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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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Larisa Bolivar Wants to Remind Big Money Weed of Its Roots

Larisa Bolivar Wants to Remind Big Money Weed of Its Roots

By Thomas MitchellApril 15, 2020

This activist misses the unity of the old days.

Denver Police Report Rise in Dispensary Burglaries

Denver Police Report Rise in Dispensary Burglaries

By Thomas MitchellApril 14, 2020

The DPD is advising additional safety measures.

Amendment 64 Co-Author Reflects on Colorado’s Marijuana Wins, Losses

Amendment 64 Co-Author Reflects on Colorado’s Marijuana Wins, Losses

By Thomas MitchellApril 14, 2020

Brian Vicente has been rolling with the punches.

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Online 4/20 Event Includes Broken Lizard, Disco Biscuits Members and More

By Thomas MitchellApril 13, 2020

Event proceeds will aid Colorado musicians, comedians and restaurant workers.

Civic Center Park, Surrounding Areas Closed Over COVID-19 Concerns

Civic Center Park, Surrounding Areas Closed Over COVID-19 Concerns

By Thomas MitchellApril 12, 2020

The city started putting up barriers April 11.

Pueblo West Pot Company Sold to General Cannabis

Pueblo West Pot Company Sold to General Cannabis

By Thomas MitchellApril 11, 2020

The deal includes a dispensary, grow and hash lab.

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One of Denver’s Best Growers Barely Misses Spain’s Pandemic

One of Denver’s Best Growers Barely Misses Spain’s Pandemic

By Thomas MitchellApril 10, 2020

Scott Reach barely made it back to Colorado before travel restrictions were put in place in Spain.

LivWell Enlightened Health Acquires Sweet Grass Kitchen

LivWell Enlightened Health Acquires Sweet Grass Kitchen

By Thomas MitchellApril 9, 2020

Terms of the agreement were undisclosed, but the deal has been finalized.

RIP: Charlotte Figi, Namesake of Charlotte’s Web Strain and Face of CBD Movement

RIP: Charlotte Figi, Namesake of Charlotte’s Web Strain and Face of CBD Movement

By Thomas MitchellApril 8, 2020

Initial reports link the death to coronavirus, but she’ll be known for much more than that.

Free Weed, CBD and Marijuana Worker Relief Available During COVID-19 Pandemic

Free Weed, CBD and Marijuana Worker Relief Available During COVID-19 Pandemic

By Thomas MitchellApril 7, 2020

Several cannabis companies are supplying free weed and CBD products, as well as employee bonuses during the pandemic.

Colorado Marijuana Takeovers Still Planned Amid Economic Dip

Colorado Marijuana Takeovers Still Planned Amid Economic Dip

By Thomas MitchellApril 3, 2020

The deals would place over fifty dispensaries under new ownership.

Marijuana Grower, Brewery, Distillery Partner to Make Hand Sanitizer

Marijuana Grower, Brewery, Distillery Partner to Make Hand Sanitizer

By Thomas MitchellApril 2, 2020

They’ve made 5,000 bottles for the county of 18,000 people so far.

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CU Study Links Teen Pot Use to Insomnia Risk

CU Study Links Teen Pot Use to Insomnia Risk

By Thomas MitchellApril 1, 2020

The study compiled data from over 900 sets of twins.

Colorado CBD Brands Offer Free Products to Critical and Laid-Off Workers

Colorado CBD Brands Offer Free Products to Critical and Laid-Off Workers

By Thomas MitchellMarch 31, 2020

“It has a Denver-strong sort of thing about it.”

Colorado Customers Can Enter Recreational Pot Shops Again

Colorado Customers Can Enter Recreational Pot Shops Again

By Thomas MitchellMarch 30, 2020

That didn’t last long.

Denver Pot Sales Jump 392 Percent During March 23 Shutdown Scare

Denver Pot Sales Jump 392 Percent During March 23 Shutdown Scare

By Thomas MitchellMarch 29, 2020

Can’t have a quarantine without a quarantoke.

Marijuana Advocate: COVID-19 Highlights Why Pot Offenders Shouldn’t Be in Prison

Marijuana Advocate: COVID-19 Highlights Why Pot Offenders Shouldn’t Be in Prison

By Thomas MitchellMarch 27, 2020

“We had already been working on a state-level clemency campaign in several states, including Colorado.”

Marijuana Classes, Hangouts Go Online as COVID-19 Limits Interaction

Marijuana Classes, Hangouts Go Online as COVID-19 Limits Interaction

By Thomas MitchellMarch 26, 2020

Puffing isn’t required, but still seems to be a popular side activity.

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Four More Metro Counties Deem Dispensaries Critical in Their Stay-Home Orders

Four More Metro Counties Deem Dispensaries Critical in Their Stay-Home Orders

By Thomas MitchellMarch 25, 2020

Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder and Jefferson counties will keep pot shops open.

Denver’s True Priorities Show When Worried About No Weed, Booze

Denver’s True Priorities Show When Worried About No Weed, Booze

By Thomas MitchellMarch 24, 2020

Let’s give it up for panic buyers.

Hours After Announcing He’d Close Dispensaries, Hancock Backs Off

Hours After Announcing He’d Close Dispensaries, Hancock Backs Off

By Thomas MitchellMarch 23, 2020

Denver’s rec stores can still offer curbside sales.

Denver Closes Recreational Marijuana Dispensaries to Limit COVID-19

Denver Closes Recreational Marijuana Dispensaries to Limit COVID-19

By Thomas MitchellMarch 23, 2020

Unlike Polis, Hancock isn’t letting rec sales continue in Denver.

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