New Denver tax money to expand “privatization” model that’s been problematic for city
"The city will start collecting the new sales taxes on Jan. 1, but the nonprofits won’t be ready for some time." “We’ll have to put...
Denver trying again for possible 1st US drug injection site
"DENVER -- Despite federal opposition, Denver is trying again to become what could be the first U.S. city to open a supervised drug...
Why Denver Voted to Fund Mental-Health Treatment
"A year after Colorado saw a record 1,175 suicides and an all-time high number of drug overdoses, according to the Colorado Health...
LESLIE HEROD IS THROWING A DANCE PARTY!
Representative Leslie Herod has already done a lot for the queer community. Now she will be serving us for another term, since she ran...
Bookcliff Vineyards Takes Home 2018 Governor's Cup
"In addition to the top prize winner, my favorites from the list include the Infinite Monkey Theorem Cabernet Franc, Colorado Cellars...
Friday, Nov. 9, 2018 letters: gun violence, youth mental health, immigration, politics
"Denver recently voted to increase a sales tax for mental health initiatives. The overwhelming support of this ballot initiative is a...
Colorado Senate Dems choose Garcia as president; House Dems tap Becker as speaker
"Denver • State legislators chose new leadership at the Capitol on Thursday, with the Senate Democratic majority choosing Sen. Leroy...
Colorado election: Who's in, who's out and what's next
"Now that the dust has settled from Colorado's 2018 general election, Democrats gained control of the governorship and Legislature, a few...
What’s next after Denver passes tax increase for mental health funding
"DENVER -- Election night was more than just about candidates and political parties. It was also about issues." "In Denver, voters...
Safe injection sites being reconsidered to help battle opioid epidemic
"Rob Valuck, a drug addiction expert, said there are similar programs in more than 60 cities around the world with evidence that programs...
