Reader: My neighbors’ pot smoking is so annoying I’m moving out of Denver

After the Denver City Council passed an amendment allowing pot smoking on front porches and front lawns, most of the comments that followed were supportive of the move -- but not all. Here's the post from someone whose own bitter experiences with a pot-smoking neighbor has left him at wit's...
By Michael Roberts
Carbonatix Pre-Player Loader

Audio By Carbonatix

After the Denver City Council passed an amendment allowing pot smoking on front porches and front lawns, most of the comments that followed were supportive of the move — but not all. Here’s the post from someone whose own bitter experiences with a pot-smoking neighbor has left him at wit’s end.

Greg Eckenrode writes:

We have neighbors who have smoked so much, underage as well, that our house was filled with the smoke. This is wrong. They have been told. They continue to do it. And it hasn’t been legal. Guess I will just sell my house and move out of Denver.

Keep Westword Free

We’re $2,500 away from our spring campaign goal!
We’re aiming to raise $20,000. Your support ensures Westword can continue watching out for you and our community. No paywall. Always accessible. Daily online and weekly in print.

SUPPORT US TODAY
$20,000
Notice of Collection | Terms | Privacy

Send your story tips to the author, Michael Roberts.

For more memorable takes, visit our Comment of the Day archive.

Keep Westword Free

No paywall. Always accessible. We’re always watching out for you and our community — but we need your help to keep us going strong. Help keep Westword free and in print every week.

Select how much you'd like to contribute

/month
Support Us Today

Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword‘s news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor’s degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master’s degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

michaelrobertscolo@gmail.com

Loading latest posts...