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Large psilocybin mushroom on white dinner plate

Reader: Mushrooms? Finally, a Reason to Shop in Denver!

By Westword ReadersMarch 8, 2025

The city plans to license facilitators and healing centers that use psilocybin.

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Welcome Matters to All Residents: In Defense of Belonging in Denver

By Terence RogersMarch 8, 2025

“I am proud that Mayor Mike Johnson had the courage to defend the city of Denver in Washington, to take a stand for decency, kindness and belonging for all in the Mile High City.”

Mayor Mike Johnston listens to a resident.

Heading for the Hot Seat: Mr. Johnston Goes to Washington

By Patricia CalhounMarch 5, 2025

Fifty inquisitors and not a Highland Mommy in sight during today’s congressional hearing on sanctuary cities.

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Colorado Is at the Center of a Fight for Democracy and the Future of AI

By Juan Sebastián PintoMarch 2, 2025

“I love the idea of getting a drone and having light fentanyl-laced urine spraying on analysts that tried to screw us,” says the CEO of Palantir Technologies

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Reader: Del Taco Made Taco Bell Seem Decent

By Westword ReadersMarch 2, 2025

Eighteen of the state’s nineteen locations of Del Taco closed this week, and some diners will miss them.

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The Latest Freedom Fight in Colorado: Tamales

By Angel MerlosMarch 2, 2025

“That expendable income from the sale of burritos really helped our family stay healthy and happy without putting a strain on the rest of our income.”

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Reader: Will You Offer Ideas for a Date With Sugar Mamas Next?

By Westword ReadersMarch 2, 2025

Our “It’s a Date” suggestions for where to go with a sugar daddy inspired some sour responses.

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Colorado Is Tackling Air Pollution in Vulnerable Neighborhoods by Regulating Five Air Toxics

By Jenni ShearstonMarch 1, 2025

The state is taking a major step to protect people from air pollutants that cause cancer or other major health problems,

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Reader: If Restaurants Don’t Get Relief, a Lot Will Be Out of Business

By Westword ReadersFebruary 23, 2025

The hearing on House Bill 1208 inspired hours of testimony, with plenty of conflicting, confusing numbers.

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Why Do Skiers Sunburn So Easily on the Slopes? A Snow Scientist Explains

By Steven R. FassnachtFebruary 23, 2025

It’s a bluebird day in the mountains. But beware the snow!

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Is This the End of the Denver Food Scene as We Know It?

By Aaron CrunkiltonFebruary 23, 2025

“I am inspired every day by what my mom accomplished with so little, and I am so proud to tell her story.”

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Reader: They Have Destroyed Central Colfax, Which Looks LIke a War Zone

By Westword ReadersFebruary 23, 2025

Bus Rapid Transit was supposed to help the legendary street. But will businesses survive the project?

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Reader: Promises Made and Promises Kept. Trump’s Doing What We Voted for!

By Westword ReadersFebruary 22, 2025

Regardless of parties and politics, Coloradans love this state’s (very) great outdoors)

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Rethinking Cannabis Use Disorder: A Harm Reduction Approach for Medical Patients

By Joanna S. ZeigerFebruary 22, 2025

“Why is it that patients who take prednisone, insulin…and a myriad of other medications daily or regularly to manage chronic conditions don’t face the same scrutiny?

High Point Creamery Owner Erika Thomas Calls for Support of the Restaurant Relief Bill

High Point Creamery Owner Erika Thomas Calls for Support of the Restaurant Relief Bill

By Erika ThomasFebruary 20, 2025

“We don’t want a handout; we want a fair shot.”

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Reader: Kendrick Lamar Killed It. Go Cry in Your Coors Light

By Westword ReadersFebruary 16, 2025

The rapper’s halftime show at the Super Bowl scored with most viewers.

Reader: Dinosaurs at Zeppelin Station? A Marketing Scheme 65 Million Years in the Making

Reader: Dinosaurs at Zeppelin Station? A Marketing Scheme 65 Million Years in the Making

By Westword ReadersFebruary 16, 2025

Josh Schmitz plans to transform the space into Clever Girl, but some people think that’s a dumb idea.

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Reader: What Kind of Society Has a Need for Professional Huggers?

By Westword ReadersFebruary 16, 2025

Professional cuddlers are becoming popular. But some people don’t embrace the idea.

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Reader: I’m Tired of Scanning and Bagging My Groceries During This Strike…Oh, Never Mind

By Westword ReadersFebruary 15, 2025

After a judge rejected most of King Soopers’s restraining order requests, the workers are picketing again today.

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The Newspaper Trail That Led Me to the Westword Culture Editor Gig

By Kristen FioreFebruary 11, 2025

Being in a buzzing newsroom with an arts scene to cover is where I feel at home.

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Reader: I’m a Veteran and Bombshells Is Just Cheesy and Inappropriate

By Westword StaffFebruary 9, 2025

The military-themed breastaurant is now open downtown.

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Readin’, Writin’ and Far-Rightin’: Lauren Boebert Takes Aim at the Department of Education

By Teague BohlenFebruary 9, 2025

“I’m with President Trump!… School choice is the way to go!”

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