also be among the best-informed Denverites once you're out there.
Active Amber Alert for 8 and 12-year-old Englewood siblings
First things first: Keep an eye out for 8-year-old Johnny Dinapoli and 12-year-old Joseph Dinapoli. They've been taken from their grandfather's house. (Denverite)
Chocolate, exercise and Bloody Marys all under one roof
If you haven't heard of Stanley Marketplace, it's like the Source, only five times bigger. No wonder it took years to pull it all together and get it open for you. Here's a look at the 10 businesses already open. (Denverite)
Do you really have enough cute animals in your life?
I could tell you that the stock show is a Colorado institution to convince you to give it a try or ...
I could just show you a picture of enraptured children looking at skateboarding pigs. Here's how to see more magnificent animals of the stock show. (Denverite)
If you don't want to spend $40 to $60 on the Winter Park Ski Train...
Here's a video for you:
(Denverite)
"How do you make a monument to bad luck?"
The nonprofit 7/20 Memorial Foundation has $200,000 to create a monument to honor those lost in the Aurora theater shooting, but they want it to "not advance themes that are controversial." Ray Mark Rinaldi calls on the group take their time and "recognize randomness." (DP)
DIA takes precautions after Ft. Lauderdale airport shooting
Speaking of seemingly random violence, officials at Denver International Airport have a "heightened sense of awareness" following the shooting in Florida that took five lives. Denver Police Department spokesman Sonny Jackson did not specify how that awareness translates to security measures. (Denver7)
More
- Residents at the Breakers Resort Apartments in Denver say the rat infestation there is so bad there are nests in their cars. (Denver7)
- Aspen Skiing bought six tiny homes with around 500 square feet for about $100,000 each for seasonal workers. (Aspen Times)
