The latest data obtained by Westword from the Denver Police Department shows that enforcement of Denver’s unauthorized camping ordinance – better known as the “urban camping ban” — remains at elevated levels since regular sweeps of the homeless began in March. Here is the updated chart: The urban camping ban…
A few weeks back, Denver Post subscribers were flabbergasted when sports columnist Woody Paige left the paper after thirty years of covering local teams — most notably (and most frequently) the Denver Broncos, who kick off the NFL season and their defense of their championship tonight in a nationally televised…
Last week, we updated our post about the ten Denver neighborhoods with the least-expensive rent for a one-bedroom apartment by comparing current prices with those from last year at the same time. As we noted, multiple reports have shown that Denver rent prices have fallen over the past twelve months. Yet…
The River North neighborhood has gone from industrial corridor to hipster magnate, full of bars, restaurants and apartment buildings. And this week developers of the area released a rendering of what the neighborhood will look like in four years (above photo), when at least fifteen projects currently in the works are…
Dear Stoner: I see these scam ads on Craigslist that rip off folks just looking for a little relief. It used to be just regular face-to-face local delivery, but now it’s a constant scam pretending that they’ll ship products out of state. Does any police department ever track down these…
Notorious Aspen cop kicker Landin Smith has withdrawn a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity for his latest alleged booting episodes. Instead, he’s admitted to a felony and a misdemeanor offense after the prosecutor in the case reportedly agreed not to seek a prison sentence against him.
Todd Helton, arguably the greatest player in Colorado Rockies history, is swinging for the fences one more time. But this time, the field of play is real estate. Helton is selling his spectacular home in Brighton through REColorado, which has affixed an asking price of $2,295,000. And as you can see…
Why the hell is faux-marijuana known as spice so popular in pot-friendly Colorado? This question was begged by a 169-count indictment issued by a Jefferson County grand jury against John Swanson and Michael Whitney late last month As noted by the First Judicial District DA’s office, the two men are…
A national organization of higher-ed faculty is pressing Colorado lawmakers to investigate hiring and salary practices in the state’s community college system, claiming that the system is teeming with cash — and highly compensated administrators — while the bulk of the courses are taught by part-time professors who are paid…
When Lillian Ballard moved into a transitional-housing facility for women leaving the sex industry and survivors of sex trafficking, nobody, herself included, thought that she would last there. During her first three days at Street’s Hope in Denver, Ballard suffered from severe panic attacks, spending the majority of her time…
The University of Colorado’s A-line is getting an F: After months of headaches, delays and denials, last week RTD withheld more than $800K from the contracting firm hired to run the four-month-old “train to the plane” route…for the next 34 years. But the A-line is just one of the problems…
Ricky Nixon, a onetime Denver cop fired multiple times in connection with what his critics see as horrific examples of police bruality, has another chance to don his badge again, thanks to a ruling in Denver District Court If his name rings a bell, it should. We’ve written plenty of…
Denver has a reputation as one of the more technologically advanced cities in the country — yet, as we’ve reported, our cell phone service has a national reputation for sucking. And two new reports reinforce it. According to data from the websites RootMetrics and Ookla, Denver’s mobile speeds are among the worst in the…
We recently reported about three Denver deputies fired for excessive force and why they may not stay fired. But while the cases involving the three men — William Jackson, Steven Roybal and Monwell Fuller — may be the most serious disciplinary matters involving Denver Sheriff Department personnel of late, they’re hardly the…
Kayvan Khalatbari, an early ganjapreneur, recently sold Denver Relief to Willie Nelson for his Willie’s Reserve. Now Khalatbari, an arts supporter (Sexpot Comedy) and activist (he ran for Denver City Council last year) has announced plans for Art&, a new event set for September 16 at the renovated McNichols Building. …
Between numerous homeless sweeps, new development popping up like weeds, crime on the 16th Street Mall, the upcoming election and the ever-evolving pot industry, it’s been a busy summer. There’s no better time than the present — and a three-day weekend — to catch up on the latest news on…
The cannabis industry has become a growing component of Colorado’s economy — and it’s also become a major contributor to charitable efforts. The Clinic held its seventh annual Clinic Charity Classic at Arrowhead Golf Club last week; every year proceeds from the tournament are donated to aid in the fight against…
Sometimes it may not feel like it, but much progress has been made in the fight for women’s rights. Take birth control. It’s hard to imagine now, but a hundred years ago it was illegal to even tell someone about it, much less try to practice it. A pivotal contributor…
Marijuana home grows may be “the new meth houses,” according to the Drug Enforcement Administration. In a June report, the DEA’s Denver division compared residential marijuana grows in Colorado to “the meth houses of the 1990s” and warned of the potential threats and nuisances of home-growing operations. “Marijuana grows often…
Reports of rising heroin use and drug dealing at Denver parks and along the Cherry Creek Greenway are backed up by statistics. According to Denver Parks and Recreation, police have made 128 felony arrests along the Cherry Creek trail, mostly for drug-related offenses, and over the past year, an estimated…
Stagecoach State Park, south of Steamboat Springs near Oak Creek, is among many gorgeous slices of land incorporated in the Colorado Parks and Wildlife system. But late last month, the bucolic setting played host to a gruesome scene of the sort officials hope to avoid over Labor Day weekend, summer’s…
“Tastes so good, makes a grown man cry. Sweet. Cherry. Pie.” Those hair-metal lyrics compare a diner dessert to a woman’s genitalia — but I can’t refrain from singing the line whenever I come across a certain strain. However, I didn’t take the time to explain this to the budtender,…
