PUEBLO — The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Colorado has filed a lawsuit against the City of Pueblo, seeking to halt enforcement of the city's ban on needle exchange programs.
The lawsuit argues that the Pueblo ordinance is superseded by state law.
Push to overturn ordinance banning needle exchange programs in Pueblo
Mayor Heather Graham signed the ordinance into law after it was passed by Pueblo City Council last month.
Pueblo officials pass an ordinance to ban needle exchange programs in Pueblo
Supporters of the ban say it's necessary because there has been an increase in dirty needles in public spaces, such as in parks and on trails. Opponents say it will only make the drug problem worse and increase diseases, such as HIV and Hepatitis C.
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Rocky Ford Melons are on the way
Rocky Ford farmers have been making their way from the farm to a grocery store near you. Tag along for the harvest and see what the process is like that is a staple of the Lower Arkansas River Valley.
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