Douglas Bruce Joins Race for Colorado’s 5th Congressional District – but His Reputation Precedes Him
Best known for creating the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights, his other claims to fame include kicking photographers and felony tax evasion.
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Walking the Talk: City Wants Feedback on Changes to Its New Sidewalk Fees
Proposed changes would create a flat fee for residential units and change who can get discounts on the new sidewalk fee.
Mile High 420 Festival Returning Under Same Organizers in 2024
Like last year, the festival will be free to the public, but with an age limit.
Dog Owners Pushing for Off-Leash Hours in Denver Parks, but City Bites Back
“People in the parks don’t feel safe with the dogs running around off-leash and not knowing how they’re going to react to their presence.”
Jeff Hunt and Bill Thorpe on Politics, Faith and the Taylor Swift Tie to New KNUS Show
“Bill is the independent thinker, and I’m the rock-ribbed, MAGA-loving conservative,” says Hunt.
No More “Sweeps” or “Migrants”? Denver Rolls Out the “Welcoming” Mat
“We consider ourselves a place that has traditionally put pride and put value on being welcoming to immigrants.”
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Seventeen Years Later, No Arrest in Murder of Ken Gorman, Founder of Denver 420 Rally
“The 420 Rally seeks to carry on the tradition set by Governor Pothead Ken Gorman.”
Marijuana Recall Hits 28 Colorado Dispensaries
The flagged marijuana was sold between April and December of last year, mostly in the Denver area.
SeaQuest Littleton Animals Rescued by Denver Zoo and Downtown Aquarium
The interactive wildlife facility ended its controversial history in Colorado on February 4 and the animals have been moved to new, happier homes.
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Hash Makers Mix Rosin Together in Unique Collaboration
The first-of-its-kind collaboration barely produced 100 grams, so it won’t be around very long.
CannaBuffs Want to Rebuild CU’s Relationship With Cannabis
Almost twenty years after CU Boulder became a famous 4/20 stomping ground, the school’s student cannabis club is trying to create a new reputation.
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.
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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.
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.”
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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.
Why Colorado Tokers Love Early Riser
Early to rise, early to bed.
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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.”