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Outside committees have spent more than $1.2 million on a handful of Colorado legislative races already this election cycle, highlighting the electoral fights that could determine how much power the majority Democrats will have in the Capitol for the next two years.The spending, most of it by party-aligned independent expenditure committees, largely targets nine House races and four Senate races throughout the state. Those contests are likely key for Republicans trying to claw back from a historic low point in political power in Colorado — and for Democrats looking to grow their trifecta control of state government.They would do that…

An annual Denver event has been named the best festival in the world, beating out big gatherings in other cities, states and countries, such as the Kentucky Derby, Rome Future Week, and the Huangling Shaiqiu Cultural Festival in Shangrao, China.The Cherry Creek Arts Festival took home the Gold Grand Pinnacle award from the International Festivals and Events Association (IFEA), the largest professional organization for that industry, according to a statement. The festival won in the largest category, which tracks events with budgets of more than $1 million.Betty Liu checks out the artwork of Trés Taylor, a mixed media artist from…

It would be easy to forget Greg Dulcich’s only target in the Broncos’ 10-9 win over the Jets last Sunday.It came in the first quarter when the third-year Denver tight end pushed off a defensive lineman before running to the flat where quarterback Bo Nix’s pass slipped out of his hands for an incompletion.Dulcich finished with a total of 24 offensive snaps in the Meadowlands, and not one yard gained to speak of.That’s not exactly what head coach Sean Payton had in mind when he spoke of how the UCLA product could someday be the Broncos’ “Joker” — a versatile,…

WHICH MICROFIBER BED SHEET IS BEST? A good night’s rest is right around the corner when you outfit your bed with microfiber bed sheets. They are soft with a smooth finish and machine-washable for easy care. Microfiber bed sheets are wrinkle-resistant — a major perk if you’re used to cotton sheets that almost always need to be ironed. They are also more resistant to stains and can repel a fair amount of liquid and moisture. Perhaps best of all, they’re some of the most affordable sheets on the market. But how do you know which ones are the best for you? What…

Jonathon Cooper is the guy your mother never warned you about. He always gives the impression he just finished his homework and is headed to the gym for a 6 a.m. workout.His teammates at Ohio State nicknamed him “Dad,” because of his uncommon maturity. Then Sunday arrives, and he becomes unrecognizable.The man with two Spider-Man tattoos on his left forearm turns into The Incredible Hulk. Or, more accurately, a Symbiote.“I definitely become more like the black-suit Spider-Man (or Symbiote). I feel myself go into that mode,” said Cooper of the superhero’s villainous, more powerful side. “It happens because of the…

Police have arrested an Aurora man suspected of having thousands of images of child porn on his electronic devices, content authorities say he attempted to keep from investigators by refusing to divulge passcodes to his devices.The Aurora Police Department Internet Crimes Against Children Unit arrested Aaron Marshall Mocalkins, 27, on Sept. 24. He could face one count of sexual assault of a child, one count of unlawful sexual contact of a child, 12 counts of sexual exploitation of a child, two counts of invasion of privacy of a child victim for sexual gratification and two counts of internet sexual exploitation…

Offensive line depth has been a question for the Broncos for months, but so far the team is surviving without right tackle Mike McGlinchey.The veteran was injured against Pittsburgh and subsequently landed on injured reserve, meaning he’s out at least two more weeks.In his place, though, 2023 undrafted free agent Alex Palczewski has filled in ably.“Very impressed,” Denver offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi said Thursday. “We talked about it last week, this guy started — I think he set a record for most games played in college and he just knows how to play the game. I think we kind of…

Local coffee chain Huckleberry Roasters is taking over a former Starbucks in Denver’s Congress Park and a former Peet’s Coffee in Centennial.The shops at 801 Colorado Blvd. and 6751 S. York St. in the Streets at Southglenn will be the seventh and eighth stores for Huckleberry, which Koan Goedman co-founded in 2011.“We’re motivated to keep growing, but intentionally and mindfully,” he said.Goedman, whose company previously took over a former Starbucks on Larimer Square, said taking over spots that were already coffee shops “makes the interactions we need with the city way easier.”“I can’t overstate how much of a game changer that…

RiNo Walls mural fest Through Saturday. Hot, sunny weather is forecast for this weekend’s Denver Walls mural festival, which makes being outside easy during an event that unites muralists from Denver with a smattering from around the U.S. and the globe. In addition to live painting, the event offers an interactive map that guides you through, scavenger hunt-style (with digital rewards). That’s alongside a free block party and skateboard competition at RiNo ArtPark (closing night, Saturday, Oct. 5, free and open to the public), an afterparty at No Vacancy (also free and open), and a gallery show exploring the history…

When Adrienne Scott-Trask opened Electric Dream Boutique in January 2023 in Denver, she hoped she’d found her clothing store’s “forever home” on Broadway at First Avenue. But the reality of running a small business along the storied street has overwhelmed that vision.Scott-Trask has cleaned up vomit and graffiti on her windows and blood splattered on the front door of her shop. A vandal shattered her door’s glass panel in March. She said she was also struggling with the cost of rent and extra expenses tacked on by her landlords as they contend with rising property taxes.With over three years left…