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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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Opponents in Court, My 420 Tours and Denver Partner for Pot Symposium

Opponents in Court, My 420 Tours and Denver Partner for Pot Symposium

By Thomas MitchellOctober 25, 2018

Sweet, skunky irony at the very least.

Four Colorado Weed Industry Rules That Are About to Change

Four Colorado Weed Industry Rules That Are About to Change

By Thomas MitchellOctober 24, 2018

The rules are still being finalized by the Marijuana Enforcement Division.

Cannabis Fuels the Kind Family’s Excellent Adventure

Cannabis Fuels the Kind Family’s Excellent Adventure

By Thomas MitchellOctober 23, 2018

The host of the CannaInsider Podcast has broadcast from a dozen countries, most of which ban the focus of his show.

Kendra Black Doesn’t Expect City Council to Expand Social Pot Use

Kendra Black Doesn’t Expect City Council to Expand Social Pot Use

By Thomas MitchellOctober 20, 2018

“I think there are a lot of council members who are very cautious of marijuana.”

Hemp Sold in Dispensaries? DORA Recommends That and More!

Hemp Sold in Dispensaries? DORA Recommends That and More!

By Thomas MitchellOctober 19, 2018

DORA would like to see Colorado’s medical and retail marijuana codes meld into one for the sake of efficiency by 2020.

Adolphus A. Busch V Talks About Branching Out From Beer to Buds

Adolphus A. Busch V Talks About Branching Out From Beer to Buds

By Thomas MitchellOctober 19, 2018

Westword caught up with the young Busch.

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Colorado Marijuana Will Likely Require Heavy Metals Testing in 2019

Colorado Marijuana Will Likely Require Heavy Metals Testing in 2019

By Thomas MitchellOctober 17, 2018

They’re not as intimidating as Slayer and Megadeath, but cadmium, arsenic and nickel can be harmful if inhaled.

Former House Republicans Policy Director Joins Terrapin

Former House Republicans Policy Director Joins Terrapin

By Thomas MitchellOctober 16, 2018

Terrapin Care Station has been using more political tools to push its business forward as of late.

Will Amendment X Keep Hemp Competitive, or Shut Out Small Growers?

Will Amendment X Keep Hemp Competitive, or Shut Out Small Growers?

By Thomas MitchellOctober 12, 2018

Why does some of the hemp industry support taking hemp protections out of the Colorado Constitution?

Dixie Elixirs CEO Talks About Canadian Expansion

Dixie Elixirs CEO Talks About Canadian Expansion

By Thomas MitchellOctober 12, 2018

Dixie Elixirs filed to go public in Canada last week.

Colorado Marijuana Sales Continue Breaking Records in August

Colorado Marijuana Sales Continue Breaking Records in August

By Thomas MitchellOctober 11, 2018

Colorado’s marijuana industry continued to break earnings records in August, according to the state Department of Revenue, with legal marijuana sales bringing in over $141.3 million.

Colorado, Feds Partner to Stop Drunk, Drugged and “Drowsy” Driving

Colorado, Feds Partner to Stop Drunk, Drugged and “Drowsy” Driving

By Thomas MitchellOctober 10, 2018

Colorado and the federal government don’t always see eye to eye on pot…but they agree on this issue.

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Five States Voting on Marijuana Measures in November, Including Colorado

Five States Voting on Marijuana Measures in November, Including Colorado

By Thomas MitchellOctober 9, 2018

It’s spreading like a weed…

Sayonara, Sweet Leaf: MED Punishment Includes Heavy Fines and Loss of Licenses

Sayonara, Sweet Leaf: MED Punishment Includes Heavy Fines and Loss of Licenses

By Thomas MitchellOctober 6, 2018

Don’t expect to see the Sweet Leaf brand back any time soon.

Sweet Leaf Drops Denver Appeal: Deals With DA and MED in the Works?

Sweet Leaf Drops Denver Appeal: Deals With DA and MED in the Works?

By Thomas MitchellOctober 5, 2018

The dispensary chain just dropped its appeal to win back its Denver licenses.

Vape and Play’s Taylor Rosean Talks About His Family’s Upcoming Pot Lounge

Vape and Play’s Taylor Rosean Talks About His Family’s Upcoming Pot Lounge

By Thomas MitchellOctober 5, 2018

Denver Vape and Play will be a family business.

U.S. District Attorney Bob Troyer Explains Attack on Legal Marijuana in Colorado

U.S. District Attorney Bob Troyer Explains Attack on Legal Marijuana in Colorado

By Thomas MitchellOctober 4, 2018

The U.S. Attorney for the District of Colorado recently criticized the state’s decision to legalize cannabis.

Cannabis-Focused Schools and Courses in Colorado

Cannabis-Focused Schools and Courses in Colorado

By Thomas MitchellOctober 3, 2018

There’s a class for that.

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Denver-Based Edibles Brand Dixie Elixirs Plans to Go Public in Canada

Denver-Based Edibles Brand Dixie Elixirs Plans to Go Public in Canada

By Thomas MitchellOctober 2, 2018

The move awaits approval from the Canadian Securities Exchange.

Why the Denver Botanic Gardens Doesn’t Grow Hemp

Why the Denver Botanic Gardens Doesn’t Grow Hemp

By Thomas MitchellOctober 1, 2018

We get why marijuana is excluded, but why not hemp?

Most of Colorado Still Bans Grows, But State Still Harvested 554,233 Pounds Through June

Most of Colorado Still Bans Grows, But State Still Harvested 554,233 Pounds Through June

By Thomas MitchellSeptember 30, 2018

And that’s with barely 35 percent of local jurisdictions allow the weed trade in the state.

Why This Colorado Law Firm Is Upset Over DEA’s Rescheduling of CBD Medication

Why This Colorado Law Firm Is Upset Over DEA’s Rescheduling of CBD Medication

By Thomas MitchellSeptember 28, 2018

The reaction in Colorado was a mixed bag, ranging from ho-hum to angry disappointment.

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