AltWeeklies Wire
Room at the Inn, Not the Hotelnew
The Colorado hospitality industry is hoping for a great summer, but so far it looks much better for the big guys.
Colorado Springs Independent |
J. Adrian Stanley |
05-27-2010 |
Economy
The (Marijuana) Seeds of change in Coloradonew
The Victor City Council's 'yes' vote for medical marijuana doubles as a testament to trust in the tiny mountain town.
Colorado Springs Independent |
J. Adrian Stanley |
04-29-2010 |
Drugs
How Tilapia and Basil Can Heal the Planetnew
A look at one Colorado Springs aquaponics operation by "Alligator Joe" Cannon, who also wrestles alligators.
Colorado Springs Independent |
J. Adrian Stanley |
04-22-2010 |
Environment
Tags: Aquaponics
Under New Bill, Public Urination Will Cease To Be Deemed a Sex Offense in Coloradonew
Imagine this scenario: You're homeless, you can't find a bathroom, so you urinate in an alley. You get caught, and you're charged with indecent exposure. Suddenly, you're sex offender.
Colorado Springs Independent |
J. Adrian Stanley |
04-22-2010 |
Policy Issues
Homeless Program in Colo. Springs Faces Funding Issuesnew
C-C Boarding Home Annex's homeless outreach program has given Colorado Springs' homeless population a place to stay, but the program's grant is running out.
Colorado Springs Independent |
J. Adrian Stanley |
04-01-2010 |
Housing & Development
A Colorado Town Wants Fewer Trash Trucks and More Recyclingnew
For two years, Teri Christman has been battling the garbage trucks that roar through her town. She's fighting to change city law so that only one trash company can operate in Manitou, and she wants that company to also provide single-stream recycling to every home.
Colorado Springs Independent |
J. Adrian Stanley |
03-11-2010 |
Environment
Wrangling Over a Long-Dormant Parcel May Alter the Future of South Nevadanew
A member of City Council wants to help clean up this lot and turn it into a campground and RV park, as it once was in its KOA days, but this time for the homeless and working poor. Considering the plot's location, it seems an ideal plan.
Colorado Springs Independent |
J. Adrian Stanley |
03-04-2010 |
Housing & Development
After Layoffs, City Bus Drivers are Being Taxed on Money They Never Receivednew
"It's not right, what's being done. It's bad enough to shut down the careers of so many people that they've put decades into, but then not to pay the money that they have coming — that's really a slap."
Colorado Springs Independent |
J. Adrian Stanley |
02-18-2010 |
Economy
If Community Centers Close, the Fallout Could Be Immeasurablenew
It seems the community centers need a miracle. But the people who love them aren't waiting for one. In the last month, moms, dads, grandparents and high schoolers have come together with great joy, enthusiasm and imagination and put up one hell of a fight.
Colorado Springs Independent |
J. Adrian Stanley |
02-18-2010 |
Economy
Poor and Homeless People May Grow Food in Downtown's Oft-Abused Parknew
Colorado Springs nonprofits hope to grow food that will be tended by homeless people, poor folks and runaway teenagers, with all of it going to feed the hungry.
Colorado Springs Independent |
J. Adrian Stanley |
02-11-2010 |
Environment
Refugee Uses Website to Help Others Learn About Sudannew
The horrors of Sudan, halfway across the world, still chug in Duop Wuol's veins, urging him to do something. So this month, the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs philosophy major, husband, father of four, and former Southern Sudan refugee waged a truly all-American protest: He started a website.
Colorado Springs Independent |
J. Adrian Stanley |
02-04-2010 |
International
Dude, Where's My Candidate? Dave Gardner's Not Runningnew
Dave Gardner's not running for Colorado Springs Council in 2011, leaving Democrats lost in the city — for now. The progressive Democrat launched two unsuccessful attempts to join the Colorado Springs City Council in 2009.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Anthony Lane and J. Adrian Stanley |
01-14-2010 |
Politics
Insurance Agents Are the Latest to Cater to Colorado's Budding Businessnew
Something magical is happening: Medical marijuana is starting to look a lot like a business. A real one. Dispensaries are paying taxes, they're following OSHA regulations, and, increasingly, they're buying insurance.
Colorado Springs Independent |
J. Adrian Stanley |
01-07-2010 |
Drugs
A Little Program With Big Results is Running Out of Moneynew
Unique in the nation, the Resource Advocacy Program in Colorado Springs takes the people who have hit absolute rock bottom. Often they're addicted to drugs and alcohol, homeless and mentally ill. Oh, and they're usually distrustful of the Man.
Colorado Springs Independent |
J. Adrian Stanley |
01-07-2010 |
Drugs
Winter worries in Tent Citynew
Colorado Springs' Tent City teems with serious problems: illness, garbage, dangerous situations. But at this point, remedies are few.
Colorado Springs Independent |
J. Adrian Stanley |
12-17-2009 |
Housing & Development
