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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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Michael Bennet “Deeply Concerned” About White House Anti-Pot Committee

Michael Bennet “Deeply Concerned” About White House Anti-Pot Committee

By Thomas MitchellAugust 30, 2018

“By cherry-picking data to support pre-ordained and misinformed conclusions on marijuana, the Trump Administration has further eroded any credibility it had on this issue,” Bennet writes in the letter to Carroll.

Has White House Launched War on Weed? Colorado Pols Respond.

Has White House Launched War on Weed? Colorado Pols Respond.

By Thomas MitchellAugust 30, 2018

Does the president’s staff share Donald Trump’s feelings about marijuana?

Northglenn Voters Will Decide on Marijuana Sales Tax Increase in November

Northglenn Voters Will Decide on Marijuana Sales Tax Increase in November

By Thomas MitchellAugust 28, 2018

Northglenn pot shops currently charge a 2 percent special sales tax on all marijuana sales.

Take a Tour of Colorado’s Biodynamic Pot Farm

Take a Tour of Colorado’s Biodynamic Pot Farm

By Thomas MitchellAugust 26, 2018

Colorado Cannabis Tours is taking interested visitors up to the Trotters’ pot farm throughout September to learn how the couple use the fat of the land for their sustainably operated commercial grow.

Beer Companies and Brewers Are Taking the Plunge Into Legal Pot

Beer Companies and Brewers Are Taking the Plunge Into Legal Pot

By Thomas MitchellAugust 24, 2018

Several influential brands have announced partnerships with cannabis companies over the past few months.

Incredibles Founder Bob Eschino on Future of Edibles and Infused Products

Incredibles Founder Bob Eschino on Future of Edibles and Infused Products

By Thomas MitchellAugust 23, 2018

Westword spoke with Incredibles founder Bob Eschino about what’s been going on in the kitchen.

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Weed Porn: The Grow-Off Announces Top Recreational Growers

Weed Porn: The Grow-Off Announces Top Recreational Growers

By Thomas MitchellAugust 22, 2018

The marijuana growing challenge pits dozens of cultivation staffs throughout the state against each other to see who can grow the best herb.

How Sweet Leaf’s Success Story Went Up in Smoke

How Sweet Leaf’s Success Story Went Up in Smoke

By Thomas MitchellAugust 21, 2018

Sweet Leaf was growing fast. Then came the raids, and it all went sour.

Denver Weed Prices Are Low Compared to Those in Other Major Cities

Denver Weed Prices Are Low Compared to Those in Other Major Cities

By Thomas MitchellAugust 20, 2018

One study shows that we don’t have it too bad in Denver compared to other cities with legal marijuana.

Colorado’s New Marijuana Czar on Social Consumption, Other Challenges

Colorado’s New Marijuana Czar on Social Consumption, Other Challenges

By Thomas MitchellAugust 17, 2018

Colorado’s foray into legal marijuana is still pretty young, but the state is already on its third director of marijuana policy since 2014.

Study Shows Most People Don’t Care if You’re Vaping Weed in Public

Study Shows Most People Don’t Care if You’re Vaping Weed in Public

By Thomas MitchellAugust 15, 2018

We’ve called hash vaporizers the brown paper bags of toking in public in the past, but one new study shows you don’t even need to go that far to get high on the street.

Over 70,000 Illegal Plants Pulled From Colorado Public Land in 2017

Over 70,000 Illegal Plants Pulled From Colorado Public Land in 2017

By Thomas MitchellAugust 14, 2018

Colorado’s marijuana black market has become significantly smaller than the rest of the country’s since dispensaries showed up, it hasn’t evaporated.

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Colorado Marijuana Earnings Rebound in June, on Pace for Growth in 2018

Colorado Marijuana Earnings Rebound in June, on Pace for Growth in 2018

By Thomas MitchellAugust 13, 2018

Dispensary earnings are still on pace for annual growth, according to the Department of Revenue.

New Marijuana Nonprofit Incubator Coming to Denver

New Marijuana Nonprofit Incubator Coming to Denver

By Thomas MitchellAugust 11, 2018

Sometimes people need a little help with what they want to build, says a founder.

Sparking Change With Dispensary Owner and Activist Wanda James

Sparking Change With Dispensary Owner and Activist Wanda James

By Thomas MitchellAugust 10, 2018

The pot entrepreneur and activist was the first black woman to open a dispensary in Colorado, and was honored with a lifetime achievement award at the 2017 Cannabis Business Awards for her role in the commercial rise of the plant.

Annual Report Shows Denver’s Fading Share of Colorado Marijuana Market

Annual Report Shows Denver’s Fading Share of Colorado Marijuana Market

By Thomas MitchellAugust 9, 2018

Marijuana-related crime, impaired driving, tax revenue, social consumption and youth use have all been hot topics since retail legalization began in 2014.

Colorado Sold 665,134 Pounds of Legal Pot in 2017; How Much Did It Consume?

Colorado Sold 665,134 Pounds of Legal Pot in 2017; How Much Did It Consume?

By Thomas MitchellAugust 7, 2018

It’s tough to match Colorado’s pot-smoking prowess.

City Rejects Plans for Pot-Infused Spa…Again

City Rejects Plans for Pot-Infused Spa…Again

By Thomas MitchellAugust 6, 2018

A battle in district court could be on the horizon if the matter isn’t resolved.

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Colorado’s Chief Medical Officer Resigns

Colorado’s Chief Medical Officer Resigns

By Thomas MitchellAugust 5, 2018

Wolk will move on to the private sector.

Sweet Leaf Budtender’s Charges Dropped, Investigation Continues

Sweet Leaf Budtender’s Charges Dropped, Investigation Continues

By Thomas MitchellAugust 3, 2018

The Denver District Attorney said it didn’t want her trial to “adversely impact the larger investigation into the criminal enterprise.”

Former Denver Nugget Al Harrington Pushing Professional Sports Toward Pot

Former Denver Nugget Al Harrington Pushing Professional Sports Toward Pot

By Thomas MitchellAugust 3, 2018

Al Harrington’s impact on professional sports is becoming much larger than his shooting stroke.

Why This Former Sweet Leaf Budtender Is Taking the City to Trial

Why This Former Sweet Leaf Budtender Is Taking the City to Trial

By Thomas MitchellAugust 2, 2018

“I didn’t do anything wrong. If I’m going to be in trouble, then I at least have to fight.”

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