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Thomas Mitchell

Thomas Mitchell has been the news editor of Westword since February 2024. He’s been with the publication since 2017 and was formerly its cannabis editor. He’s earned numerous awards and accolades for his work, including placing second for the Marijuana Enterprise Reporting Award from the Colorado Society of Professional Journalists in 2018; being named a Top Cannabis Journalist by Leafbuyer in 2020; and placing first for the College Sports Writing Award from the Arizona Press Club in 2014. His prior work experience includes Arizona Republic, Inman News and Fox Sports.

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Reader: You Gotta Fight for Your Right to Party

Reader: You Gotta Fight for Your Right to Party

By Thomas MitchellMarch 12, 2023

Should large Colorado venues be required to make 4 percent of their seating substance-free?

Marijuana Businesses Need to Pay Their Bills, MED Warns

Marijuana Businesses Need to Pay Their Bills, MED Warns

By Thomas MitchellMarch 10, 2023

Total sales in Colorado have topped $14 billion since 2014, but things aren’t as rosy right now in the marijuana industry.

CU to Study How Psilocybin Affects Mental Health of Cancer Patients

CU to Study How Psilocybin Affects Mental Health of Cancer Patients

By Thomas MitchellMarch 10, 2023

The study, led by researchers with the University of Colorado, will give participants a “moderate to high dose” of psilocybin before extended therapy sessions.

Colorado Senator Wants Sober Sections Required at Sports and Entertainment Venues

Colorado Senator Wants Sober Sections Required at Sports and Entertainment Venues

By Thomas MitchellMarch 9, 2023

If the bill is approved, Colorado would be the first state in the country to require substance-free seating at entertainment venues.

With a Loss in Oklahoma, Is Legal Weed Running Out of Fertile States?

With a Loss in Oklahoma, Is Legal Weed Running Out of Fertile States?

By Thomas MitchellMarch 8, 2023

With primarily conservative states left to win over, the move to legalize recreational marijuana could be slowing down.

Marijuana Mold Recall Hits Five Colorado Dispensaries

Marijuana Mold Recall Hits Five Colorado Dispensaries

By Thomas MitchellMarch 8, 2023

The five stores ranged from Colorado Springs to Boulder.

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Marijuana Regulators Believe This Bill Will Make Recalls More Effective

Marijuana Regulators Believe This Bill Will Make Recalls More Effective

By Thomas MitchellMarch 3, 2023

There have been around twenty marijuana recalls in Colorado since 2020, but enforcement officials say they don’t have power to act fast enough with contaminated products.

Cherry Launches New Pre-Roll Line, Only Kameleons

Cherry Launches New Pre-Roll Line, Only Kameleons

By Thomas MitchellMarch 3, 2023

One of Colorado’s most popular flower brands recently introduced Only Kameleons, a line of pre-rolled joints made from the same strains grown by the Cherry cultivation.

Proposed East Colfax Marijuana Lounge Receives Favorable Licensing Recommendation

Proposed East Colfax Marijuana Lounge Receives Favorable Licensing Recommendation

By Thomas MitchellMarch 2, 2023

Cirrus Social Club, a cannabis-friendly space with live jazz and a player piano, could open this summer.

After a Long Court Battle, L’Eagle Dispensary Can Buy Its Home

After a Long Court Battle, L’Eagle Dispensary Can Buy Its Home

By Thomas MitchellMarch 1, 2023

“We didn’t want to do much anymore, because we stood to lose the store.”

<i>Cocaine Bear</i> Didn’t Happen in Colorado, but “Cannabis Bear” Has

Cocaine Bear Didn’t Happen in Colorado, but “Cannabis Bear” Has

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 28, 2023

While there are no reported incidents of bears eating cocaine in the Colorado wilderness, bears have been known to run off with other stashes.

Openings and Closings: Snaxland Begins Dispensary Expansion

Openings and Closings: Snaxland Begins Dispensary Expansion

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 27, 2023

Dispensaries from Snaxland and Boulder Built have recently opened in Boulder, with new Denver dispensaries on the way, as well.

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Marijuana Social Equity Bill Advances After Contentious Hearing

Marijuana Social Equity Bill Advances After Contentious Hearing

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 24, 2023

The bill is designed to overhaul Colorado’s marijuana delivery and social equity programs, and the recreational pot industry isn’t happy.

How a Federal Judge in Oklahoma Impacted Gun Rights of Colorado Marijuana Users

How a Federal Judge in Oklahoma Impacted Gun Rights of Colorado Marijuana Users

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 24, 2023

After a federal judge in Oklahoma ruled in favor of a marijuana user’s gun rights, an attorney explains how that impacts cannabis users in Colorado.

Old Denver Jail Used to Store Overflow of Seized Marijuana

Old Denver Jail Used to Store Overflow of Seized Marijuana

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 23, 2023

Denver mayoral candidate Thomas Wolf believes an old jail used to store confiscated marijuana should be utilized as a homeless shelter instead, but police are unmoved.

Denver’s First Licensed Marijuana Party Bus Is Already Booking Rides to DIA

Denver’s First Licensed Marijuana Party Bus Is Already Booking Rides to DIA

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 22, 2023

“It’s been a very long time coming.”

John Oliver Hilariously Skewers and Defends Psychedelics

John Oliver Hilariously Skewers and Defends Psychedelics

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 21, 2023

The comedian outlined the country’s psychedelic space in hilarious fashion in less than 25 minutes.

Schwazze to Buy Dispensaries in Fort Collins and Garden City

Schwazze to Buy Dispensaries in Fort Collins and Garden City

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 21, 2023

Both stores will become Star Buds dispensaries.

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Nikola Jokic Mural Pops Up in Five Points

Nikola Jokic Mural Pops Up in Five Points

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 18, 2023

The two-time MVP’s face is now on a Denver garage door, courtesy of Thomas “Detour” Evans.

Marijuana Business Liability Insurance Bill Pulled by Sponsor

Marijuana Business Liability Insurance Bill Pulled by Sponsor

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 17, 2023

The bill called for $100,000 in liability insurance for each marijuana business license.

Missouri’s New Marijuana Market Has a Colorado Influence

Missouri’s New Marijuana Market Has a Colorado Influence

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 17, 2023

Missouri went from cannabis wasteland to retail pot in under five years.

Medical Marijuana Access Bill Will Be Pulled Without Testimony

Medical Marijuana Access Bill Will Be Pulled Without Testimony

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 16, 2023

Activists hoped a new faces at the legislature would hear them out.

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