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Ask a Stoner: What International Cities Are Marijuana-Friendly?

By Herbert FuegoNovember 1, 2018

Vancouver, Toronto or Montreal seem a little nicer now, eh?

Jared Polis Attacked With Misspelled, Homophobic Bumper Stickers

By Michael RobertsNovember 1, 2018

Homophobic bumper stickers attacking Jared Polis represent a new low for the Colorado governor’s race.

Trick-or-Treating Warnings Don’t Stop Halloween From Being Killer for Dispensaries

By Thomas MitchellOctober 31, 2018

Dispensary sales in Colorado seem to be doing just fine on Halloween in spite of the misguided fears surrounding edibles.

Jury Nullification, Juror Tampering and Murder in State Supreme Court Case

By Michael RobertsOctober 31, 2018

The Colorado Supreme Court has agreed to hear a bizarre case that combines jury nullification, juror tampering and a grisly murder that left five people dead.

OpenAir’s Mike Flanagan Leaving CPR Affiliate on Launch Anniversary

By Michael RobertsOctober 31, 2018

OpenAir’s Mike Flanagan talks about his career in broadcasting upon the occasion of his retirement from Colorado Public Radio.

With Demaryius Thomas Trade, Are the Broncos Throwing in the Towel on the Season?

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghOctober 31, 2018

After shipping Demaryius Thomas to the Texans, the Broncos may be entering rebuild mode.

Why Colorado Tokers Love Cornbread

By Herbert FuegoOctober 31, 2018

A child of Rare Dankness #2 and Katsu Bubba Kush, Cornbread hails from Denver breeder Rare Dankness.

Albus Brooks: Denver Needs Supervised Use Site Whether Trump Likes It or Not

By Michael RobertsOctober 31, 2018

Denver City Councilmember Albus Brooks previews his bill for a Denver supervised-use, safe-injection site of the sort to which the Trump administration objects.

Why Pumpkins Rot So Fast in Denver (and How to Keep Them Fresh)

By Chris WalkerOctober 31, 2018

It’s all about temperature and the pumpkins’ cellular health.

Why Big Oil Chose the Nuclear Option to 112: Amendment 74

By David Sirota and Chase WoodruffOctober 30, 2018

The Colorado ballot measure is only eleven words long, but it could have devastating effects.

Drilling Down Into Oil and Gas Contributions to Pro-74, Anti-112 Campaigns

By David Sirota and Chase WoodruffOctober 30, 2018

The groups fighting for 112 and against 74 are being vastly outspent.

Slightly Less Lame Kansas Now Allows Sale of New Belgium Hemp Beer

By Thomas MitchellOctober 30, 2018

“It could also be that Kansas, like many other states in our glorious union, finally got a whiff of how versatile and sustainable of a crop industrial hemp can be, and how it could play a much bigger role in our economy.”

Mike Coffman on Trump, the Migrant Caravan, Guns and Polls

By Chris BianchiOctober 30, 2018

Our wide-ranging interview with GOP Congressman Mike Coffman touches on hot-button issues.

Jason Crow on Health Care, Guns, Polls and Mike Coffman

By Chris BianchiOctober 30, 2018

Our wide-ranging conversation with the Democratic challenger in the closely-watched 6th District congressional race.

Ex-CU Coach’s Victim: Don’t Slap His Wrist for Assaulting Me 100 Times

By Michael RobertsOctober 30, 2018

Pam Fine has launched a petition decrying a potential plea deal with ex-University of Colorado Boulder assistant football coach Joe Tumpkin, who’s been charged with assaulting her.

Possible Break in Case of Hit-and-Run at Homeless Camp Near <i>Westword</i>

Possible Break in Case of Hit-and-Run at Homeless Camp Near Westword

By Michael RobertsOctober 30, 2018

Denver police are doing forensics work on a vehicle that may have been involved in a hit-and-run that injured six members of a homeless camp near Westword’s Tenth and Broadway office.

Ask a Stoner: Should I Eat Edibles or Smoke Pot Before a Plane Ride?

By Herbert FuegoOctober 30, 2018

Make sure your tolerance is strong enough to handle being high while getting through security and then sitting on an airplane.

Rick Lewis Signs Contract to Keep Doing Double Duty With KOA, The Fox

By Michael RobertsOctober 30, 2018

Rick Lewis talks about his new contract to continue starring in the 103.5 The Fox morning show, the KOA afternoon-drive show and Denver Broncos broadcasts.