Denver Cops Raid POTUS, Grassroots Pot Clubs on 4/20 Weekend

Over 4/20 weekend, the Denver Police Department tweeted that cops weren’t “hatin'” — but they issued approximately 160 citations at Civic Center Park anyhow, most of them for public consumption of marijuana. Turns out, though, that officers were busy at two other locations — a pair of alleged pot clubs…

Photos: Nugless Outnumbered During 4/20 Smokeout at Civic Center Park

As we’ve reported, the Denver cops issued around 160 citations during 4/20 events over the weekend, despite insisting that they “ain’t hatin’.” And at the moment of this post’s scheduled publication, attendees at a 4/20 political rally at Lincoln Park may well be lighting up, despite warnings from organizers that public…

Photos: 4/20 in Colorado Memes, 2015 Edition

You may have heard that it’s 4/20 in Colorado. All day, in fact. That didn’t stop people from celebrating the date early, as our coverage of events such as this year’s Civic Center rally and the latest High Times Cannabis Cup demonstrates. And the meme-makers of America have also been…

Cannabis Time Capsule, 1963: Jazzy Pot-Song King Hits Aspen

Hey there, all you hep cats gearing up for the big 4/20 shindig/hootenanny this a’here weekend! How about we catch you cool daddies up on some jivin’ jazz history — Colorado cannabis style! In our never-ending historical search through Colorado’s historic newspapers for pot-related stories, we sometimes go off on…

Are MMJ Patients Who Smoke Instead of Vape Doing More Harm Than Good?

It will come as a surprise to precisely no one that Westword has been absolutely inundated with marijuana-related product pitches in the days leading up to what’s likely to be the largest 4/20 celebration in Colorado history. But the one from the folks at California-based Hemp Hookahzz definitely grabbed our attention. The…

Marijuana Dispensary Review: Mindful in Denver

What’s in a name? Would bud from a dispensary that previously sold okay herb under another name smell as mediocre after a change in its name? Not at Mindful, formerly Gaia Plant Based Medicine, which is definitely moving in the right direction. MiNDFUL Medical of Denver 5926 East Colfax Avenue…

Strain Gang Review: Grape Stomper at Green Solution

As a hard-hitting journalist, I’m always looking for breaking stories that are essential to the public interest. So when I saw that a Green Solution had replaced a failed McDonald’s at 3179 Peoria Court, next to Nine Mile Station in Aurora, I figured it was my duty to stop in…

Dear Stoner: Is Anyone Pairing Pot and Craft Beer on 4/20?

Dear Stoner: I love Colorado craft beer and our great ganja. Are there any events happening during 4/20 that would help readers to compare the vast flavor combinations of food and cannabis? Also, what combination of Colorado products would you recommend to your readers? Flavor Savor Dear Flavor Savor: There…

Marijuana Report by Anti-Pot Group Continues Jihad Against Legalization

Supporters of progressive marijuana policies who thought opponents would quickly raise the white flag after limited cannabis sales became law in Colorado seriously underestimated their persistence. The Rocky Mountain High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (RMHIDTA) is a case in point. The organization, operated under the supervision of director Tom Gorman,…

Dear Stoner: Can I Toke Up at My Condo?

Dear Stoner: Can I freely smoke marijuana in my condo? I own the condo, and the condo association has no rules about smoking. Also, can I smoke freely on my balcony? El Jefe Dear Jefe: If you’re the homeowner and you say it’s okay, you can smoke two joints before…

Marijuana Oversight Committee Bill a Slap to Marijuana Enforcement Division?

A bill currently in the Colorado Legislature could shake up the current Marijuana Enforcement Division leadership and install a governor-appointed five-member commission to oversee the state agency after the current rules sunset in July 2016. Under this proposal, sponsored by senators Pat Steadman and Chris Holbert, the governor-appointed commission would…