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Colorado Polling Institute Transparent on Denver Data, but Not Donors

Colorado Polling Institute Transparent on Denver Data, but Not Donors

Cannabis Leaders React to Potential Rescheduling

Cannabis Leaders React to Potential Rescheduling

Park Hill Golf Course, Pickleball and City Appointees on Agenda for Denver Parks & Rec

By Catie Cheshire
Aug 30, 2023

According to a memo from Mayor Mike Johnston's Vibrant Denver transition committee, Parks & Recreation needs to get back in touch with the community.
New Natural Medicine Division Announces Public Sessions for Psychedelic Rulemaking

By Thomas Mitchell
Aug 29, 2023

The new state psychedelics department is holding five public sessions in September and October to address lingering questions and upcoming rules.
Hearing Officer Recommends Approval of Cannabis-Friendly Bar and Spa

By Thomas Mitchell
Aug 29, 2023

Pure Elevations would become Denver's first licensed cannabis spa and micro-dispensary, where guests could purchase and consume products.
Denver Continues to Crack Down on Unlicensed Cannabis Events

By Thomas Mitchell
Aug 23, 2023

A pot-friendly movie screening of Grandma's Boy would have violated public consumption rules, according to officials.
Opening These Fourteeners Was an Uphill Battle...and Then I Bagged the Wrong Peak

By Bennito L. Kelty
Aug 23, 2023

Sermon on the mount: Climbing is a holy activity in Colorado, and I sinned.
Judge Rules Against Aurora Strong-Mayor Challenge, Hearing With City Clerk Up Next

By Bennito L. Kelty
Aug 22, 2023

An Arapahoe County judge has ruled against a lawsuit to remove Aurora's divisive strong-mayor proposal from the ballot — but the fight's not over yet.
Governor Polis Signs Executive Order Expediting and Boosting Affordable Housing Funding

By Bennito L. Kelty
Aug 21, 2023

The executive order will help speed up loans and grants related to affordable housing projects, with a main goal of "improving livability" in Colorado.
Hickenlooper Stops By His Old Stamping Grounds to Ketchup With Favorite Hot Dog Vendor

By Bennito L. Kelty
Aug 18, 2023

The Denver mayor-turned-senator took time out of his busy schedule to visit legendary vendor Marcella Armas, who's served the city's top dogs for decades.
Youth Advisory Council Proposes Solutions for Violence, Mental Health and Gender-Affirming Practices

By Catie Cheshire
Aug 11, 2023

The Colorado Youth Advisory Council has ideas on school shootings, the mental and physical health of young people, and gender-affirming care practices.
Thanks to New Law, Pregnant Women Can Now Avoid Incarceration in Colorado

By Bennito L. Kelty
Aug 11, 2023

Passed by the Colorado Legislature, HB23-1187 urges courts to offer bonds or other alternatives.
Former Aurora City Attorney Files Lawsuit Over Mike Coffman's Strong-Mayor Proposal

By Bennito L. Kelty
Aug 9, 2023

Former Aurora city attorney Charlie Richardson has filed a lawsuit to alter Mayor Mike Coffman's strong-mayor proposal before it hits the November ballot.
State Marijuana Audit Highlights Need for Enforcement Improvements

By Thomas Mitchell
Aug 9, 2023

Dispensaries pass underage sales checks at a high rate, but the inspections aren't consistent enough, according to a state audit.
Denver Department of Public Safety Unveils New Transparency Dashboards

By Catie Cheshire
Aug 9, 2023

The city unveiled two new public dashboards this week, showing first responder data and info about disciplinary probes in the Denver Sheriff Department.
Mexican Consulate Touts Big Boost in Services for People Living in Colorado

By Bennito L. Kelty
Aug 7, 2023

The Mexican Consulate in Denver has issued more than 15,000 Mexican passports this year and more than 7,000 Mexican IDs.
Mayor Johnston Greenlights First Homeless Sweep Despite Having Nowhere to Put People

By Bennito L. Kelty
Aug 2, 2023

The city's first homeless sweep under the Johnston administration will happen on Friday, August 4, at an encampment in Denver's Five Points neighborhood.
Mayor Johnston's Town Hall Series Continues After Emotional First Event in Five Points

By Bennito L. Kelty
Aug 1, 2023

Denver's new mayor plans to continue his town hall series on homelessness tonight with a public meeting at the Denver Dream Center on Curtis Street.
Colorado Coalition for the Homeless Houses Resources for Denver's Emergency Mission

By Bennito L. Kelty
Jul 31, 2023

Having led HOST and now head of CCH, Britta Fisher is a natural bridge between the city and the nonprofit that Denver has relied on heavily to help with housing and services for the homeless population.
Aurora Mayoral Candidates Talk About Possibly Having "Strong Mayor" System

By Bennito L. Kelty
Jul 28, 2023

Colorado's third biggest city is flirting with the idea of following in Denver, Pueblo and Colorado Springs' footsteps with a "strong mayor" system.
Denver Wants Marijuana Grows to Be Less Stinky

By Thomas Mitchell
Jul 26, 2023

With "high rates" of businesses not following odor control rules, the city is prepared to take action. But what makes pot so stinky?
Denver Is Training Interpreters for Free to Facilitate Language Access for Immigrants and Refugees

By Bennito L. Kelty
Jul 25, 2023

City officials are looking to train anyone who is proficient in English and one of more than a dozen languages, including Cantonese, Arabic, Spanish and Swahili.

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