Should Pot Shops Grow Their Own Product?
As the state transitions to legalized marijuana, many of the laws successfully governing the medical system will simply be transferred to recreational pot.
By Ben Markus
Aurora Theater Reopens After Mass Shooting
The theater in Aurora where a gunman killed twelve people and wounded dozens more reopened Thursday night with an invitation-only event.
By Ben Markus
Holmes Preliminary Hearing Wraps Up
The pre-trial hearing for alleged Aurora theater gunman James Holmes wrapped up Wednesday.
By Ben Markus
Pot: The Road Ahead?
Recreational marijuana has been legal in Colorado for about a month now. Well, sort of. There’s still no place to buy it legally.
By Ben Markus
Oil and Gas Rules Not Welcomed in Boulder County
On Tuesday, Boulder County will likely have new oil and gas regulations on the books.
By Ben Markus
Colorado Votes: A Look at the Impact of Presidential Energy Policy
The presidential candidates have very different visions for the nation’s energy policy. And Coloradans should pay attention.
By Ben Markus
Colorado Votes: DebateFest at DU Attracts Partiers and Protesters
As Barack Obama and Mitt Romney faced off inside DU’s Magness Arena, thousands gathered outside to watch the debate and to protest.
By Ben Markus
Presidential Debate Attracts Attention, Causes Headaches
The first presidential debate is tomorrow at the University of Denver. It’s the first time ever that it will be held in the Rocky Mountain region.
By Ben Markus
Colorado Votes: The Congressional ‘Safe Seats’
Campaign bracelet supporting Repubilcan Danny Stroud [Photo: CPR/Ben Markus] We’re looking at Colorado’s Congressional races as part of our “Colorado Votes” election coverage, and two of those races were over […]
By Ben Markus
Who Paid For That Political Ad?
Being a swing state, Colorado sees a ton of political ads.
By Ben Markus
Lack of Resources Hampers Marijuana Regulation
Law enforcement is raising new concerns that Colorado’s medical marijuana is being smuggled onto the black market. Supporters argue a few cases shouldn’t taint the highly-regulated industry.
By Ben Markus
Study: Colorado’s Death Penalty is Unconstitutional
Prosecutors are weighing whether the Aurora theatre shooting suspect will face the death penalty. But there’s a looming problem: Colorado’s death penalty may be unconstitutional.
By Ben Markus
In Tight Race, Obama Courts Female Vote
President Barack Obama was in Denver yesterday to kick off a two-day campaign swing through the state.
By Ben Markus
Brewery Honors Loyal Patron Killed in Aurora Shooting
Alex Teves was one of the 12 people killed in an Aurora movie theatre more than a week ago.
By Ben Markus
Colorado Competes: USOC Gets Millions to Stay in Colo. Springs
USOC Headquarters in downtown Colorado Springs [Photo: Courtesy USOC]The Opening Ceremonies for the London Olympics are just two days away.
By Ben Markus
Scorched Summers: Tough Choices for Farmers and Ranchers
A severe drought is hitting farmers and ranchers in this state hard. But they’ve been here before. A similar drought, ten years ago, walloped agriculture.
By Ben Markus