COLORADO SPRINGS

Double dip on city’s ‘non-sanctuary’ status ‘political grandstanding’ Colorado Springs residents say

Residents on Tuesday criticized a second resolution reaffirming that Colorado Springs is not a “sanctuary city” for migrants crossing U.S. borders as divisive, hateful and an example of political grandstanding.

Double dip on city’s ‘non-sanctuary’ status ‘political grandstanding’ Colorado Springs residents say Read More ยป

Recreational marijuana sales locations limited by city council in Colorado Springs

A final vote from the Colorado Springs City Council on Tuesday strongly limits where marijuana shops that want to sell recreational marijuana can operate, a move a resident-backed marijuana campaign described as a “backdoor ban” on retail cannabis sales locally.

Recreational marijuana sales locations limited by city council in Colorado Springs Read More ยป

Colorado Springs council to cast second vote on recreational marijuana ordinance Tuesday

The Colorado Springs City Council is scheduled Tuesday to cast its second vote on a proposed ordinance that will likely prevent recreational cannabis sales throughout much of the city, a move some officials worry could circumvent residents’ wishes.

Colorado Springs council to cast second vote on recreational marijuana ordinance Tuesday Read More ยป

Gonzalez: Needle exchange site in Colorado Springs lacks transparency

Needle exchange programs and drug injection sites, described by proponents as โ€œsafe injection sitesโ€ or โ€œoverdose prevention centers,โ€ are ideas that radicals throughout the state continue to push upon our communities, even where they are largely opposed by the public and previously rejected by local institutions.ย ย 

Gonzalez: Needle exchange site in Colorado Springs lacks transparency Read More ยป