Remembering Gang of 19 Forty Years After Denver Protests Changed Accessibility
A memorial this week will honor the fortieth anniversary of the Gang of 19 protests, which broadened accessibility for the disabled in Denver and the U.S.
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Crunching Numbers: Should the Alcohol Industry Be Worried About Legal Pot?
“Wake and bake: largely acceptable. But maybe waking up and drinking might not be acceptable.”
At the Federal Supermax, When Does Isolation Become Torture?
There may or may not be a special place in hell for terrorists, but there is a special place in Colorado for them — a place for jihadists, conspirators, failed suicide bombers, and more. Its name is H Unit.
Denise Plante Leaves KOSI 101.1 Over Contract Dispute
During our in-depth June 14 interview with Denise Plante, the Denver radio-and-TV personality sang the praises of KOSI 101.1, where she’s been a staple for more than fifteen years. Just over two weeks later, she has announced that she’s leaving the station.
The I-70 Project That Could Jam Up Your Mountain Drives All Summer Long
This summer brings a series of major construction projects to Colorado roadways. But more modest operations can cause slowdowns for drivers, too, particularly on routes such as Interstate 70, which sees traffic volume go way up during the warm weather months because of locals and tourists pouring into mountain towns.
Thanks, Drought and Heat: All the Fourth of July Fireworks Cancellations to Date
Following a hot and dry stretch in Colorado, many Fourth of July fireworks shows are cancelled. Here’s a list of the communities that have already said they won’t have theirs.
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Ken Buck: No Comment About Case of Chalk Message to Him From Jesus
Representative Ken Buck’s office has no comment about the decision to drop a charge against a woman who wrote the message “Stop Putting Kids in Cages” outside his Castle Rock office and signed it “Jesus” even though his staffers almost certainly decided to turn the incident into a criminal matter in the first place.
Ask a Stoner: Name Some Tough Strains Against Mildew
You’ll need to address the ventilation issue or you’ll wind up wasting time and money.
Dead Squirrels, Feces, Glass Used As “Homeless Deterrent” in Baker
On June 25, Baker residents discovered a crate with paper signs stating “HOMELESS DETERANT [sic] DEPOSITORY” and “PLEASE DONATE: dead squirrels, dog poop, broken glass and assorted rubbish.”
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A Survey of Homeless in Jails Asks if Marijuana Drew Them to Colorado
A report commissioned by the state Department of Public Safety tackles a common question: Is marijuana causing a spike in Colorado’s homeless population?
Pot-Infused Popsicles Here to Cool You Down for July 4
The line of edibles will be sold for a penny on Wednesday, July 4, after the purchase of any other product.
Denver’s Home Affordability Is Second Worst in USA
According to a new study, Denver County has the second worst home affordability of 432 counties analyzed across the country, including those in every major U.S. metropolitan area.
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Following Primary Win, Jason Crow Looks Ahead to Mike Coffman Matchup
Following his victory in the 6th District Democratic primary on Tuesday, we spoke with Jason Crow about how he plans to defeat the five-term incumbent Mike Coffman.
Colorado Crisis Pregnancy Centers: We’re Not Fake Clinics
Representatives of several crisis pregnancy centers in the metro Denver area object to having been characterized as fake clinics by NARAL Pro-Choice Colorado in the context of a just-issued U.S. Supreme Court decision in favor of CPCs.
Engineer, Business Owner and Musician Burns His Way to Success
Who says cannabis consumers aren’t productive?
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Police Accountability Advocates Say Hancock Dismissed, Ignored Them During Search for Chief
Police accountability advocates balk at Mayor Michael Hancock’s selection process for the new police chief that they say merely gave the appearance of public engagement.
Reader: Thirty States With MMJ Programs, but How Many Are Functional?
It’s now the thirtieth state to allow marijuana for medical uses.
What Ten Losers From the Primaries Should Do Next
Because we hate to see a good resume go to waste.
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Stop, Jared Time! Colorado Democrats Rally Behind Polis for Governor
Colorado Democrats gathered at the Capitol today, June 30, to celebrate Jared Polis’s victory in the Democratic gubernatorial primary.
Artists for Immigrant Families Will Host Fundraiser Tonight
Artists for Immigrant Families will host a silent auction June 29 at McNichols.
The Case for National Pot Ad Standards Before Pot Is Legal Nationally
The National Association of Cannabis Businesses’ draft guidelines to establish a country-wide advertising standard for the marijuana industry was the subject of a months’ long comment period and is expected to be finalized this summer. Doug Fischer, chief legal officer for the NACB, believes such a criterion is needed as soon as possible, even though cannabis remains illegal on a federal level.
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Denver Traffic Deaths on Pace for One of the Highest Totals This Century
With a few days to go before 2018 reaches its halfway mark, traffic fatalities in Denver are on pace for one of the highest numbers this century.