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More by Griffin Swartzell
Hash Oil Explosions on the Risenew
Exploding drug labs and house fires are usually associated with meth, but extracting hash oil from marijuana can also cause an explosion, and it seems to be a growing problem. In the last twelve months, Colorado Springs Police have confirmed five fires or explosions in the city caused by home hash-oil extractions.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Griffin Swartzell |
07-30-2014 |
Drugs
Buriednew
Student loans rob the future to pay today with wide-ranging consequences.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Griffin Swartzell |
05-08-2014 |
Education
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Planned Parenthood Shooting Leaves Southern Colo. Without Abortion Servicesnew
43 years after Roe v Wade, women's rights still a battleground.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Nat Stein |
01-20-2016 |
The War on Women
Welcome to Cannabis County, Coloradonew
Marijuana-friendly regulations and abundant ag land have positioned Pueblo County for an economic boom. Will it last?
Colorado Springs Independent |
Joel Warner |
10-08-2015 |
Features
Tribute to Indy Icon John Weissnew
For the first time in its 22-year history, a day will begin without John Weiss as publisher of the Colorado Springs Independent.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Ralph Routon |
09-22-2015 |
Media
The Man Who Eradicated Smallpox Is Worriednew
Though health professionals have tried to debunk fears about vaccines — including the discredited argument that they cause autism — fewer kids are getting vaccinated.
Colorado Springs Independent |
J. Adrian Stanley |
02-19-2015 |
Health
Donations for Wildfire Relief Went to Plug Tourismnew
In early 2014, the Red Cross gave $50,000 of money designated to help with 2012 Colorado wildfires to the Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau. The grant first came to light in late October, when $10,000 of it was used to pay for a Manitou fireworks display.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Robert Meyerowitz |
11-20-2014 |
Disasters
