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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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Cory Gardner’s Shot at Protecting States With Legal Marijuana Falls Short

Cory Gardner’s Shot at Protecting States With Legal Marijuana Falls Short

By Thomas MitchellDecember 19, 2018

Gardner had his shot blocked before even speaking to the Senate.

Marijuana Mold Recall Hits Multiple Dispensaries in Colorado

Marijuana Mold Recall Hits Multiple Dispensaries in Colorado

By Thomas MitchellDecember 18, 2018

Doctor’s Orders LLC was also a wholesale provider to other stores.

Cory Gardner Hopes Second Attempt at Marijuana Banking Will Be Last

Cory Gardner Hopes Second Attempt at Marijuana Banking Will Be Last

By Thomas MitchellDecember 17, 2018

Garner’s proposed legislation is an amendment to a much broader bill, the First Step Act.

A Cloud Divided: Tensions Rise as Social Pot-Use Program Struggles

A Cloud Divided: Tensions Rise as Social Pot-Use Program Struggles

By Thomas MitchellDecember 17, 2018

“The idea when they started this was to put them where people socialize.”

Federal Hemp Legalization Could Help Spur Rural Colorado Economy

Federal Hemp Legalization Could Help Spur Rural Colorado Economy

By Thomas MitchellDecember 14, 2018

Colorado is better equipped for the boom than most of the country

Local Activist Launching Colorado Chapter of Americans for Safe Access

Local Activist Launching Colorado Chapter of Americans for Safe Access

By Thomas MitchellDecember 14, 2018

Denver cannabis activist Melanie Rodgers has been working on behalf of patients since 2012.

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What Federal Hemp Legalization Means for Colorado Farmers

What Federal Hemp Legalization Means for Colorado Farmers

By Thomas MitchellDecember 13, 2018

In the short-term, the Farm Bill might raise more questions than it provides answers for Colorado hemp farmers.

Dispensary Sales on Track to Eclipse 2017 Despite Recent Dips

Dispensary Sales on Track to Eclipse 2017 Despite Recent Dips

By Thomas MitchellDecember 12, 2018

Colorado marijuana sales broke earnings records in July and August, but started visibly dropping in September and continued that fall in October.

Marijuana Is Getting Cheaper, but Addiction Is Still Very Expensive

Marijuana Is Getting Cheaper, but Addiction Is Still Very Expensive

By Thomas MitchellDecember 11, 2018

Addiction is a serious matter, no matter the substance.

Colorado Continues Reign at 2018 Cannabis Business Awards

Colorado Continues Reign at 2018 Cannabis Business Awards

By Thomas MitchellDecember 7, 2018

Colorado cannabis influencers owned their national competition again.

Ashley Kingsley, Woman of Weed, Talks About the Female Impact on Cannabis

Ashley Kingsley, Woman of Weed, Talks About the Female Impact on Cannabis

By Thomas MitchellDecember 7, 2018

“I stick with sublinguals, edibles, vaping, joints — well, hell, I think I like it all.”

What’s Kief? The MED Defines Marijuana’s Most Classic Concentrate

What’s Kief? The MED Defines Marijuana’s Most Classic Concentrate

By Thomas MitchellDecember 6, 2018

Ask yourself: Do you really know what kief is?

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Over 10,000 Marijuana Convictions Qualify for Expungement Under Hancock Order

Over 10,000 Marijuana Convictions Qualify for Expungement Under Hancock Order

By Thomas MitchellDecember 4, 2018

More than 10,000 convictions for low-level marijuana crimes from 2001 to 2013 are now eligible for expungement.

Denver City Council Open to Changing Pot Consumption Program?

Denver City Council Open to Changing Pot Consumption Program?

By Thomas MitchellDecember 4, 2018

Councilwoman Kendra Black has been evaluating Denver’ social pot use program for nearly a year now, but her quest is still far from over.

Former Sweet Leaf Executives Land in Denver Jail for Looping Scandal

Former Sweet Leaf Executives Land in Denver Jail for Looping Scandal

By Thomas MitchellNovember 30, 2018

The two pleaded guilty to one count of distribution, a felony. The company’s owners have not been charged.

Growing Up and Growing Off With Former Cannabis Critic Jake Browne

Growing Up and Growing Off With Former Cannabis Critic Jake Browne

By Thomas MitchellNovember 30, 2018

Westword nominates Jake Browne and Samantha Taylor for cutest couple in legal pot.

Boulder Botanics Pesticide Recall Is Second in a Week

Boulder Botanics Pesticide Recall Is Second in a Week

By Thomas MitchellNovember 29, 2018

It’s the second pesticide recall issued by the agencies in one week — both were for medical marijuana only.

Lush Pesticide Recall Shakes Dispensary’s Ownership

Lush Pesticide Recall Shakes Dispensary’s Ownership

By Thomas MitchellNovember 27, 2018

The recall stemmed from CDA tests that showed levels of pyriproxyfen.

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Five Ways to Use Cannabis When You’re Sick, for Wellness and Fun

Five Ways to Use Cannabis When You’re Sick, for Wellness and Fun

By Thomas MitchellNovember 26, 2018

Smoking and vaping should be avoided, but they’re not the only way to consume cannabis.

My 420 Tours CEO Talks About Social Consumption Fight With the City

My 420 Tours CEO Talks About Social Consumption Fight With the City

By Thomas MitchellNovember 23, 2018

Colorado has yet to figure out this whole public pot consumption thing, with only one licensed establishment designated for social cannabis use in the entire state. One way for visitors and Coloradans alike to enjoy a day on the town while legally toking up was a tourism business that operated…

Why Denver Began Teaching Other Cities About Legal Cannabis

Why Denver Began Teaching Other Cities About Legal Cannabis

By Thomas MitchellNovember 21, 2018

Why does Denver still feel the need to tutor government officials and regulators from other cities about legal pot?

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Dean Ween Wants to Open America’s First Legal Pot Music Venue in Denver

By Thomas MitchellNovember 20, 2018

The Ballpark neighborhood venue plans to operate inside of the Circus Collective.

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