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Colorado Could Change Child Abuse and Mandatory Reporting Laws in 2025

By Catie CheshireJanuary 23, 2024

“The Task Force has routinely identified that Colorado’s current definition of abuse and neglect is too broad and conflates several circumstances – such as poverty – with child abuse,”

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Proposed Medical Marijuana Fee Hike Highlights Shrinking Patient Numbers

By Thomas MitchellJanuary 23, 2024

“This isn’t necessarily a Colorado problem. This is a nationwide problem.”

Hands roll a marijuana joint over a RAW tray

Am I the Asshole for Smoking My Son’s Weed?

By Herbert FuegoJanuary 23, 2024

“He kept smoking in the garage after I warned him, so I found his stash in there and smoked the rest.”

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Dave Williams with a small Donald Trump sitting on his shoulder.

GOP Leader Dave Williams Wants to Regain Voter Trust by “Exposing” Democrats…and Republicans

By Hannah MetzgerJanuary 23, 2024

“Gone are the days that the Republican Party was used as political cover for do-nothing politicians.”

Homeless resident Josh Rush looks for a place to get warm.

Push for “No Freezing Sweeps” Heats Up After 15-Day Cold-Weather Emergency

By Bennito L. KeltyJanuary 23, 2024

Denver’s cold-weather shelters closed on Saturday after fifteen frigid days; activists hope the city can do more for homeless residents next time.

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Coloradans for Protecting Reproductive Freedom Launch Initiative 89 Campaign

By Evan SemonJanuary 23, 2024

“The right to abortion is hereby recognized,” and “government shall not deny, impede or discriminate against the exercise of that right.”

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Hello, Suburban Dispensaries. Goodbye, Mana Supply Co.

By Thomas MitchellJanuary 22, 2024

The west Denver dispensary has discounted everything until doors close for good.

The exterior of the Lindsey-Flanigan Courthouse with an enlarged photo of a bedbug ontop.

Did the Denver Courthouse Have Bedbugs? Yes, but Not Anymore, Officials Say

By Hannah MetzgerJanuary 22, 2024

“We have found no evidence of bedbugs since then. This was an isolated incident which our facilities personnel responded to quickly.”

Margerie Hicks and Doug Schuler show off the Westword ad that brought them together over thirty years ago.

Love at First Read: This Couple Met Through a 1991 Westword Romance Ad

By Chris PerezJanuary 22, 2024

Margerie Hicks and Doug Schuler spent years telling people how they met through a Westword personal, but didn’t keep the proof.

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<i>Battle on the Mountain</i>: Kim Myles Dishes on Denver, the Altitude and Renovating in Breckenridge

Battle on the Mountain: Kim Myles Dishes on Denver, the Altitude and Renovating in Breckenridge

By Amber TaufenJanuary 22, 2024

“Colorado is life! I love Colorado, let me just tell you. So many exciting things happening in Denver, I’m a huge fan of Denver.”

A memorial set up in honor of Dane Meyers, age seven, who was killed by Brandon Timms in Parker, Colorado.

Details Emerge About Parker Man Who Killed Partner, Her 7-Year-Old Son and Self: “Everyone Knew Them”

By Chris PerezJanuary 21, 2024

“They were well-liked in the community. They were just very loving people.”

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Reader: The Boeberts Are a Family Portrait of the Dumbing Down of Our Nation

By Westword ReadersJanuary 21, 2024

Commenters wonder if the Colorado congresswoman really represents the law-and-order party, and suggest a slogan for her CD4 run: Bye, bye Boebert!

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Reader: All Those Marijuana Taxes, and Colorado Still Needs More Money for Schools

By Westword StaffJanuary 20, 2024

As the only state with a decade of sales under its belt, Colorado has racked up some real records: over $15 billion in sales and nearly $3 billion in tax revenue.

Cars driving with various vanity plates.

H3LLYES: The Personalized License Plates the Colorado DMV Rejected in 2023

By Catie CheshireJanuary 19, 2024

Over 1,000 vanity plates were rejected in 2023, including Boobaru, Deez Nuts, Redrum and Rich Shit.

The Impact of Mixing Cannabis and Mushrooms

By Herbert FuegoJanuary 19, 2024

What happens to your body after mixing the two?

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Denver Zoo Defends Bachelor Elephant Herd After Making “Worst Zoos” List for 2023

By Bennito L. KeltyJanuary 19, 2024

Billy has landed the Denver Zoo on the list twice, and is described as one of “six sparring males with one job: pump out babies for profit.” But Billy isn’t part of the breeding program.

A woman and man conduct the first ever recreational marijuana sales in Denver

Who Wants the First Recreational Cannabis Ever Purchased?

By Thomas MitchellJanuary 19, 2024

It’s sitting in a closet right now.

cold thermometer

Last Weekend’s Arctic Blast Will Fuel Higher Xcel Bills

By Catie CheshireJanuary 18, 2024

When temperatures drop, extra demand for heat coupled with higher natural gas prices will fuel rising utility bills – but they won’t be as high as in 2023. Maybe.

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A mugshot of Adrian Alamillo-Gonzales, who is accused of kidnapping, attempted sexual assault and unlawful sexual contact.

Denver Cops Searching for Man Charged With Attacking and Kidnapping Women Outside Bars

By Chris PerezJanuary 18, 2024

Police are looking for Adrian Alamillo-Gonzales – a convicted felon who skipped a court date last month – as well as other possible victims.

Brown ibogaine powder

Newly Decriminalized Psychedelic Shows Significant Promise With PTSD

By Thomas MitchellJanuary 18, 2024

“This has resulted in advancement at work and vastly improved my ability to talk to my children and wife.”

A migrant gets a warm meal.

“No Freezing Sweep” Vote Postponed as Push for Migrant Support Heats Up

By Bennito L. KeltyJanuary 18, 2024

Mayor Mike Johnston and members of the Colorado delegation are asking Congress to take action to help communities overwhelmed by the flood of migrants.

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The outside of a brick bar.

Developers’ “Wet Dream” Could be Residents’ Worst Nightmare: Closing the Dark Horse

By Catie CheshireJanuary 17, 2024

“Aside from being the only bar in Boulder worth a damn, the Dark Horse has been a cornerstone of the city for decades.”

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