Former Mayor John Hickenlooper Urges Mike Johnston to Keep Up the Fight for Federal Migrant Support
“He might be a little too skinny to be intimidating when he’s got his fists clenched. But he’s doing the heavy lifting.”
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Psychedelics Conventions Returning to Denver in 2024, 2025
The Colorado Convention Center is set to host major psychedelic industry expos in 2024 and 2025.
DoBetterDNVR: This Social Media Account Shines an Uncomfortable Light on the City
The @DoBetterDNVR pages on Instagram and X have gone viral over the past year, going from 3,000 followers to over 40,000 in less than eight months.
Shroom Service! Westword to Host Psychedelics Members-Only Event at Mercury Cafe
Curious about Colorado’s new psychedelics rules? On April 11, Cannabis & Psychedelics Editor Thomas Mitchell will host a panel of experts at Mercury Cafe in downtown Denver.
Special Delivery: Denver’s Bike Messengers, Including the North American Champ, Keep the Wheels Turning
“I know virtually everyone on the streets here, and I know people who used to be on the streets.”
Meet the Newlyweds Who Tied the Knot During Denver’s Marriage Marathon
Thirteen couples got hitched during the annual Valentine’s Day event. Ten of them told us why.
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Conservation in the West Poll 2024: People More Worried About Outdoors Than Ever Before
“What’s striking here is both the breadth and the intensity of support that voters offer for taking action to conserve lands in the West.”
Ballot Initiative Granting Gun Rights to Marijuana Users Resubmitted
The ballot question was denied in January, but proponents have updated the initiative and hope to gather signatures in the spring.
After Nearly All-White School Board Tries (and Fails) to Close Wyatt Academy, Five Members Resign
Community leaders tell Westword that Wyatt’s board did not accurately represent its large BIPOC student population, which was evident in its closure push.
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Why Colorado Tokers Love Early Riser
Early to rise, early to bed.
Call Me August: Colorado Students Ask Legislators to Let Them Change Their Names in School
“We’re trying to ensure that, for trans students and nonbinary students and gender diverse students, school can be a safe place.”
Nuggets Honoring Lunar New Year by Giving Refugee Advocate Nga Vuong-Sandoval First Shot
“I’m representing those who are not professional basketball players but appreciate the game, and I’m representing those who are 5’2.”
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How Does Cannabis Use Impact Tylenol and Advil?
Ibuprofen and Tylenol can lessen the effects of weed, while cannabis users may be more tolerant of painkillers.
Marijuana Social Equity Bill Faces Uphill Climb
Colorado’s marijuana social equity program “is not working,” according to a business owner who helped create it.
Wed Alert: Colorado Is One of the Easiest Places to Get Hitched
Dozens of couples will say “I do” during Denver’s Marriage Marathon on Valentine’s Day – but there are even easier ways to get married in Colorado.
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Dead Alert: Checking Into the Stanley Hotel History, Sale and Grandpa Bredo’s New Home
“It has always drained my wallet, but it’s given back in threefold, tenfold, and they’re never going to build another Stanley.”
Black Excellence in Denver Public Schools: Where It Stands and Why It Was Attacked on X
DPS adopted a Black Excellence Resolution in 2019 to “improve Black students’ academic achievement” and create an environment where they can “thrive.”
The Six Largest Dispensary Chains in Colorado
Even as other states get in the pool, Colorado’s marijuana industry still has plenty of retail outlets.
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College Students Help Create Bill to Remove Sales Taxes on Textbooks
Bill sponsors hope local governments will follow their lead.
Why George Brauchler Left KNUS to Run for New District Attorney Post
“I was a conservative talk-show host, but I was not viewed as a die-hard Trump supporter.”
How Is a Total Wine & More Selling THC Drinks?
Only in Minnesota, but not in Colorado.
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Reader: Anything Would Be Better Than the Denver Airport’s Old Security Screening
But be prepared: The DIA trains will be down for six nights this week.