
Feds issue scathing response to Denver's supervised injection ordinance
"Kilmer then said supervised injection sites can reduce the risk of fatal overdose, disease transmission and issues associated with...


Feds question Denver's drug plan
"Those injecting methamphetamine, cocaine or other drugs for which there is no counteragent are also welcome to use the facility. The...

How well did Trump, Obama do on backing Colorado candidates?
"The rest of One Colorado’s endorsements included state Senate candidates Donovan, Danielson, Story and Pettersen, as well as Leroy...

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...

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...

Denver City Council considers creating legal drug injection site
"The Denver City Council is considering a pilot program to allow a legal drug injection site in the city." "Supporters of the plan say...


Denver is closer to being among the first U.S. cities to set up a supervised drug use site
"So the question is where people go after using safely to get long-term help. The answer, for some, will be nowhere. They may repeat the...

A Denver law to OK opioid use sites is in the works. Here’s what has to happen to legalize the “brid
A law being proposed by Councilman Albus Brooks would legalize supervised injection centers, where people addicted to opioids could use...


Councilman wants Denver to have the nation’s first supervised drug use site — if Colorado will allow
“I definitely think there’s an option for this to pass in the state legislature,” said Rep. Leslie Herod, a backer of the earlier...