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Marijuana: John Hickenlooper-Eric Holder A64 call still a mystery despite activist's efforts

Editor's note: Medical marijuana critic William Breathes's latest review, which is usually published at 4:20 p.m. on Thursdays, has not quite finished curing; look for it in this space soon. In the meantime, we share the story of a marijuana activist and his efforts to discover what was said during ... More >>

Amendment 64 is now law: Governor John Hickenlooper quietly signs measure

Ever since voters approved Amendment 64, Governor John Hickenlooper's office has been evasive about saying when he would ink the measure. But this morning, he quietly signed A64 into law -- an action followed by a strangely worded announcement on view below.

Amendment 64: John Hickenlooper setting up broad task force regarding marijuana measure

Later today, representatives of Colorado NORML will meet with governor's office staffers about Amendment 64, the Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol Act. As NORML's Sean McAllister told us yesterday, they'll stress the need for cannabis consumers to have a seat at the table -- and a statement about a pr ... More >>

Roniit brings her moody electro-pop to the hi-dive

Photo: John Hickenlooper poses with Cheetos, Goldfish and marijuana center owner

Update below: After the passage of Amendment 64, Governor John Hickenlooper issued a statement advising folks to wait before breaking out the Cheetos and Goldfish -- an unexpected remark that quickly inspired its own Twitter hash tag. Now, a photo has surfaced featuring Hickenlooper posing with thes ... More >>

Marijuana: John Hickenlooper stresses urgency in Amendment 64 call to Eric Holder

After the passage of Amendment 64, the Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol Act, Governor John Hickenlooper released a statement advising folks who voted for the proposal to wait before they break out the Cheetos and Goldfish. But he recognizes that the question of federal intervention over the measure i ... More >>

Aurora Victim Relief Fund: Victims turn in 52 claims for part of $5 million fund

Governor John Hickenlooper's office has received 52 claim forms from victims of the Aurora theater shooting, three of which are duplicates, says spokesman Eric Brown. Yesterday was the deadline for victims to turn in forms to claim a portion of the approximately $5 million that was donated to the A ... More >>

Aurora theater shooting: Victims' families say they have no voice about donations

Update below: Eleven families who lost loved ones in the Aurora theater shooting came together for a news conference today, during which they cast blame on an organization called the Colorado Organization for Victim Assistance and Governor John Hickenlooper. They say they have not had any voice in ... More >>

Our complete guide to the June 23 Westword Music Showcase

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THC driving bill on special sessions agenda: Does that mean Hick will sign it?

As we've reported, Governor John Hickenlooper called for a special legislative session following the blockage of a civil unions bill. The governor's office has identified seven bills that Hickenlooper hopes will be addressed beginning on Monday, including the controversial THC driving bill. Does tha ... More >>

Denver's best music releases of 2011

Marijuana: 2 guvs petition feds to reclassify pot, but John Hickenlooper not ready to do so -- yet

This week, governors in Rhode Island and Washington asked the federal government to concede that marijuana has medical uses. A Colorado official is required to send a similar message by year's end -- but would John Hickenlooper consider following the lead of these fellow governors and do the deed hi ... More >>

Occupy Denver has cost Denver Police and Sheriff Departments $365,000

​Update, 4:28 p.m. October 21: The Denver Police Department has released the cost incurred by the DPD and the Sheriff's Department to monitor Occupy Denver, particularly over last weekend's demonstrations: approximately $365,000. The number also includes the costs of other city agencies that p ... More >>

Ethics Month for Public Relations Society of America chapter doesn't mean enforcing ethics

​Governor John Hickenlooper has proclaimed September as Ethics Month for the Public Relations Society of America's Colorado chapter. According to the PRSA's Code of Ethics, the goals include "to build respect and credibility with the public for the profession of public relations" and "to buil ... More >>

Immigration and Customs Enforcement renews promise to focus on deporting serious criminals

​ Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has renewed its promise to focus on serious criminals for detention and deportation. "A new policy directs ICE officers and attorneys to use appropriate discretion to make sure victims and witnesses to crimes are not put into deportation proceedings, ... More >>

John Hickenlooper to sign Senate Bill 60 today: Raise a glass of any beer you like!

​Restaurateurs all over the state will be raising a glass at 3 pm. today, when Governor John Hickenlooper officially signs Senate Bill 60 into law...at the Old Chicago at 145 Union Boulevard in Lakewood. But then, the setting makes sense, since this is the measure that will allow bars and rest ... More >>

Beer here! John Hickenlooper will sign Senate Bill 60 at 3 p.m. today at Old Chicago

​Restaurateurs all over the state will be raising a glass at 3 pm. today, when Governor John Hickenlooper officially signs Senate Bill 60 into law...at the Old Chicago at 145 Union Boulevard in Lakewood. But then, the setting makes sense, since this is the measure that will allow bars and rest ... More >>

John Hickenlooper making appointments fast -- but only half as many as when he was mayor

Hickenlooper.​John Hickenlooper is moving fast to build his administration. Since December 31, he's announced more than a dozen appointments, including three yesterday alone: Barbara Kelley will remain as director of the Department of Regulatory Agencies, Larry Trujillo will continue as head o ... More >>

Police beating? John Hickenlooper not taking position on case, but wants FBI to weigh in

From the video below.​Yesterday, we told you about a disagreement between the Office of the Independent Monitor's Richard Rosenthal and Manager of Safety Ron Perea over the April 2009 Denver Police beating of Michael DeHerrera. A video seems to show DeHerrera being attacked by Officer Devin Sp ... More >>

John Hickenlooper loses ten years by working out

​We knew working out is good for you, but this is ridiculous. According to a "What's Your Workout" story in the July 6 Wall Street Journal, exercise helped Mayor John Hickenlooper not only shave off ten pounds, but ten years -- since the article initially said he was 48 years old.

Denver's excise and license hearing site falls down (drunk?)

​Wanna know who's applying for a liquor license in town? Tough. You'll have to wait The City of Denver's excise and license hearing web site hasn't been working in a while. Instead of seeing what the next happening spot is, interested parties can only see the message: "Unknown Error. The Onl ... More >>

Celebrate Pierre Wolfe Day -- for PHAMALY's sake

Pierre Wolfe's always feeding someone -- or something.​June 1 may -- or may not -- be Pierre Wolfe Day in Denver, but the party tomorrow is definitely on: Wolfe will host a benefit luncheon for PHAMALY, the incredible theater troupe whose members all face health challenges. Although Mayor Joh ... More >>

Denvergov.org hacking: Site back up, search on for cyber-vandals unknown

The mark of the hacker.​Update, 9:47 a.m.: The Denvergov.org website is back up. Learn more about recent cyber-attacks on it in the item below, originally published at 9:21 a.m. Someone with impressive tech skills appears to have a grudge against the City of Denver. The official website, Denv ... More >>

Marijuana advocate Mason Tvert rebuffed: Mayor John Hickenlooper's office declines to pull Lieutenant Ernie Martinez from pot panel

Mason Tvert's latest demand hasn't been granted.​Last week, we told you how prominent pot advocate Mason Tvert, head of Safer Alternative For Enjoyable Recreation (SAFER), wanted the mayor-appointed Denver Marijuana Policy Review Panel, on which he sits, to expel one of its members: Lieutenant ... More >>

John Hickenlooper could be very late to dinner

Mayor John Hickenlooper is stranded in Washington, D.C., where he went to make a fast speech -- and now is stuck in that snowbound city. Which means he probably won't make the Colorado Restaurant Association "Candidates & Cocktails" event that starts at 5 p.m. today at Elway's in Cherry Creek, wher ... More >>

Looks like the mayor's Facebook page needs a status update

John Hickenlooper staff trying to figure out how to drive mayor/gubernatorial campaign hybrid

"Allow me to introduce myself, rest of Colorado."​John Hickenlooper's declaration yesterday that he will run for governor even as he keeps his job as Denver mayor creates a challenge for his mayoral staff, as mayor's office spokesman Eric Brown acknowledges. Yesterday, for instance, he helped ... More >>

Ken Salazar won't run for governor, endorses John Hickenlooper

Is this the next Democratic nominee for governor?​Update, 12:41 p.m.: John Hickenlooper has now released a statement regarding Ken Salazar's endorsement of him as a gubernatorial candidate. Read it below the original item. At least Ken Salazar didn't keep us guessing about his campaign intent ... More >>

Funny business with a new 9News anchor

Wake-Up Call: Knit wits on display

​Visit Denver spent $50,000 creating a city-boosting window for New York City's Times Square last Christmas season. It was unveiled on Good Morning America by holiday-sweater Mayor John Hickenlooper, who cut the ribbon and subsequently cut up with the GMA team. The display -- already a histo ... More >>

Wake-Up Call: No moratorium on dispensaries in Denver

​Think the lines at the airport are long? They're nothing compared to the lines at the Denver Treasurer's office, where would-be dispensary operators are lining up to get their sales-tax licenses before any city ordinance might put limits on dispensaries. But the dispensaries will definitely ... More >>

The glitch that almost stole Christmas

A creche course in why the Nativity gets to stay on the steps of Denver's City Hall

Who is the city laying off to balance its budget?

​Today marks the last day of work for 176 city employees who were laid off in order to help close a $160 million gap in Denver's budget. (Read this Denver Post story by reporter Christopher Osher for more.) Most of the layoffs -- the equivalent of 108.5 positions -- occurred in two city depa ... More >>

Independence Institute on jihad against public-art spending in Denver

If we could get a couple more of these, betcha everybody would be psyched.​Even when times are good, fiscal conservatives often rail against public spending for the arts -- because, apparently, life would be better if we lived in a joyless, monochromatic society modeled on George Orwell's 1984 ... More >>

Cheba Hut finds itself in a sticky situation

Cheba Hut hopes Denver liquor-license employees will turn out to be kind buds

New Rocky Mountain News Senior Editor Phill Casaus a Scripps Survivor

Stretching Out at the Rocky Mountain News

Off Limits

There oughta be a lawyer

Season's Greetings

Broncos coach Mike Shanahan has his work cut out for him.

The National Free-for-All League

The NFL tries to recover from a series of fumbles.

The Bucking Stops Here