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Trump Golden Showers Claims, Jared Polis Tweets, Rejected Fake News Pledge

By Michael RobertsJanuary 11, 2017

Colorado Democratic Representative Jared Polis tweeted about an unconfirmed Buzzfeed report that Russia has damning information on Donald Trump, including a claim that the president-elect employed  a “number of prostitutes to perform a ‘golden showers’ (urination) show in front of him.” Trump has branded the assertions “fake news,” yet at least one Republican state senator from Colorado has rejected a pledge to stop disseminating such false information and a former GOP gubernatorial candidate calls the media pundit behind it a “fake reporter.”

Jeff Sessions “Skillfully Evasive” During Confirmation Hearing

By Kate McKee SimmonsJanuary 10, 2017

And so it begins. Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions, Trump’s nominee for the country’s next attorney general, took the stage today at his confirmation hearing. Marijuana supporters had been quick to voice their concern over Sessions’ nomination because of his stance on marijuana, as well as his positions on other social…

Why Colorado Tokers Love Tiger’s Milk

By Herbert FuegoJanuary 10, 2017

The lion may be king of the jungle, but the tiger is king of flavor. I’d reminisce about saving my allowance for tiger’s blood snow cones (watermelon, strawberry and a hint of coconut) more often if it weren’t for Charlie Sheen’s implosion. We all know Frosted Flakes are more than…

No More Vaping in National Parks, but Is NPS’s Reasoning Sound?

By Kate McKee SimmonsJanuary 10, 2017

The National Park Service has announced that vaping will no longer be allowed in any national parks. NPS revised its regulations and amended the definition of smoking to include electronic cigarettes and all other electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS). “Protecting the health and safety of our visitors and employees is one…

Jeffco Battles Over Proposed Car Dealerships Next to Dino Ridge

By Alan PrendergastJanuary 10, 2017

On Tuesday, January 17, Jeffco’s board of county commissioners will consider a proposed zoning change for a planned 140-acre development on four parcels straddling the four corners of the Alameda and C-470 interchange. The change would allow for a proposed hotel and gas station southeast of the interchange and, on the northwest quadrant, up to four car dealerships, which would surround the Dinosaur Ridge visitor center on three sides. Representatives of the developer, Three Dinos LLC, have described the request as “a minor change” in use for property that’s been zoned for commercial development for nearly a decade. But opponents of the plan say there’s nothing minor about the impacts the development would have on adjoining open-space land, on wildlife, on nearby hiking and biking trails, and on one of the last scenic vistas in the Rooney Valley, which has seen increasing encroachment by highways, the Solterra housing development, a motocross park, Bandimere Speedway and other projects.

The Top Ten Marijuana Songs of 2016 from WeedStream

By Kate McKee SimmonsJanuary 10, 2017

WeedStream has been an ally of the legalization movement since 2014, producing a 24/7/365 soundtrack for the cannabis community. It’s been an advocate for the medical, cultural and financial benefits of marijuana, pushing legalized medicinal and recreational marijuana as a positive influence on society. “For me, this is a local…

How LGBTQ-Friendly Are Eight Colorado Cities?

By Michael RobertsJanuary 9, 2017

When it comes to LGBTQ rights, all Colorado cities aren’t equal. Still, one thing is clear: Plenty of places here and beyond have a lot of room to improve. That’s among the takeaways from the latest edition of the fifth annual Municipal Equality Index, a study conducted by the Human…

Weed Porn: Ten Best Dispensary Instagrams of the Week

By Kate McKee SimmonsJanuary 7, 2017

Whether it’s a photo of a grow operation, the bud or a perfectly rolled joint, we’re always in the mood for some good weed porn. Here are our favorite pictures from dispensaries that posted on Instagram this past week. Altitude the Dispensary Ballpark Holistic Dispensary Good Meds  L’Eagle Life Flower Dispensary…

Denver Drops From Number One to Fifty-One — That’s Cold!

By Patricia CalhounJanuary 6, 2017

Remember the good old days when Denver ranked as the number-one city for millennials? You can kiss those days goodbye. GoodCall just released its 2017 Best Cities for New Grads, after crunching data from 589 cities and towns across the country and considering affordability, relative salary, entry-level jobs available and local amenities. And five years after Denver was dubbed the “coolest city” in the country, number one has fallen to 51.

Get a Job: Five Hottest Cannabis Fields in 2017

By Kate McKee SimmonsJanuary 6, 2017

Karson Humiston knows how to help you get a job — and how to create your own. At 24,  she’s the CEO and founder of Vangst Talent Network (formerly Graduajana), a company she started in college. Vangst will be holding a career fair and product showcase in Denver on Thursday, January 19, to help anyone interested in the cannabis industry learn more about the available opportunities.

Seven Resolutions for Colorado Politicians in 2017

By Teague BohlenJanuary 6, 2017

The national elections of 2016 taught us two very stark lessons: that one, people will vote against their own interests and their own espoused values if they feel desperate enough. And two, that politicians as a group are now the most reviled people in the country. It wasn’t so much about who won the election: it was about what lost, and what lost was politics as usual. So yes, we all make resolutions every year, and politicians both local and national clearly need to take a long and hard look at who they are and what they stand for—and what positive steps they can take in either party to improve the nation as a whole and Colorado in the specific.