City Cast Denver
🍄 CO’s new magic mushroom rules
August 19, 2024 · — Adrian González
Good morning! It’s City Cast editor (and your friendly neighborhood Tío) Adrian González filling in for Peyton Garcia today. We’ve talked extensively about the dating scene in Denver lately, and it got me thinking about how daunting it can be to pick a first date rendezvous. It’s been a while since I’ve been on a first date, but as a hopeless romantic, I think a lot about finding the right mood for any date.
That’s why I put together a list of first date spots in Denver with the help of City Cast Denver host Bree Davies. I bring the romance but she’s much cooler than I am. Grab a rose, and keep reading – it’s gonna be a good one. 🌹
What's CITY Talking About?
👮 New Director to Lead Public Safety Recruitment
The Denver Civil Service Commission has hired Gracie Perez as its new Executive Director — Perez will be in charge of hiring for city police and fire departments. The move comes after the previous head of the commission was controversially fired in May after accusing the mayor’s office of trying to lower hiring standards for police officers. Both the commission and mayor’s office say the two issues were unrelated. [Denverite]
🍄 Colorado’s New Psychedelic Rules
The state finalized new regulations for its psychedelic-assisted therapy program, set to roll out next year. The rules include product labeling protocol, licensing guidelines for psilocybin producers and therapy centers, and more. Psilocybin products will only be made available to licensed health centers and will exclude retail. [Denver Post 🔒]
🍔 What Makes For a Good Burger?
Is it about patty thickness or choice of cheese? Does it come down to the toppings or the technique? Two culinary experts give a categorized breakdown of some of the best burgers in the Mile High. [City Cast Denver 🎧]
🏫 A Record-Breaker With a Tax-Free Twist
The Denver Public Schools board voted unanimously to let voters decide in November whether to approve a $975 million bond for the district, the largest amount ever requested by DPS. The funds would go towards facility renovations, safety updates, and new technology, all without raising taxes. [Chalkbeat]
What To Do
Monday, Aug. 19
- ♻️ Plastic Bag Trade-In | 3-6 p.m. | Free | Sprouts (University Hills)
- ⛷️ 10th Mountain Division Documentary | 5-8 p.m. | Free | History Colorado Center
- 🍷 Sip and Stroll (21+) | 5:30-7 p.m. | $21+ | Denver Botanic Gardens
- 🥪 Immersive Denver Picnic | 6:30-8 p.m. | Donations Encouraged | Aurora Highlands
- 📚 Book Club | 7-9 p.m. | Free | Fiction Beer Co.
- 📽️ Film on the Rocks: Mad Max | 7 p.m. | $20+ | Red Rocks Amphitheatre
- 🌕 Full Moon Hike | 7:30-8:30 p.m. | $5 | Plains Conservation Center (Aurora)
That’s all, folks! Let’s have a good week.
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