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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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University of Colorado Showcases Cannabis Illustrations

University of Colorado Showcases Cannabis Illustrations

By Thomas MitchellMay 1, 2018

No one else would take the exhibit, according to botany artist Susan Fisher.

Denver Hearing Officer Recommends Revoking Sweet Leaf Licenses

Denver Hearing Officer Recommends Revoking Sweet Leaf Licenses

By Thomas MitchellApril 30, 2018

“Sweet Leaf neighbors had good reason not to feel safe in their homes when Sweet Leaf was in operation.”

Why Is the Hemp Industry Upset a CBD Medication Bill Passed?

Why Is the Hemp Industry Upset a CBD Medication Bill Passed?

By Thomas MitchellApril 30, 2018

“No one in hemp on any side has ever said we want to restrict access to kids, but that’s not what this is about.”

These Denver Streets Pump the Veins of the City’s Pot Industry

These Denver Streets Pump the Veins of the City’s Pot Industry

By Thomas MitchellApril 26, 2018

Need a Dispensary? Head to Broadway, Colfax or Federal.

Advocacy Group Gives Hickenlooper “B” in Marijuana Policy

Advocacy Group Gives Hickenlooper “B” in Marijuana Policy

By Thomas MitchellApril 25, 2018

Colorado’s governor often finds himself being questioned about pot. Now he’s been graded.

Twice as Many Pot Citations Issued at This Year’s 4/20 Than in 2017

Twice as Many Pot Citations Issued at This Year’s 4/20 Than in 2017

By Thomas MitchellApril 24, 2018

Security largely looked the other way at cannabis consumption during the event, and so did police officers, for the most part.

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Congressman Jared Polis Visits Northglenn Dispensary on 4/20

Congressman Jared Polis Visits Northglenn Dispensary on 4/20

By Thomas MitchellApril 21, 2018

The Democrat representative is a strong proponent of legalization.

Denver Lawyer Offers Free Representation for Consumption Citations on 4/20

Denver Lawyer Offers Free Representation for Consumption Citations on 4/20

By Thomas MitchellApril 20, 2018

Call it holiday spirit, but Corry has been providing the 4/20 offer for almost a decade.

This Lakewood Budtender Wrote the Book on Dispensary Life

This Lakewood Budtender Wrote the Book on Dispensary Life

By Thomas MitchellApril 20, 2018

Amazon started offering the book on April 15.

Cops, CDOT, <i>Super Troopers</i> and Everyone Else: Don’t Drive High on 4/20

Cops, CDOT, Super Troopers and Everyone Else: Don’t Drive High on 4/20

By Thomas MitchellApril 20, 2018

Various law enforcement and safety agencies just want to remind your resin-coated brain one thing on 4/20: Don’t drive stoned.

Marijuana Delivery Bill Dies in Senate Committee

Marijuana Delivery Bill Dies in Senate Committee

By Thomas MitchellApril 19, 2018

A late move to restrict the service to just medical marijuana patients wasn’t enough.

Denver Could Raise Pot Sales Tax to Fund Affordable Housing

Denver Could Raise Pot Sales Tax to Fund Affordable Housing

By Thomas MitchellApril 17, 2018

The raise would bring in an additional $8 million of tax revenue each year, according to estimates from the mayor’s office, with $7 million of that going towards the city’s general fund.

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Thirteen Applicants, Four Spots: Longmont’s Dispensary Candidates

Thirteen Applicants, Four Spots: Longmont’s Dispensary Candidates

By Thomas MitchellApril 16, 2018

You’ll probably recognize a few of them if you live in Denver.

Trump, Gardner Strike Marijuana Deal After Sessions Memo Fallout

Trump, Gardner Strike Marijuana Deal After Sessions Memo Fallout

By Thomas MitchellApril 13, 2018

The agreement came after Trump told Gardner the DOJ’s rescission of the Cole memo “will not impact Colorado’s legal marijuana industry,” according to a statement from Gardner’s office.

Melissa Etheridge, Ron English Visiting Cannabis Church on 4/20

Melissa Etheridge, Ron English Visiting Cannabis Church on 4/20

By Thomas MitchellApril 13, 2018

After the holding its private congregation on Friday, April 20, 2018, the church will bring in Grammy-winning musician Melissa Etheridge and contemporary artist Ron English.

February Pot Sales Figures the Lowest in a Year

February Pot Sales Figures the Lowest in a Year

By Thomas MitchellApril 12, 2018

It was the lowest-earning month for medical sales since 2014, when the Colorado Department of Revenue began collecting the data.

Dispensary Tasting Room Bill Passes House, Heads to Senate

Dispensary Tasting Room Bill Passes House, Heads to Senate

By Thomas MitchellApril 11, 2018

If it survives, it will head to John Hickenlooper’s desk.

Sweet Leaf’s Future Still Cloudy After Denver Hearing Ends

Sweet Leaf’s Future Still Cloudy After Denver Hearing Ends

By Thomas MitchellApril 11, 2018

The hearing was scheduled to last two days in mid-March, but required an additional five days of arguments and testimony that extended into April.

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Jason Sklar on High Culture in Comedy, John Elway’s Horse Teeth

Jason Sklar on High Culture in Comedy, John Elway’s Horse Teeth

By Thomas MitchellApril 10, 2018

The hilarious twin duo recently made a long, strange stop in Denver while recording a comedy special.

Dispensary Tasting Rooms Getting Closer to Reality

Dispensary Tasting Rooms Getting Closer to Reality

By Thomas MitchellApril 9, 2018

HB 1258 will be considered by the full Colorado House on April 9.

Autism for MMJ Bill Passes Committee, Acute Pain Doesn’t

Autism for MMJ Bill Passes Committee, Acute Pain Doesn’t

By Thomas MitchellApril 6, 2018

After over five hours of public testimony and deliberation, a Colorado House of Representatives committee voted in favor of a bill that would add autism spectrum disorder to the state’s list of conditions treatable by medical marijuana.

American Chemical Society Offers Scholarship for Cannabis Chemists

American Chemical Society Offers Scholarship for Cannabis Chemists

By Thomas MitchellApril 6, 2018

The nonprofit organization, which turns 141-years-old on April 6, founded its Cannabis Chemistry Subdivision in 2015. Now, it wants more brains to get in the mix.

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