Federal authorities raided VIP Cannabis in Denver, November 21, 2013. (Hyoung Chang, Denver Post file photo)
1. POT RAID CHARGES INCLUDE MONEY LAUNDERING
Federal prosecutors have indicted four men on allegations that they funneled and laundered hundreds of thousands of dollars from Colombia to buy a warehouse in Denver for marijuana cultivation.
2. COLORADO STILL HIGH ON POT
State residents say “marijuana has been good for Colorado” by a margin of 52 to 38 percent, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released Monday morning. The poll also tapped into Coloradans’ attitudes on same-sex marriage, and locals approved by about a 2-to-1 margin.
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3. THE “TARGET OF AIRLINES”
Frontier Airlines announced their big news about its shift into an ultra-low-cost carrier (aka less like Southwest, more like Spirit). Kristen Painter sat down with the CEO of Frontier for a Q&A on the changes and what it means for Denver fliers.
4. NOT THE SMOOTHEST GETAWAY
A suspect was arrested Monday after getting into an altercation with an Adams County deputy, and then driving off in the deputy’s cruiser. Fortunately for law enforcement, the suspect didn’t get too far.
5. GAME TIME DECISION
Matt Duchene skated hard Monday morning, but whether he plays in Game 6 for the Avalanche against the Minnesota Wild will remain a mystery until shortly before the puck drops (7 p.m. MDT). Meanwhile, Wild coach Mike Yeo said his team was confident heading into Game 6 at the Xcel Energy Center, with Colorado leading the series 3-2. However, he didn’t pass on the chance to make an obvious reference to what happened in the final minutes of regulation on Saturday.
6. HOW TO HIRE ANY KIND OF HELP
Our personal finance experts have finished up their guide on how to hire just about every kind of help around the house. Check out all the guides for how to hire a babysitter, elder companion, housekeeper, or general handyman.
7. AVOID BRIGHTON BOULEVARD
If Bright Boulevard is part of your regular commute, here’s a heads up: All lanes were closed between 56th Avenue and York Street for emergency bridge deck repairs on Monday. Here’s the latest update on when to expect it to reopen.
8. “REVENGE PORN” PENALTIES?
Legislation to criminalize posting intimate photos or videos of significant others to humiliate them has unanimously passed the Colorado House. Here’s what kind of penalties offenders would face, if the bill clears the Senate and is signed into law.
9. APRIL SHOWERS
Temperatures were expected to remain a touch cooler on Monday, with a chance for breezy winds and afternoon showers in Denver. Here’s what to expect this afternoon in the Mile High City.
10. RELIEF AT THE PUMP?
It was good news for Denver drivers as the wide gap between what metro residents pay for a gallon of gasoline compared to the national average widened even more last week. Here’s why one experts says that trend should continue.
11. NEW DETAILS ON MALL RENOVATION
Signs around the mall and closed shops hinted at a major renovation project at Southwest Plaza Mall for the past several months, but today new details emerged on the planned upgrades.
12. “MAGIC” TO BUY THE CLIPPERS?
If the tape obtained by TMZ over the week turns out to in fact be Clippers owner Donald Sterling, new NBA commissioner Adam Silver will have to do something. Some are calling for a suspension. Some are hoping for a ban and a fine. Some are hoping for his complete ouster as an NBA owner. And if Sterling is out, could “Magic” Johnson be in? Meanwhile, Denver Rabbi Levi Brackman has penned an open later to the Clippers’ owner.
Federal authorities raided VIP Cannabis in Denver, November 21, 2013. (Hyoung Chang, Denver ...
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