Why Colorado Tokers Love Strawberry Banana

Who doesn’t like the word “juicy”? Besides being the name of one of Biggie’s most recognizable songs, almost everything sounds better when described as “juicy.” Fruits, steaks, derrieres, bits of information — they’re all more desirable when juicy. Just hearing the word makes me imagine something ripe and refreshing. Something like Strawberry Banana — the cannabis strain, not the smoothie.

Colorado Cannabis Calendar for January 2017

Denver’s cannabis calendar is filling up this month.  Whether you’d like to meet with other ganjapreners, learn more about how to market your business or get a job in the industry, you’ll find plenty of opportunities in January.

A Refresher Course in Advance of Denver’s Social-Use Advisory Committee Meeting

It’s been a long road for Initiative 300. Last summer, some people doubted that Denver’s social-use provision would pass — and the vote tally wasn’t official until a week after the November 8 election. But now, under the city’s schedule, businesses will have to wait until this summer before they can submit applications for permits. On January 18, Denver’s social-use advisory committee will hold its first meeting, and begin crafting other rules for implementation.

Jeff Sessions “Skillfully Evasive” During Confirmation Hearing

And so it begins. Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions, Trump’s nominee for the country’s next attorney general, took the stage today at his confirmation hearing. Marijuana supporters had been quick to voice their concern over Sessions’ nomination because of his stance on marijuana, as well as his positions on other social…

Why Colorado Tokers Love Tiger’s Milk

The lion may be king of the jungle, but the tiger is king of flavor. I’d reminisce about saving my allowance for tiger’s blood snow cones (watermelon, strawberry and a hint of coconut) more often if it weren’t for Charlie Sheen’s implosion. We all know Frosted Flakes are more than…

No More Vaping in National Parks, but Is NPS’s Reasoning Sound?

The National Park Service has announced that vaping will no longer be allowed in any national parks. NPS revised its regulations and amended the definition of smoking to include electronic cigarettes and all other electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS). “Protecting the health and safety of our visitors and employees is one…

The Top Ten Marijuana Songs of 2016 from WeedStream

WeedStream has been an ally of the legalization movement since 2014, producing a 24/7/365 soundtrack for the cannabis community. It’s been an advocate for the medical, cultural and financial benefits of marijuana, pushing legalized medicinal and recreational marijuana as a positive influence on society. “For me, this is a local…

Weed Porn: Ten Best Dispensary Instagrams of the Week

Whether it’s a photo of a grow operation, the bud or a perfectly rolled joint, we’re always in the mood for some good weed porn. Here are our favorite pictures from dispensaries that posted on Instagram this past week. Altitude the Dispensary Ballpark Holistic Dispensary Good Meds  L’Eagle Life Flower Dispensary…

Get a Job: Five Hottest Cannabis Fields in 2017

Karson Humiston knows how to help you get a job — and how to create your own. At 24,  she’s the CEO and founder of Vangst Talent Network (formerly Graduajana), a company she started in college. Vangst will be holding a career fair and product showcase in Denver on Thursday, January 19, to help anyone interested in the cannabis industry learn more about the available opportunities.

Denver Announces Social Consumption Advisory Committee Members

The City of Denver has selected the members of Social Consumption Advisory Committee that will oversee implementation of Initiative 300, allowing social consumption of marijuana in the city, and has three meetings scheduled through February. The twenty-person committee, comprised of city officials, Denver City Council members, community members and marijuana…

Andrew Freedman Leaving Post as Colorado’s Director of Marijuana Coordination

Andrew Freedman is moving on from his position as Colorado’s Director of Marijuana Coordination, Governor John Hickenlooper announced on January 5.Freedman will still be involved with the cannabis industry and constructing policy: He’s launching a consulting firm, Freedman & Koski LLC which will advise state and local governments on the implementation of marijuana legalization.