Update: According to the manager at the Cherry Top Farms medical marijuana center, a raid yesterday targeted a contract grower, not Cherry Top or any of its employees. But because federal officers were involved, they seized all of the dispensary’s live plants, medicine and more, despite it being completely legal…
This dispensary has closed. It wasn’t my intent to re-review Golden Alternative Care, or any shop, this week. But I found myself out in the neighborhood after a trip up into the foothills to catch the aspens changing and wanted a joint or two for my ride home. And to…
The Colorado Medical Marijuana Enforcement Division finally began licensing medical marijuana centers around the state this week. And while some activists say the licensing will likely bring more federal attention to Colorado dispensaries, several center owners say they feel more protected now, not less…
Last week on Survivor, we were given a glimpse at a potential power struggle in the Savaii Tribe orchestrated by dispensary owner Jim Rice. This week, his plan was put to the test and our local guy came out on top — for now…
The Reverend Brandon Baker, who’s with the ganja-based Greenfaith Ministry, has a lot of titles. He’s a farmer, a father, an activist, a religious leader — and now a self-professed legal scholar who says he’s found a way to end Colorado’s medical marijuana regulations, which he says violate patient privacy…
Last week, we re-posted this month’s Chronic-le feature story on high-CBD strains around Colorado, with our selections based on Full Spectrum Labs tests. But those might be the last results we get from Full Spectrum for a while. FSL announced last week that it’s shutting down Octobert 14 until the…
“Most people think someone who wants to end marijuana prohibition sits on the couch eating Cheetos and watching bad TV all day — someone who isn’t necessarily a motivated person,” says Georgia Edson. “And that’s so untrue.” This message helps power Run on Grass, Edson’s new organization, which aims to…
Tetrahydrocannabinol, better known as THC, is the most commonly known psychoactive ingredient in cannabis — the ingredient in ganja that gets you high. It also gives you the munchies, can create undue paranoia from time to time, and makes Cheech and Chong movies marginally funny. In short: THC is why…
Update: Yesterday, we reported that landlords of property used by medical marijuana operations in California had received letters from a U.S. Attorney threatening asset seizure, because pot is against federal law. Now, Denver’s Medical Marijuana Industry Group is decrying the tactic even as it touts Colorado’s laws in comparison to…
This dispensary has closed. Except for the beach, rum punch and occasional hurricane, Denver and Jamaica have a lot in common. We both boast great scenery, weather, music — plus, ganja is an integral part of our marketplaces. And though Denver doesn’t have a third-world economy (yet) or slums completely…
This week, William Breathes told the story of medical marijuana patient Rick Smith, who was narced on by a Papa John’s driver. Smith was pissed about the delivery guy calling the cops — but things worked out pretty well for him in the end. Denver’s Sexy Pizza is now offering…
Tonight’s episode of Survivor got off to a quick start for local medical marijuana dispensary owner Jim Rice, who crafted some pretty big shake-up moves for his tribe within the first two minutes of the episode. Even if it was just with powerless Harvard law nerd Cochran…
Twirling Hippy Confections owner Jessica LeRoux says a Medical Marijuana Enforcement Division inspector with the state has been telling shops that her packaging doesn’t meet state regulations, writing up at least one for a violation. But LeRoux says he’s misinformed and mistakes like his could cost business owners like her…
At first, medical marijuana patient Jason Beinor thought losing a court fight over unemployment benefits withheld from him because he failed a drug test was no big deal. But it now looks as if his case could hold the key to cementing MMJ rights in Colorado — or not. Which…
The dispensary application process seems a lot like a visit to the DMV. You show up knowing that it’s going to be a pain in the ass, go through line after line, each time praying it will be the last. Finally, you cut a check to someone in the hope…
Not to be too stoner-cliché here, but I always thought Pizza Delivery Guy is pretty universally seen as a ganja-friendly career. I mean, I’ve had countless stoned drivers show up at my door and been tipping delivery guys with nugs for years. But maybe it’s time to rethink that, at…
Last year, Colorado’s health department refused to approve medical marijuana for treating post-traumatic stress disorder — but one branch of the federal government appeared ready to test pot’s PTSD effectiveness. Now, however, the plan’s on hold, much to the chagrin of Brian Vicente, who’s long fought for veterans’ rights on…
Wednesday night’s first meeting of the latest Medical Marijuana Workgroup at Denver’s Wellington Webb building has generated mixed reviews. It was either a successful forum for lively debate or an incestuous assembly of business and government leaders who all stand to make a buck off the MMJ industry in one…
The Colorado Supreme Court has rejected two title-board-related challenges to the Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol Act of 2012 — one by gadfly Doug Bruce, another from advocate Corey Donahue. Although these matters may have seemed like distractions, Regulate proponent Mason Tvert insists otherwise. He’s more focused on gathering petitions for…
I met RiverRock hash master Bho Johnson a few months ago, when I stopped by Paul Tokin’s house for a Wednesday hash session for Tokin’s YouTube show Tokin’ Daily. Aside from being a fellow pot nerd, Johnson had some face-meltingly good hash, and I knew I’d eventually have to check…
Update below: Until last fall, medical marijuana centers could sell cannabis to patients as soon as they submitted licensing paperwork. Then, the Department of Revenue began enforcing what became known as the 35-day rule, named for the time application processing was supposed to take (although it often went longer). Now,…
The Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives sent out a memo last week clarifying their stance that a sportsman with a shotgun and a medical marijuana card is no different than a cocaine dealer with a silenced TEC-9…
