A farmer’s market in a school bus is rolling in to relieve Denver’s food deserts
"Why wouldn't we -- couldn't we -- bring healthy foods directly to people?"
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GOP candidate offers stark weed warnings, but nobody’s promising a crackdown in Colorado
Even if a Republican wins the Colorado governor's office, there's very little chance that the state will abandon its support of legal marijuana.
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Colorado will join states upholding climate agreement despite Trump withdrawal, Hickenlooper announces at Red Rocks
Gov. John Hickenlooper announced Tuesday that Colorado will join the U.S. Climate Alliance and that by executive order, he will create a specific goal for carbon reduction.
LiveWell Colorado kicks off program to help food stamp recipients get cheaper fruits and veggies
The Double Up Food Bucks, or DUFB, program led by LiveWell Colorado gives food stamps recipients $20 worth of free locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables each time they use their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits at participating farmers markets and grocers.
Denver tries new tactic to bring healthy food to Globeville and Elyria-Swansea
Denver is kicking in $100,000 as part of its latest effort to address food insecurity in Globeville, Elyria-Swansea, Montbello, Westwood and other areas where access to groceries is limited.
Why Denver’s $3 million might not be enough to get grocery stores in underserved neighborhoods
Denver set $3 million aside to get grocery stores in Globeville-Eyria-Swansea, Westwood and Montbello, but so far no supermarkets have announced plans to enter the food deserts.
Judge says Denver parks bans are unconstitutional, dismisses trespassing charge
The ruling in county court does not stop Denver from continuing the policy, but the ACLU hopes it will lead Denver to "close the book on this experiment."
