“It’s an absolutely amazing story,” says KNUS radio host Steffan Tubbs about the subject of 25 Steps, his latest documentary film, which debuts on June 6. “And I had to tell it.”
While officials work to implement Denver Mayor Michael Hancock’s mobility action plan, whose goals include 30 percent of commuters walking, biking or taking public transit to work by 2030, traffic engineering manager Michael Finochio and his staff are trying to at least incrementally improve the current traffic situation, especially in Denver’s Central Business District, where what is known as the 2018 Downtown Signal Retiming Project is underway.
The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Law’s political action committee has endorsed Representative Jared Polis’s 2018 campaign for governor of Colorado. And NORML executive director Erik Altieri is psyched that Polis, a Democrat, is as enthusiastic about this backing as the venerable cannabis advocacy group is in regard to his candidacy.
Despite passing through both the Senate and House by vast margins, HB 1263 has yet to receive Hickenlooper’s signature.
The story of the FBI agent who accidentally shot someone while executing a back flip at Mile High Spirits Distillery over the weekend went national with the speed of social media, and plenty of folks on Twitter quickly made sport of the bizarre situation. But now, as witnessed by a hilarious segment on last night’s edition of The Daily Show With Trevor Noah, the professionals are getting involved.
Two immigrant rights organizations file a detailed complaint with the federal government listing serious accusations of medical and mental health maltreatment at Colorado’s only immigrant detention center.
Just hours after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Lakewood baker who refused to make a wedding cake for a same-sex couple, Republican state lawmakers jumped on the chance to get voters to turn out for the November elections. They say that if a red majority sweeps into office, there could be reforms to the Colorado Civil Rights Division and its commission, which started it all.
The options are limited, but not absent.
As the National Parks prepare for the throngs of summer visitors, so are the many species of wildlife that are sincerely and extremely thrilled to become a part of your seasonal memories, Facebook photos and stories that you will share with family and friends at barbecues. No, really. They want you to know that they just live for that sort of shit.
Attorney Paula Greisen is no fan of the 7-2 U.S. Supreme Court decision in favor of Masterpiece Cakeshop owner Jack Phililps and fears negative repercussions. But she sees positives in some of the language used in the majority opinion, as well as the lack of sweeping pronouncements that might have turned back the clock on LGBTQ rights.
Jeff Hunt, among the main coordinators of the Western Conservative Summit at Colorado Christian University, says comic Samantha Bee’s recent description of First Daughter Ivanka Trump as a “feckless cunt” isn’t the only reason representatives of Full Frontal, her take-no-prisoners TBS show, have been denied press credentials for this year’s event, which gets underway on Friday, June 8.
The restaurant’s license could be revoked or suspended after the August hearing.
On May 30, about two hours after the publication of the Westword post “Fit Cannabis Girl v. Wheat Ridge’s Bid to Shut Down Her Pot-Friendly Gym,” a detective knocked on the door of Break the Stigma Fitness and handed owner Jennessa Lea a final order to vacate the premises by June 4. When she spoke to Westword yesterday, mere hours before leaving both the facility and the State of Colorado, she was understandably emotional.
A bill that passed the Colorado General Assembly that would’ve allowed marijuana dispensaries to open their own tasting rooms was vetoed by Governor John Hickenlooper today, June 4.
A woman who spent ten years in prison before being cleared of any wrongdoing has filed a federal lawsuit against two investigators, claiming that they fabricated evidence to convict her of fatally injuring her 19-month-old son.
Today, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of Jack Phillips, owner of Denver’s Masterpiece Cakeshop, who objected to baking a wedding cake for a gay couple, Charlie Craig and David Mullins, back in 2012 because of his Christian views. And while the decision isn’t as sweeping as some critics feared, it’s expected to cause repercussions that could be felt for years to come.
Hemp heads, rejoice! This week is for you.
The story of an FBI agent whose gun accidentally discharged while he was backflipping at a Denver nightclub is continuing to spread today. But as amusing as it is to watch network anchors grapple with this material, the reactions of Twitter users are even more interesting.
The ten most expensive apartments for rent in metro Denver right now demonstrate that the market for high-end residences shows no sign of lagging. The two priciest go for more than $10,000 per month.
Come down from that Rocky Mountain high and get serious about Colorado’s cannabis business.
After a marijuana-fueled online adventure, Larry and Kathie J, one of Denver’s favorite radio teams, are back on the airwaves after an incredibly tumultuous year, and they’re ready to double your pleasure. Today, they’re debuting at not one but two stations, with a morning show on FLO 107.1 and a rebroadcast of the program during the afternoon at Jammin’ 101.5.
Jennessea Lea must close her business on Monday, June 4.
