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How social media influencers help sell psychedelics

In a video posted on TikTok, Fort Collins resident Rachel Pastor outlines the key ways to benefit from microdosing with psilocybin. Take care of your physical body, she says, and be sure to set an intention when taking the substance. Have a consistent microdosing routine and, most importantly, make time to reflect on the experience and apply any lessons learned to other aspects of life. Pastor’s video, which has been viewed more than 10,000 times, is like many others on the social media platform that tout the benefits of…

Golden police 32-hour workweek improved response times

It might seem counterintuitive that reducing an employee’s time on the clock by eight hours per week, while keeping their pay the same, will boost productivity — and cause costs to drop. But data from a six-month pilot at the Golden Police Department show the force’s shortened workweek approach, which launched in July, has quickened emergency response times and saved the city $115,000 in overtime compensation. “I was pleasantly surprised,” City Manager Scott Vargo said of the results. “There’s a greater level of…

Russell Wilson accepting offers for Cherry Hills Village mansion

The most expensive home ever sold in the Denver area is quietly being shopped around. Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson and singer-songwriter wife Ciara are accepting offers, and providing tours to prospective buyers, for the mansion they own in Cherry Hills Village, sources tell BusinessDen. The couple did not respond to requests for comment made through their foundation. The couple paid $25 million for the home on the 000 block of Cherry Hills Park Drive in April 2022, weeks after Wilson was traded to the…

How will Arapahoe Basin change after sale to Alterra?

Arapahoe Basin, which has a reputation as one of the last independent, locals-focused major ski areas in Colorado, said yesterday that it is selling to Alterra Mountain Resorts. If the sale goes through, something that is expected to take place by the end of the year, the Summit County mountain will now join with Winter Park and Steamboat, which Alterra also operates. Alan Henceroth, who is the public face and COO of A-Basin, said he believes that Alterra will keep “the vibe alive” at The Legend (the ski area’s nickname),…

Sawa Mediterranean buffet restaurant opening near University of Denver

A Denver couple is looking to bring the city together with their food. It’s literally in the name. Sara Hamid and her husband, Nasr Ahmed, plan on opening Sawa at 1737 E. Evans Ave. by DU this March. The name translates to “together” in Arabic and is an homage to the wide variety of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cultures that their food comes from. “You’re going to eat the best hummus of your life (here), I guarantee it,” Ahmed said. The eatery, which the couple claims is the first Mediterranean/Middle Eastern buffet…

Judge freezes Colorado INDXcoin crypto pastor’s bank accounts

State regulators can continue freezing the bank accounts of an online pastor from Denver and his wife who have admitted selling millions of dollars in worthless cryptocurrency. Denver District Court Judge David Goldberg ruled Monday that Eli and Kaitlyn Regalado, along with their companies and church, cannot access their allegedly ill-gotten gains. He also barred the local couple from selling their cryptocurrency or other investments in Colorado. “This case is a sad case for me. It’s one of the more egregious cases I have…

Sen. Michael Bennet, Rep. Ken Buck want to regulate AI in Congress

As artificial intelligence starts to reshape society in ways predictable and not, some of Colorado’s highest-profile federal lawmakers are trying to establish guardrails without shutting down the technology altogether. U.S. Rep. Ken Buck, a Windsor Republican, is cosponsoring legislation with California Democrat Ted Lieu to create a national commission focused on regulating the technology and another bill to keep AI from unilaterally firing nuclear weapons. Sen. Michael Bennet, a Democrat, has publicly urged the leader of…

Avs defenseman Devon Toews selling Belcaro mansion for $4M

Devon Toews, who signed a seven-year contract extension with the NHL’s Colorado Avalanche in October, listed his 6,185-square-foot Belcaro mansion on Jan. 11 for $4 million. Toews and his wife, Kerry, bought the 860 block S. Steele St. mansion for $2.9 million in March 2021. Constructed in 2020, the six-bedroom, five-bath home has two fireplaces. The open floor plan on the first floor includes a kitchen with an island, dining area, living room and office space. The second floor features a primary suite with a five-piece…

What’s the worst thing about Denver International Airport? Vote.

Denver International Airport opened in 1995 and has since evolved to become the third-busiest airport in the world. All that traffic has led to years of updates and additions, such as the $2.1 billion Great Hall terminal renovation project underway now. On Feb. 6, the airport officially opens its new West Security Checkpoint, which comes after nearly six years of construction. A second new security checkpoint is expected to open in late 2025. RELATED: The definitive guide to Denver International Airport’s biggest…

Plans to demolish Boulder’s Dark Horse Tavern draw outrage

Many community members who turned out to a Boulder Planning Board hearing last week voiced strong opposition to a developer’s concept plan that would tear down the historic Dark Horse Tavern and build a mixed-use commercial and residential development on the property. The Dark Horse has been a Boulder landmark since 1975, known for its selection of bar food and drinks as well as its assortment of Colorado Buffaloes memorabilia, unique décor and fun atmosphere, according to its website. Not to mention the bar’s infamous…