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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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Colorado Rates a “B” for Medical Marijuana Access

Colorado Rates a “B” for Medical Marijuana Access

By Thomas MitchellMarch 2, 2018

Medical marijuana advocacy group Americans for Safe Access just released its annual report card on all states with some medical marijuana access.

Two of Denver’s Early Cannabis Players Take on New Challenges

Two of Denver’s Early Cannabis Players Take on New Challenges

By Thomas MitchellMarch 2, 2018

Now that more places are considering legalizing cannabis, some of Colorado’s early pot players are moving on to new jobs.

Juror Challenges Cause Mistrial in Cannabis Church’s Fight With Denver

Juror Challenges Cause Mistrial in Cannabis Church’s Fight With Denver

By Thomas MitchellMarch 1, 2018

So many potential jurors were challenged that the city’s case against the church ended in a mistrial on February 28.

Denver Issues License to City’s First Pot Lounge

Denver Issues License to City’s First Pot Lounge

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 27, 2018

After years of making little ground in Colorado, social cannabis consumption is finally starting to see some progression.

Terrapin-Backed Bill Would Allow Dispensary Tasting Rooms

Terrapin-Backed Bill Would Allow Dispensary Tasting Rooms

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 27, 2018

If passed, the proposal would create the first statewide licensing program for cannabis consumption.

Anti-Pot Group Releases Scathing Report Card on Commercial Cannabis

Anti-Pot Group Releases Scathing Report Card on Commercial Cannabis

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 24, 2018

Two conservative organizations are joining forces to burst Colorado’s pot bubble while warning other states of what they believe has been a big mistake.

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Bill to Address Pot-Tax Error Signed Into Law

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 23, 2018

SB 88 zoomed through the Colorado General Assembly in barely over a month and was signed by Lieutenant Governor Donna Lynne on Thursday, February 22.

Sweet Leaf Moving Ahead With New Thornton Store

Sweet Leaf Moving Ahead With New Thornton Store

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 23, 2018

The dispensary chain’s Thornton location could be open within the next couple months, according to Thornton city officials.

Tetra 9, a Members-Only Pot Lounge, Opens in RiNo Today

Tetra 9, a Members-Only Pot Lounge, Opens in RiNo Today

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 22, 2018

Dwayne Benjamin will open Tetra 9 on February 22, 2018.

Today: Auction of Pot-Growing Equipment From Closed Gardening Store

Today: Auction of Pot-Growing Equipment From Closed Gardening Store

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 21, 2018

Auctions have long been an avenue for car buyers looking for deals off the beaten path, but in Colorado, they’re also a cheap way to supply your cannabis cultivation.

The Grow-Off’s Mystery Strain Leaked, but Competition Continues

The Grow-Off’s Mystery Strain Leaked, but Competition Continues

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 20, 2018

Grow-Off co-founder Jake Browne had kept the genetics for each contest unknown until the awards ceremony to ensure there were no advantages among the teams.

Lightshade Recalls Pre-Rolled Joints Over Mold and Yeast Concerns

Lightshade Recalls Pre-Rolled Joints Over Mold and Yeast Concerns

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 19, 2018

One of Denver’s largest dispensary chains has issued a voluntary recall for medical and recreational cannabis products over concerns from possible contamination.

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Bill to Resolve Pot Tax Error Heads to Hickenlooper’s Desk

Bill to Resolve Pot Tax Error Heads to Hickenlooper’s Desk

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 16, 2018

The proposal sped through the Colorado legislature in less than a month and is headed for Governor John Hickenlooper’s desk for his signature.

Medicine Man Dispensary Names Marijuana Strain After Jeff Sessions

Medicine Man Dispensary Names Marijuana Strain After Jeff Sessions

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 16, 2018

They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but in 2018, imitation can also be simple mockery.

Cory Gardner Lifts Some Nominee Holds as Talks Continue With Justice

Cory Gardner Lifts Some Nominee Holds as Talks Continue With Justice

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 15, 2018

Colorado Senator Cory Gardner had been assured by Jeff Sessions that Justice wouldn’t interfere with state-compliant cannabis businesses and users.

Hearings Begin as Marijuana Advocates Sue Jeff Sessions, DEA

Hearings Begin as Marijuana Advocates Sue Jeff Sessions, DEA

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 15, 2018

A former NFL player, a twelve-year-old medical marijuana patient and three other plaintiffs are suing Jeff Sessions and the Drug Enforcement Administration over the federal government’s classification of marijuana as a Schedule I drug.

Colorado Sold Over $1.5 Billion of Legal Marijuana in 2017

Colorado Sold Over $1.5 Billion of Legal Marijuana in 2017

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 13, 2018

Colorado has seen sustained growth in cannabis sales revenue since introducing retail sales, increasing over 120 percent from 2014 to 2017.

NCIA Moving Seed to Sale Show From Denver to Boston in 2019

NCIA Moving Seed to Sale Show From Denver to Boston in 2019

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 13, 2018

The NCIA Seed to Sale Show, held in Denver for the last two years, will move to Boston in 2019, according to an announcement from the NCIA.

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Ricardo Baca Talks Marijuana Media, From <i>the Cannabist</i> to Grasslands

Ricardo Baca Talks Marijuana Media, From the Cannabist to Grasslands

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 12, 2018

We recently caught up with Ricardo Baca to talk about his transition from reporter to potrepreneur.

New CDOT Campaign Wants Your Opinions on Stoned Driving

New CDOT Campaign Wants Your Opinions on Stoned Driving

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 9, 2018

Moving away from CDOT’s “Drive High, Get a DUI” campaign of public service announcements and materials, the new initiative will ask Coloradans to participate in anonymous online surveys about their opinions and actions related to stoned driving.

Marijuana Credit Union Granted Conditional Account by Federal Reserve Bank

Marijuana Credit Union Granted Conditional Account by Federal Reserve Bank

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 9, 2018

Fourth Corner sued the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City in 2015 over its refusal to issue the credit union an account. It lost in district court, but that decision was overturned in June 2017 by the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Denver’s First Pot Club Application Hearing Tomorrow

Denver’s First Pot Club Application Hearing Tomorrow

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 8, 2018

The owners of the Coffee Joint will go before a hearing officer on Friday, February 9.

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