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Meet the Man Behind Denver Go Topless Day (NSFW)

By Michael RobertsAugust 17, 2017

Denver Go Topless Day 2016 drew by far the largest crowd in the event’s history to a rally and march on the 16th Street Mall to celebrate equality and demonstrate against the idea that it’s okay for men to appear topless in public but either distasteful or (in some locations) illegal for women to do likewise. But while females participants tend to get the most attention, the main organizer for the gathering, whose 2017 version will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, August 26, is a man, Matt Wilson. But if that conjures fears of male-dominated exploitation, don’t worry: Nothing could be further from the truth.

16th Street Mall Attack: Donald Lucero Allegedly Punched Man for Laughing

By Michael RobertsAugust 17, 2017

Donald Lucero has been arrested for a series of assaults Tuesday, August 15, on the 16th Street Mall, including the alleged punching of a man for laughing. It’s the highest-profile crime on the Mall since last year, when multiple fights and random attacks were caught on video. Authorities responded by instituting a new safety plan that appears to have lessened but not eliminated violence in the iconic shopping area.

Forrest Fenn Treasure Hunt Has Killed Three, Says Dead Searcher’s Ex

By Michael RobertsAugust 16, 2017

The disappearance and feared death of Eric Ashby while trying to find a $2 million treasure allegedly hidden by New Mexico author Forrest Fenn has led to renewed calls for the search to end. Among the most prominent people making this request is Linda Bilyeu, ex-wife of Randy Bilyeu, the first Colorado treasure hunter to have died in a quest for Fenn’s mysterious riches. Even before treasure-seeking Grand Junction pastor Paris Wallace perished in June, she believed the hunt is bogus, and as authorities work to determine if human remains found near the Arkansas River are Ashby, her resolve is stronger than ever.

Bull! Pot Revenue Has Definitely Helped Fund Cherry Creek Schools

By Thomas MitchellAugust 16, 2017

Cherry Creek School District’s superintendent wrote in 2016 that his school district hadn’t received any money from marijuana tax revenue, but information from the Colorado Department of Education shows otherwise. Unfortunately, by then Jeff Hunt had already used that letter to bolster his op ed about marijuana in USA Today.

Do Denver Rental Cars Smell Like Marijuana?

By Michael RobertsAugust 16, 2017

During a recent interview with Westword, Smart Approaches to Marijuana President and CEO Kevin Sabet, one of America’s most influential critics of cannabis legalization, offered an unexpected observation about his visits to Denver. According to Sabet, a number of vehicles provided to him by Denver International Airport rental car businesses over the past few years have smelled strongly of pot. He added that he’s had to exchange rentals multiple times at DIA before he’s been given one that didn’t reek of weed, giving him multiple opportunities to “educate” personnel at the agencies about the scope of a problem he views as positively chronic.

Why Colorado Tokers Love WiFi OG

By Herbert FuegoAugust 16, 2017

WiFi is a good example of taking two semi-popular strains and creating something better. Don’t get me wrong: The White and Fire OG are fine strains in their own right, but they don’t bring the same potency and amenable high as their child, which carries on the White’s fertile resin-gland production and Fire OG’s tart, earthy flavors.

Wrist-Slapped CU Rapist Austin Wilkerson Freed One Year Early

By Michael RobertsAugust 16, 2017

One year ago today, we published a post about outrage over the light sentence given to convicted rapist Austin Wilkerson, a former CU Boulder student. Turns out, though, that Wilkerson’s punishment was even more modest than originally advertised. He’s already a free man, after reportedly being released from a two-year work-release obligation twelve months early.

Homeless Class Action Suit New Evidence: Flamethrowers and BBQs

By Grant StringerAugust 15, 2017

Lawyers representing Denver’s homeless population filed a motion for a summary judgement that, if approved by a judge, would put an end to Denver’s practice of homeless sweeps on the grounds that they violate the constitutional rights of the city’s 3,400 individuals experiencing homelessness.

Big Projects Are Home Wreckers for Longtime Residents of North Denver

By Gabe FineAugust 15, 2017

While the neighborhoods of Globeville and Swanson-Elyria appear more desirable than ever, many residents feel alienated and uncertain about their futures. The National Western Center has claimed many properties — including a second home owned by the Torres family, who already lost a first to road construction — and CDOT’s Central 70 project has met with fierce opposition.

Jon Caldara’s Diversity War Against Colorado Public Radio

By Michael RobertsAugust 15, 2017

Jon Caldara, the feisty president of the Independence Institute, is continuing an ideological assault on Colorado Public Radio, arguing that the venerable broadcaster lacks diversity not of race, color or creed, but of thought. And while CPR initially defended itself against this claim, it’s now declining to comment in the apparent hope that Caldara will shut up, go away or move on to pester someone else.

Pot for Pets: Veterinarians, Owners Endorsing MMJ Treatments

By Haley GrayAugust 15, 2017

Casara Andre is stuck between a rock and a hard place. In fact, so are all of her clients and some of her colleagues. The owner of Scheduled Relief veterinary clinic and a practicing veterinarian, Andre believes cannabis products have medical benefits for pets, but she can’t legally recommend cannabis for her furry patients.

Most Denver Renters Want to Move to Another City: Here’s Why

By Michael RobertsAugust 15, 2017

A new study maintains that two-thirds of Denver renters plan to move to another city, a figure higher than the national average, with most listing high rent costs in the Mile High City as the main reason. At the same time, however, so many people from other places want to move here that the actual number of renters in Denver will likely remain steady in the near-future and could actually rise.

Why David Batty Got the Max for Horrific Murder

By Michael RobertsAugust 15, 2017

David Batty, who pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for killing Tonya Lei Webster last year, has been sentenced to 48 years in jail. It’s the maximum punishment possible in Colorado for the crime. But the horrific nature of Batty’s actions, which included sodomizing Webster with a novelty baseball bat after strangling her to death, was only one reason for the length of this jolt.

Social Pot Consumption Advocates May Sue City of Denver

By Thomas MitchellAugust 14, 2017

The drafters of Denver’s social cannabis consumption initiative have been vocal about their dissatisfaction with the city’s finalized rules and distance requirements for businesses applying to open a consumption area. Now they’re taking it a step further, threatening to sue the City of Denver if less restrictive rules aren’t put…

Ten Things Worse Than Construction on Brighton Boulevard

By Stephanie MarchAugust 14, 2017

There’s no doubt: Denver is growing. With this growth comes change, and with this change comes issues. And with these issues come super-angry Denver residents. The newest pissy nest of resentment? RiNo. The River North neighborhood is especially mad about the Brighton Boulevard construction, with its massive detours and endless…

Meet Kevin Sabet, USA’s Most Influential Critic of Marijuana Legalization

By Michael RobertsAugust 14, 2017

Kevin Sabet, the president and CEO of Virginia-based Smart Approaches to Marijuana, has become arguably the most influential critic of marijuana legalization in the United States. But in an extended interview on view below, he fights against the perception that he’s a one-dimensional prohibitionist along the lines of U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions. Sabet stresses that he and his organization, shorthanded as SAM, take what he sees as a sensible approach to cannabis by arguing in favor of treatment rather than jail time for users in trouble and advocating for greater study of the substance to determine the best ways to utilize it medically.