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Aug 10, 2026

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Licensing Authority Approves Two Applications

Published Aug 10, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 18, 2026

Licensing Authority Approves Two Applications

The authority unanimously approved a premises modification for Walmart Supercenter #4567 and a transfer of ownership for Wing Shack - Thornton. A separate show-cause hearing for Joe Palooka's Sports & Spirits was continued to July 15, 2026, by a 5-2 vote.

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Briefing

May 21, 2026

Thornton Approves New Restaurant Liquor License

The Local Licensing Authority unanimously approved Grab and Crab Cajun Seafood and Bar’s hotel and restaurant liquor license application at 3909 E. 120th Avenue. Support included petitions from 42 of 42 residents and 45 of 45 businesses in the relevant neighborhood.

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Briefing

Apr 16, 2026

Thornton Authority Approves New Liquor License

The authority approved a new hotel and restaurant liquor license for Deja Food's Grill & Taphouse at 451 W. 84th Avenue by a 6-1 vote. It also approved a license ownership transfer for Ulti Quick Mart #1001 and found probable cause to schedule a June 17 hearing on possible action against Joe Palooka's Sports & Spirits.

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Briefing

Mar 19, 2026

Thornton approves two liquor license actions

The authority unanimously approved two liquor-license actions: a Safeway request to modify its licensed premises and a transfer of ownership for Johnny's Italian Steakhouse & Hilton Garden Inn - Thornton.

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Briefing

Feb 19, 2026

Thornton approves three liquor-license requests

The Local Licensing Authority unanimously approved two new hotel and restaurant liquor-license applications and a premises modification for King Soopers No. 24. The new applications were for Hot Pot Spot at 13567 Grant Street and Que Rico at 13801 Grant Street #501.

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Briefing

Jan 22, 2026

Liquor license approved for Grant Street restaurant

The authority unanimously approved a new hotel and restaurant liquor license for Real De Minas Mexican Grill V at 10180 Grant Street. The decision followed petitions from 71 neighborhood residents and 54 business owners or managers, with 125 of 126 businesses and residents signing in favor.

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Briefing

Dec 19, 2025

Thornton licensing authority approves two applications

The authority unanimously approved a transfer of the hotel and restaurant license for The Point Bar and Grill and granted a new entertainment license for Malibu Jack’s Thornton. The Malibu Jack’s decision cited support from two neighborhood residents and three neighborhood business owners or managers, alongside 16 existing liquor-licensed establishments in the area.

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Briefing

Dec 18, 2025

Liquor license hearing postponed

The Local Licensing Authority unanimously continued the new entertainment liquor license hearing for Malibu Jack's Thornton to December 19, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. because posting requirements were not met.

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Briefing

Nov 20, 2025

Authority Approves Beverage License Transfer

Thornton’s Local Licensing Authority unanimously approved transferring the fermented malt beverage and wine license at 3905 E. 120th Avenue to Murphy Oil USA, Inc., doing business as Murphy USA #8975.

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Briefing

Oct 16, 2025

Liquor Store Ownership Transfer Accepted

The Local Licensing Authority unanimously accepted the ownership transfer application for the retail liquor store license at 10372 Colorado Boulevard, submitted by 555 Enterprises Inc. doing business as Liquor Bank 2.

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Briefing

Aug 21, 2025

Liquor licenses suspended after violations

The Thornton Local Licensing Authority approved suspension agreements for three liquor stores and imposed a 14-business-day suspension on JJ's Wine and Spirits. Night Skye Spirits, Hill Top Liquors, and Daveco Beer, Wine & Spirits each received 14-day suspensions, with 12 days held in abeyance and two active days scheduled in September or October 2025.

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