If you live in one of the areas of Colorado famous for its ski resorts, you might well be someone who drinks alcohol on a regular basis. However, new research shows that folks in Aspen and Breckenridge and the like don’t drink heavily. They are more likely to have a
The Denver Broncos know only part of this coming season’s schedule. They know which teams they will be paired against, but they don’t yet know on which dates the match-ups will occur. The NFL is releasing that information soon, but until then, the Broncos are quietly hoping to face the
When you find yourself facing DUI or DUID charges in Colorado, countless questions may begin to run through you mind. How much will my fine be? Will I have to go to jail? How can I be charged with DUID now that marijuana is legal? In order to help answer
Regular readers of our blog undoubtedly know that in Colorado, ignition interlock devices are part of the state’s DUI prevention and punishment efforts. An ignition interlock is a type of breathalyzer device installed at your expense in your vehicle. Before starting your car, you must blow into the device, which
Generals, movies and restaurants all get stars in recognition of excellence. So, too, do states get stars from Mothers Against Drunk Driving, based on efforts to stop impaired drivers from harming others. MADD recently released a report rating the 50 states; Colorado is one of 13 states to get the
The biggest party of the year is often on the very last night of the year. We have written in recent days about the increased patrols law enforcement agencies have planned for the Denver metro area and across the state of Colorado, so it’s time to prepare for New Year’s
As Broncos fans know, the only thing better than a mile-high game at Denver’s Sports Authority Field is tailgating before the game. While we encourage fellow fans to enjoy all the festivities, we also want to cheer on everyone who designates a sober driver to safely navigate the post-game traffic.
NORML and other cannabis activists have been saying it for years: people should use cannabis responsibly and never drive while impaired. It is unlikely to be a shock to anyone who uses marijuana that a new study shows that driving after consuming cannabis can double the risk of a car
Everyone loves fun. So we thought we would share “fun facts” from the Alcohol: Problems and Solutions website. Among the fun facts is this one about Colorado: the site claims that state law says wine can only be sold in containers of at least 24 hours. Spirits (gin, vodka, tequila,
While no one knows when alcohol was invented or discovered, we do know it has been a part of the human experience for thousands of years. Though it is woven into our past and present, many of us aren’t familiar with what exactly alcohol is, why it affects us and
