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Hello, Suburban Dispensaries. Goodbye, Mana Supply Co.
The west Denver dispensary has discounted everything until doors close for good.
Did the Denver Courthouse Have Bedbugs? Yes, but Not Anymore, Officials Say
“We have found no evidence of bedbugs since then. This was an isolated incident which our facilities personnel responded to quickly.”
Love at First Read: This Couple Met Through a 1991 Westword Romance Ad
Margerie Hicks and Doug Schuler spent years telling people how they met through a Westword personal, but didn’t keep the proof.
Battle on the Mountain: Kim Myles Dishes on Denver, the Altitude and Renovating in Breckenridge
“Colorado is life! I love Colorado, let me just tell you. So many exciting things happening in Denver, I’m a huge fan of Denver.”
Details Emerge About Parker Man Who Killed Partner, Her 7-Year-Old Son and Self: “Everyone Knew Them”
“They were well-liked in the community. They were just very loving people.”
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Reader: The Boeberts Are a Family Portrait of the Dumbing Down of Our Nation
Commenters wonder if the Colorado congresswoman really represents the law-and-order party, and suggest a slogan for her CD4 run: Bye, bye Boebert!
Reader: All Those Marijuana Taxes, and Colorado Still Needs More Money for Schools
As the only state with a decade of sales under its belt, Colorado has racked up some real records: over $15 billion in sales and nearly $3 billion in tax revenue.
H3LLYES: The Personalized License Plates the Colorado DMV Rejected in 2023
Over 1,000 vanity plates were rejected in 2023, including Boobaru, Deez Nuts, Redrum and Rich Shit.
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The Impact of Mixing Cannabis and Mushrooms
What happens to your body after mixing the two?
Denver Zoo Defends Bachelor Elephant Herd After Making “Worst Zoos” List for 2023
Billy has landed the Denver Zoo on the list twice, and is described as one of “six sparring males with one job: pump out babies for profit.” But Billy isn’t part of the breeding program.
Who Wants the First Recreational Cannabis Ever Purchased?
It’s sitting in a closet right now.
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Last Weekend’s Arctic Blast Will Fuel Higher Xcel Bills
When temperatures drop, extra demand for heat coupled with higher natural gas prices will fuel rising utility bills – but they won’t be as high as in 2023. Maybe.
Denver Cops Searching for Man Charged With Attacking and Kidnapping Women Outside Bars
Police are looking for Adrian Alamillo-Gonzales – a convicted felon who skipped a court date last month – as well as other possible victims.
Newly Decriminalized Psychedelic Shows Significant Promise With PTSD
“This has resulted in advancement at work and vastly improved my ability to talk to my children and wife.”
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“No Freezing Sweep” Vote Postponed as Push for Migrant Support Heats Up
Mayor Mike Johnston and members of the Colorado delegation are asking Congress to take action to help communities overwhelmed by the flood of migrants.
Developers’ “Wet Dream” Could be Residents’ Worst Nightmare: Closing the Dark Horse
“Aside from being the only bar in Boulder worth a damn, the Dark Horse has been a cornerstone of the city for decades.”
Former Nuggets Side With Carmelo Anthony on Nikola Jokic Getting No. 15
“Is it still a slap in the face to Carmelo? One hundred percent it is. But you can’t just sit and ignore the things Jokic is doing right now in his career.”
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Why Colorado Tokers Love RYLU
If you’re a big fan of candy terps or anything with consistent purple features, RYLU is worth a shot.
Do the Math: Migrant Students Double Enrollment at Ashley Elementary
“These are students I want to keep safe, I want to have them be happy, I want them on top of everything else feeling like this is their home.”
The Snow Was Great at Winter Park…and Then Skiers Tried to Get Home
While Denver was dealing with canceled flights, postponed school days and burst pipes, Berthoud Pass presented another challenge.
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Cannabis and Psychedelic Issues Coming to Colorado Lawmakers in 2024
Pot talks and mushroom chatter, at a State Capitol Building near you.