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A single cannabis bud

Ask a Stoner: My Dispensary Shake Is Always Full of Nugs

By Herbert FuegoJuly 13, 2023

Sounds like a hook up, but let’s dive into it.

A man holds a bill in his hands over a coffee table.

Xcel Rate Increase Dropping From $312 Million to $45 Million Still Not Enough, Public Blasts

By Catie CheshireJuly 13, 2023

Though Xcel Energy lowered its $312 million requested rate increase to $45 million, people still want the Public Utilities Commission to say no to the ask.

Inside a marijuana cultivation green house in Colorado

Colorado Marijuana Prices Rise for First Time Since 2021 – Sort Of

By Thomas MitchellJuly 12, 2023

Sitting at record lows since last October, Colorado’s marijuana prices finally increased in July. But closing businesses are still affecting the market.

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Paul DeMarte, left, and Mike Genova, right, talk about unknown movies for their Denver podcast, Rabbit Troop Sucks.

Denver Film Gurus Talk Hidden Gems, Unknown Movie Roles on Podcast

By Bennito L. KeltyJuly 12, 2023

Childhood friends Paul DeMarte and Mike Genova talk about films you’ve never heard of on their Denver-based podcast Rabbit Troop Sucks.

The trees placed on Bannock Street in 2020.

Tree-chery in Denver: City Letting Bannock Street Trees Die to Save “Expensive” Planters

By Benjamin NeufeldJuly 12, 2023

The city had hoped to plant the trees permanently in various spots downtown or in parks, but there’s a problem: They’re stuck in “expensive” planters.

Party Animal cannabis strain

Why Colorado Tokers Love Party Animal

By Herbert FuegoJuly 12, 2023

A hybrid born from Animal Cookies, Party Animal is known for bag appeal and sociable effects.

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CBS4 Denver General Manager Tim Wieland on His Health Crisis

CBS4 Denver General Manager Tim Wieland on His Health Crisis

By Michael RobertsJuly 12, 2023

He was training for a marathon when symptoms hit.

City Forum Turns Into Episode of <i>Parks and Recreation</i> Starring Pickleball

City Forum Turns Into Episode of Parks and Recreation Starring Pickleball

By Catie CheshireJuly 11, 2023

There were Denver officials trying to figure out what people want, attendees unexpectedly passionate about pickleball and sitcom-esque technical difficulties.

Cannabis flower jars inside Boulder dispensary Helping Hands

Colorado Raises Marijuana Business Licensing Fees

By Thomas MitchellJuly 11, 2023

With the state’s pot industry in a two-year recession, most cannabis stakeholders opposed the move.

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High Hopes: Ten Ways That Denver Can Get Its Mojo Back

High Hopes: Ten Ways That Denver Can Get Its Mojo Back

By Patricia CalhounJuly 11, 2023

With Mike Johnston the first new mayor in twelve years, spirits are rising in the Mile High City.

Donny Burger cannabis strain

Ask a Stoner: What’s With All These Strains Named After Meat?

By Herbert FuegoJuly 11, 2023

Cannabis strains with more salty, savory qualities – such as Donny Burger, GMO and Garlic Breath – have sparked a revolution on the dispensary shelf.

Central Park Apartment Complex Removes “Luxury” From Sign After Complaints

Central Park Apartment Complex Removes “Luxury” From Sign After Complaints

By Catie CheshireJuly 11, 2023

After many complaints, the 7575 Town Center Apartments in Denver’s Central Park removed the word “luxury” from its sign – but didn’t actually fix anything.

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The protest on Friday, July 7, outside The Drip Café in Denver, Colorado.

Christian Coffeehouse Owner Calls for Truce After The Drip Cafe Targeted on First Friday

By Benjamin Neufeld and OthersJuly 10, 2023

“Our goal is to drive them out,” said Tyler Schillings, who joined the Denver Communists. “We want their business to not exist.”

Mark Ferrandino, the first gay legislator, will now lead the Office of State Planning and Budgeting for Gov. Jared Polis.

Mark Ferrandino Tapped by Governor Polis to Lead State Planning and Budget

By Bennito L. KeltyJuly 10, 2023

A political stalwart, Mark Ferrandino has been working in the Polis administration as executive director of Colorado’s Department of Revenue since 2020.

South Broadway dispensary Three Rivers in Denver

Openings and Closings: New Dispensaries on South Broadway

By Thomas MitchellJuly 10, 2023

The Mile High dispensary scene is constantly changing, especially in south Denver, where stores are opening, closing and changing ownership.

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Fly-Fishing Guide Erica Nelson Is Hooked on Connecting People With Water Conservation

By Catie CheshireJuly 10, 2023

She’s one of only two Indigenous female guides in Colorado.

woman with bowl of kava outside bar

Reader: Kava Is All About Community! Give the People a Chance!

By Westword StaffJuly 9, 2023

“It’s an acquired taste, for sure.”

Commentary: How Redistricting Impacted Denver’s District 9 City Council Race

By Joe MayallJuly 9, 2023

The demographics are very different today from what they were when Candi CdeBaca was elected in 2019.

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Digging Into the History of the Eisenhower Tunnel, Which Just Turned Fifty

By Teague BohlenJuly 9, 2023

Be prepared for waits during a year-long makeover, when you can contemplate these facts.

oreo cookies

Reader: The Funny Part Is That Oreoz Is Safer Than Oreos

By Westword StaffJuly 8, 2023

That’s the way the cookie crumbles.

Elitch Gardens recently renamed their historic wooden track roller coaster to Twister III: Storm Chaser as they keep the beloved ride alive.

From Cyclone to Twister III: Ride Through Denver’s Roller Coaster History

By Bennito L. KeltyJuly 7, 2023

Another chapter was added to the roller coaster history books last week with the debut of Twister III: Storm Chaser at Denver’s Elitch Gardens.

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Inside a Denver dispensary and clone bar

Concerns Raised Over Pot Influences on New Mayoral Business Licensing Committee

By Thomas MitchellJuly 7, 2023

“Cannabis is just that big. You can’t throw a rock and not hit someone who’s married to, works for or is related to a cannabis industry member.”

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