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Drug abuse got worse during the pandemic. And society is reckoning with the complexities of substance abuse disorders (SUDs). These complexities involve the cause-and-effect questions SUDs. They include considerations of structural, societal, ethical and personal difficulties.

Stephen Boonzaaijer (pronounced bone-zi-er) of Boonzaaijer's Dutch Bakery in Colorado Springs has family baking history that goes back five generations, but it his lineage in culinary arts is about taking that knowledge while balancing the wants of his customers whether it be through artisan breads, cakes, tortes or cream pies.

In the last several years, the nation has debated the use of public restrooms by transgender people. Some argue that transgender people should be allowed to use the restroom that correlates with the gender they identify as. Others feel that people should be required to only use the restrooms that are assigned to the gender they were born with.

The internet, for all its benefits, also gives criminals and predators an easy way to reach young people for sextortion.

Over the last several years, gun rights and the preservation of the Second Amendment are issues that are frequently in the spotlight. With the uptick of mass shootings in the country, every time a tragedy involving firearms occurs anti-gun organizations and lawmakers push for more gun regulations.

Bringing joy in the form of cookies is important to Kristy and Pat Rigdon. After spending time in high- stress jobs, they wanted to open a business that would both be pleasing to them while uplifting the community.

Over the last year, federal and state law enforcement agencies have launched a campaign to increase awareness of crimes related to online sexual extortion. Many news sources across the country have reported that these types of extortion cases have increased over the last couple of years especially when they involve victims as minors.

Even people who have lived in Colorado Springs for decades often don’t know the significance of the 130-year-old building that sits on the corner of Union Boulevard and Pikes Peak Avenue. For the last several years, the property once coined “The Castle on the Hill,” has sat in a shadow with many not knowing its purpose or future.

The Maverick Observer emailed 10 Mayoral Survey questions to the candidates vying for the mayor position in Colorado Springs. We received answers from Sallie Clark, Andrew Dalby, Darryl Glenn, Longinos Gonzalez, Christopher Mitchell, Yemi Mobolade, Tom Strand, and Wayne Williams. Lawrence Martinez emailed us answers to a different survey. His answers were not included. We did not receive answers from Jim Miller, Kallan Reece Rodebaugh, and John Tig Tiegen.

When short-term rental websites like Airbnb and VRBO launched, many started off small with individuals renting out rooms or portions of their homes. Now, the short-term rental craze has reached new levels and many entrepreneurs are getting into the industry across the country offering entire homes to be rented to travelers.