Over 70,000 Illegal Plants Pulled From Colorado Public Land in 2017
Colorado’s marijuana black market has become significantly smaller than the rest of the country’s since dispensaries showed up, it hasn’t evaporated.
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The Ten Best Hospitals in Colorado
U.S. News & World Report has just released its 2018 roster for the best hospitals in the country, as well as for each state. The highest finishers in Colorado are mainly clustered in the metro area, with the number one facility ranking nationally in eleven specialty areas and first in the country in one.
Ask a Stoner: Why Are Medical Dispensaries Disappearing?
Sadly, this looks like more of a trend than a phase.
Are Mentally Ill Inmates at Denver’s Main Jail Ever Put in Solitary Confinement?
Tom Upah says he’s been told by his son and at least one person involved in his case that after being diagnosed as mentally ill, Jonathan was kept in solitary confinement at Denver’s downtown detention center for 23 out of 24 hours each day.
How Much You Need to Make to Be a 1 Percenter Where You Live in Colorado
A recent study reveals how much money is required to break into the top 1 percent by income in cities and counties across Colorado, and the numbers at the top of the charts are eye-popping.
Jared Polis on How He’d Implement Universal Health Care in Colorado
Jared Polis has made universal health care a cornerstone of his campaign. But what, exactly, is universal health care, and how will he implement it?
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Jordan Vong’s Teenage Aunt to Be Charged as an Adult With Murder
The Denver District Attorney’s office has announced that it will file murder and child abuse accusations in the death of Jordan Vong, a seven-year-old Montbello resident, against his sixteen-year-old aunt. Moreover, the teen will be charged as an adult.
Denver Police Investigating Murders of Three Homeless Individuals
Denver Police discovered three deceased individuals — two men and one woman — behind an 8,000-square-foot building. On Thursday afternoon, DPD revealed that they believe the victims were homeless.
Colorado Marijuana Earnings Rebound in June, on Pace for Growth in 2018
Dispensary earnings are still on pace for annual growth, according to the Department of Revenue.
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Fountain Valley Community Demands EPA Fix Contaminated Water
A Northeastern University study from 2013 showed that PFAS exposure was linked to six diseases: ulcerative colitis, pregnancy-induced hypertension, thyroid disease, testicular cancer and kidney cancer.
Accused Marijuana Fraudster Scott Pack Playing the Long Game
Alleged marijuana fraudster Scott Pack’s attorneys argue that he shouldn’t have to face a lawsuit accusing him of fraud until the conclusion of a criminal case that was originally scheduled to take place in June but has now been put off until May 20, 2019.
Two Fatal Motorcycle Accidents in One Day and Tips to Prevent More Tragedies
The vulnerability of motorcyclists on Colorado roads was underscored last week by a single tragic day in Aurora. On July 30, authorities responded to two accidents involving motorcycles in the area. They took place just five hours apart, and in both cases, the motorcyclists were killed.
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Denver Neighborhoods That Give Homebuyers Best Bang for Their Buck
A recent study determined that home affordability in Denver was the second-worst in the country. But new data shows that consumers who otherwise might not be able to purchase a home in the area can still do so if they look in one of nine Denver neighborhoods that offer the best bang for the buck.
Seven Other Crimes Possibly Perpetrated by Walker Stapleton’s Nannies
In 2015, Walker Stapleton and his wife Jenna traveled a lot and left their three children in the care of as many nannies. But according to the Stapletons, the nannies behaved badly, stealing a variety of things including cash, some jewelry, a hat, a belt, hair ribbons, a sippy cup, underpants. You know, the usual.
Reader: Cultivation for Personal Use Should Not Be a Crime
Dan and Ashley thought they were following the rules when they started growing four marijuana plants in their backyard.
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Could a Libertarian Represent the “People’s Republic” of Boulder?
Roger Barris is trying to do what no other libertarian has done in Colorado: get into Congress.
Reader: How About Taxing Real Estate Developers to Pay for Parks?
Denver City Council president Jolon Clark has proposed a sales tax that would, as he tells it, improve and expand parks in the Mile High City.
New Marijuana Nonprofit Incubator Coming to Denver
Sometimes people need a little help with what they want to build, says a founder.
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After Triple Homicide, How Safe Do Commuters Feel at Nearby RTD Station?
But East Colfax still rates as more sketchy than South Broadway.
Ax Handle Attacker Alex Ewing Named Suspect in Bennett Family Murders
At a press conference this morning, representatives of the Aurora Police Department and other local law enforcement agencies confirmed that Alex Christopher Ewing, a 57-year-old prisoner in Nevada, where he’s serving time for brutally beating a couple with an ax handle, has been named in arrest warrants related to the 1984 hammer killings of Bruce, Debra and Melissa Bennett and the severe wounding of Vanessa Bennett, then age three, as well as the murder of Lakewood resident Patricia Louise Smith six days earlier.
Denver Will Vote on Proposed Sales-Tax Increase to Support Mental Health
The Caring 4 Denver initiative proposes raising $45 million annually by increasing Denver’s sales and use taxes by a quarter of one percent (an additional 25 cents on a $100 purchase).
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Sparking Change With Dispensary Owner and Activist Wanda James
The pot entrepreneur and activist was the first black woman to open a dispensary in Colorado, and was honored with a lifetime achievement award at the 2017 Cannabis Business Awards for her role in the commercial rise of the plant.