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Denver approves expansion of needle exchange law, allowing more sites

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Denver approves expansion of needle exchange law, allowing more sites

More needle exchange programs could soon be allowed in Denver after the City Council on Monday approved a new ordinance paving the way for them. Only three needle exchanges have been permitted to operate in the city under a 1997 law, but if the mayor gives his stamp of approval to the new policy, an … Read more

Denver Councilwoman Flor Alvidrez “exposed to unknown substance,” police says

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Denver Councilwoman Flor Alvidrez “exposed to unknown substance,” police says

A Denver councilwoman is recovering after coming into contact with what she called “contaminated documents” at a public event recently. The Denver Police Department is now investigating. Councilwoman Flor Alvidrez, who represents District 7 in south central Denver, said in a Facebook post Monday that she was temporarily suspending in-person constituent hours after the incident, … Read more