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Last Updated: Jun. 12, 2018 · 7:42 p.m.

Little boxes on the hillside, and yes I do believe that is ticky tacky. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

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Colorado anti-growth campaigner: I’ll spend $400,000 to drive away 10 percent of population, especially undocumented immigrants

Xeli, the first cat in Denver International Airport's Canine Airport Therapy Squad. (Courtesy of Denver International Airport)

Denver council unanimously votes to ban cat declawing

A man who wished not to be named smokes on the 16th Street Mall, Oct. 16, 2017. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

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Denver just banned smoking and vaping on the 16th Street Mall

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A smoking ban on the 16th Street Mall got a little closer to reality

Some council members still have concerns, but there don't appear to be the votes for a sunset clause. A final vote is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 30.

LoDo noir. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

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16th Street smoking ban becomes civil rights controversy amid homeless concerns

Council President Albus Brooks, the ban's author, said it is not at all targeted at homeless people but could be used to catch more people smoking pot.

The 16th Street Mall. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

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Yes, smoking is bad for you, but should Denver ban it on the 16th Street Mall?

Denver Council President Albus Brooks says his proposed "Breath Easy" ban on smoking and vaping would be a crucial step in driving down smoking rates.