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November madness (in October)
The Independent’s 2008 general election endorsements
All the contested races are here, plus the local, school district and state ballot issues.
October 9, 2008
Long Story Short
We've packaged our views on most items you'll see on the ballot, but it's not the end of election coverage.
By Ralph Routon - October 9, 2008
The registration shuffle
The registration shuffle
Would-be voters find it tough to keep in step
State Sen. John Morse expresses skepticism upon hearing the latest registration numbers.
By Anthony Lane - October  9, 2008
The long way home
The long way home
As Bidlack pounds the pavement, Lamborn takes a road trip
Bidlack dismisses meeting privately as a campaign ploy that will do nothing for voters.
By Anthony Lane - October  9, 2008
A shock in the park
A shock in the park
Many city parks' potties are closing early due to budget cuts
Patty Stein had the unpleasant experience of watching a fisherman answer a different call from nature.
By J. Adrian Stanley - October  9, 2008
Cutting the crap
Cutting the crap
When it comes to spills, Utilities has been cleaning up its act
It seems more likely SDS will be considered environmentally sound enough to gain approval next year.
By J. Adrian Stanley - October  9, 2008

Local officials stump for sales tax   (Noted)
Also: Conservation Corps store, Keith King's gaffe, DOC staying and more.
October  9, 2008

Vets jumping the Republican ship
Vets jumping the Republican ship   (Ranger Rich)
This is as big a shock as the National Enquirer telling us not to believe everything we read.
By Rich Tosches - October  9, 2008

Open letter to Gov. Bill Ritter
Open letter to Gov. Bill Ritter   (Between The Lines)
How about appointing someone to take over as your person in charge of this election at the state level?
By Ralph Routon - October  9, 2008

Ritter Responds  Web Extra!   (Editorial)
Letter to secretary of state details election-related concerns
October  9, 2008

It's not just Obama-McCain
It's not just Obama-McCain   (IQ)
People are all over the presidential race, but we're showing scant interest in local races and ballot issues.
By Bob Campbell - October  9, 2008

Letters
More on Liston, real mavericks, Peter Hammill, election issues and others.
October  9, 2008

AFA peeks into the future
AFA peeks into the future   (End Zone)
Freshman quarterback Tim Jefferson nearly repeats history from 28 years ago.
By Ralph Routon - October  9, 2008

No hope to win in Afghanistan   (Your Turn)
This will not be news to any professional soldier who knows the conditions in Afghanistan.
By Gwynne Dyer - October  9, 2008

Forward march
Forward march   (7 Days to Live)
Military might takes center stage in second of three autobiographical Neil Simon plays
Simon is regarded as one of America's most prolific and popular dramatists of all time.
By Carrie Frasure - October  9, 2008
French twist
French twist   (7 Days to Live)
With a little help from blood baggies, Theatre 'd Art revisits the 19th-century stage
When Le Theatre du Grand-Guignol debuted, some reportedly fainted while others walked out.
By Elizabeth Anderson and Matthew Schniper - October  9, 2008
Other 7 DAYS TO LIVE:  
Seven Days

Stranger than fiction
All the strange news that's fit to print.
By Roland Sweet - October  9, 2008

The Run Down
Celebration Metaphysical Fair, 2008 Arts Summit, Eleventh Hour
October  9, 2008

RESPECT
RESPECT   (Break Beat)
Local female musicians talk about playing in a male-dominated industry
Typically, local bands featuring women have no problems pulling in audiences.
By Frances Gomeztagle - October  9, 2008

Slice of Life
Slice of Life

October  9, 2008

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Big Gigs
Upcoming concerts along the Front Range.

October  9, 2008
Playing Around Listings
Who's playing live music this week in the area.

October  9, 2008
Movie Times
What's playing when, and where, on the silver screen.

October  9, 2008
Reverb
Reverb
One surge around here really is working, and that is the explosive rise of Pueblo's punk rock scene.
By Adam Leech - October  9, 2008

Reconstructing country
Reconstructing country   (AudioFile)
From Hells Angels to Hank III, Portland's Power of County find rock 'n roll heaven
It's a punk-country band that reaches beyond the prevailing minimalist instrumentation.
By Bill Forman - October  9, 2008
Tao of Dar
Tao of Dar   (AudioFile)
Folk singer Dar Williams goes looking for the promised land
Daily life may be chaotic, but she has things under control when it comes to music.
By Alan Sculley - October  9, 2008
Bear naked
Bear naked   (AudioFile)
Minus the Bear steps out from behind its jokey facade
Erin Tate is tired of talking about the group's reputation for bringing humor to its music.
By Alan Sculley - October  9, 2008

Playing Around Listings
Who's playing live music this week in the area.
October  9, 2008

Sound Advice
Sound Advice
Bob Dylan, The Mint Chicks, Kasey Chamber & Shane Nicholson
October  9, 2008

Robert Randolph
Robert Randolph   (Sixty Seconds)
Sixty Seconds with Randolph
"It's interesting now to see how I've been able to grow, me and the band, and take it to another level."
By Alan Sculley - October  9, 2008

Terror incognito
Terror incognito   (Reviews)
Body of Lies
It's a nuts-and-bolts drama with the undercover persona of something with a message.
By Scott Renshaw - October  9, 2008
Into the labyrinth
Into the labyrinth   (Reviews)
Tell No One
Maybe being French gives an aura of exoticism to which Americans can't help but respond.
By Jonathan Kiefer - October  9, 2008

Opening this week
Cirque du Soleil: Delirium; City of Ember; Death Note II: The Last Name and more.
October  9, 2008

Movie Times
What's playing when, and where, on the silver screen.
October  9, 2008

Movie Picks
Our reviewers' recommendations for films playing around the city.
October  9, 2008

Cinefiles
Cinefiles
Necroville; Black Metal Satanica; OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies
October  9, 2008

Side Dish
Animal issues, Adam's Mountain Café, Sunday 3.2 beer slump, events.
By Matthew Schniper - October  9, 2008

Charm alarm
Charm alarm   (Appetite)
Orange Delight aside, local items reign in Old Colorado City coffee house
Deb's has a charm and ambience amplified by a picket fence-enclosed stone patio area.
By Matthew Schniper - October  9, 2008

Advice Goddess
You've spent almost a year decoding what it means when he leans toward you in the hall.
By Amy Alkon - October  9, 2008

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