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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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Medical Marijuana Will Be a Legal Alternative to Opioids in Colorado

Medical Marijuana Will Be a Legal Alternative to Opioids in Colorado

By Thomas MitchellMay 24, 2019

The bill allows doctors to recommend medical marijuana instead of opioid prescriptions.

Hemp Companies Call Out Facebook’s Advertising Policy

Hemp Companies Call Out Facebook’s Advertising Policy

By Thomas MitchellMay 22, 2019

“They ghosted us.”

Drug Policy Alliance Closes Colorado Office

Drug Policy Alliance Closes Colorado Office

By Thomas MitchellMay 21, 2019

One of Colorado’s most vocal drug reform organizations in the past decade is leaving.

Former Sweet Leaf Suburban Locations Replaced by Xclusive Cannabis

Former Sweet Leaf Suburban Locations Replaced by Xclusive Cannabis

By Thomas MitchellMay 20, 2019

Xclusive Cannabis has taken over old Sweet Leaf stores in Aurora, Federal Heights and Thornton.

Jared Polis Picks Ean Seeb to Lead Colorado’s Pot Policy

Jared Polis Picks Ean Seeb to Lead Colorado’s Pot Policy

By Thomas MitchellMay 17, 2019

The co-founder of Denver Relief has been involved in the industry over a decade.

Denver’s Last Pot Record-Clearing Clinic Aims to Boost Low Numbers

Denver’s Last Pot Record-Clearing Clinic Aims to Boost Low Numbers

By Thomas MitchellMay 16, 2019

The program has struggled to reach expectations after its splashy rollout.

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Former Native Roots Exec Authors <i>Cannabis for Dummies</i>

Former Native Roots Exec Authors Cannabis for Dummies

By Thomas MitchellMay 15, 2019

They make these books for everything…

Colorado Marijuana Sales in March Hit Highest Monthly Total Ever

Colorado Marijuana Sales in March Hit Highest Monthly Total Ever

By Thomas MitchellMay 13, 2019

Colorado marijuana sales keep breaking records.

Aurora Opens New Rec Center Funded by Marijuana Taxes

Aurora Opens New Rec Center Funded by Marijuana Taxes

By Thomas MitchellMay 10, 2019

The $34 million building is Aurora’s newest rec center in almost forty years.

Cheba Hut Doesn’t Have Time for Pot’s Bandwagon Douchebags

Cheba Hut Doesn’t Have Time for Pot’s Bandwagon Douchebags

By Thomas MitchellMay 10, 2019

“There is nothing better then smoking a blunt before heading into the test kitchen.”

Denver Police: Growing Marijuana in Your Back Yard Still Illegal

Denver Police: Growing Marijuana in Your Back Yard Still Illegal

By Thomas MitchellMay 9, 2019

Apparently people forget this around springtime.

Pot Industry Proves Golden in Jenny Gold’s Fight Against Lyme Disease

Pot Industry Proves Golden in Jenny Gold’s Fight Against Lyme Disease

By Thomas MitchellMay 9, 2019

“My support system here is strong. Thats my canna-fam.”

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Colorado AG to Congress: Legalize Marijuana Banking, Already

Colorado AG to Congress: Legalize Marijuana Banking, Already

By Thomas MitchellMay 8, 2019

Phil Weiser and 37 other Attorneys General sent a letter to Congress calling for legal marijuana baking.

Colorado’s Marijuana Laws Are About to Change…Big Time

Colorado’s Marijuana Laws Are About to Change…Big Time

By Thomas MitchellMay 7, 2019

The smoke of the 2019 legislative session has cleared, and we’ve highlighted the biggest expected changes to Colorado cannabis.

How Colorado Hemp and Marijuana Bills Fared in 2019

How Colorado Hemp and Marijuana Bills Fared in 2019

By Thomas MitchellMay 4, 2019

Thirteen of the fifteen bills introduced this year ultimately passed.

Colorado Extends, Updates Marijuana Industry Laws

Colorado Extends, Updates Marijuana Industry Laws

By Thomas MitchellMay 3, 2019

Our skunky rebellion continues until at least 2028.

Marijuana Consumption and Hospitality Businesses Passes Legislature

Marijuana Consumption and Hospitality Businesses Passes Legislature

By Thomas MitchellMay 2, 2019

It only took six years!

Colorado Lawmakers Approve Marijuana Delivery

Colorado Lawmakers Approve Marijuana Delivery

By Thomas MitchellMay 1, 2019

Recreational delivery wouldn’t start until 2021.

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Why Kendra Black Spent So Much Time Fighting for Social Marijuana Use

Why Kendra Black Spent So Much Time Fighting for Social Marijuana Use

By Thomas MitchellMay 1, 2019

“The purpose of this was to conceal consumption, and we’re not.”

Bill Offering MMJ Alternative to Opioid Prescriptions Passes House

Bill Offering MMJ Alternative to Opioid Prescriptions Passes House

By Thomas MitchellApril 30, 2019

There’s not much time left before the legislative session ends for the year.

Marijuana and Hemp Bills Introduced in the Colorado Legislature in 2019

Marijuana and Hemp Bills Introduced in the Colorado Legislature in 2019

By Thomas MitchellApril 29, 2019

Here are the fifteen proposals to hit the State Capitol…so far.

Carl’s Jr. Might Have Sold Over 2,000 CBD Burgers in Denver on 4/20

Carl’s Jr. Might Have Sold Over 2,000 CBD Burgers in Denver on 4/20

By Thomas MitchellApril 27, 2019

That’s a lot burgers.

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