Presidential candidates such as Donald Trump and Chris Christie have declared their opposition to broader legalization of marijuana and used Colorado as an example of why additional states shouldn’t make such a move. But plenty of other observers are betting that limited marijuana sales will be approved by voters or legislators in…
The dog days of summer seem to have taken their toll on cannabis event organizers, but we’ve still got a few pot-friendly shindigs in this week’s Cannabis Calendar. Broadway dispensary Denver Relief’s charity group GREEN TEAM will be assisting Ekar Farms in planting and harvesting organic produce for local food…
Ask three cannabis growers for their thoughts about nutrients, and you’re likely to get three different answers. As with green chile and grilled cheese sandwiches, everyone has their own recipes for growing pot, and everyone thinks theirs is the best. Do you go strictly organic, using tea and bat guano…
Thirty out-of-towners pile into a giant limousine-like bus parked outside the downtown Cheba Hut at noon on a summer Saturday. The group includes an eclectic array of visitors who range wildly in age and socioeconomic standing, and who hail from such disparate locales as Hannibal, Missouri, New York City and…
With so many pot shops to choose from in Denver, it’s sometimes easy to forget our skunky friends in Boulder. And shame on me for doing so: Unlike the generic adulting that many Denver dispensaries have gone through, almost every shop in Boulder gives off a vibe all its own. Magnolia…
Dear Stoner: I am a tourist here on my honeymoon. I’ve checked into elixirs, but noticed one of the bottles says “one fluid ounce.” So does that count the same as flower? Phurious Dear Phurious: Everything you can buy in a dispensary is measured by weight, but only in terms…
The State of Colorado is suggesting that a red stop sign with the letters “THC” inside be used as a visual warning that a food item is actually a marijuana edible. If the state gets its way, the symbol will not only appear on packaging for edibles, but it will…
Back in 2013, we introduced you to Paige Figi, whose daughter, Charlotte Figi, suffers from a rare, seizure-causing ailment that responded positively to medical marijuana treatment — specifically high-CBD infused olive oil that Charlotte takes orally. Charlotte’s progress helped change CNN correspondent Sanjay Gupta’s mind about the efficacy of MMJ — and…
The National Conference of State Legislatures is an organization that champions the rights of politicians at the state level. And at the just-concluded NCSL Summit in Seattle, the group took a stand against federal interference when it comes to marijuana and hemp. In a resolution on view below, the NCSL asks…
With a hemp symposium hosted by a Colorado congressman and a charity golf tournament hosted by a Denver dispensary chain, there are plenty of upper-class functions where you can get your schmooze on in this week’s Cannabis Calendar. As we’ve reported, proponents of The Campaign for Limited Social Use –…
Back in June, we told you about the Limited Social Marijuana Consumption Initiative. Mason Tvert, who has combined forces with fellow Amendment 64 proponent Brian Vicente to push the proposal, described it at the time as “a narrow exemption to Denver’s current ban for social marijuana consumption by adults. It…
When I think of Glendale, dispensaries don’t usually come to mind. Shotgun Willie’s, yes; Elvis eating a bacon-laden PB&J, sure; even Mayor Mike Dunafon rapping with Wyclef Jean. But not pot shops — though the tiny town does have four dispensaries, and will soon have a fifth, next to Shotgun…
Dear Stoner: I’m looking to smoke higher concentrations of THC but wasted half of my wax last time I bought some. Is there any way to get stoned off my gourd that isn’t so sticky and messy? Jamal Dear Jamal: Wax heads and dabbers would cringe to hear you say…
Fredy Pedraza Castillo and two other Nebraskans were recently charged with crimes committed in Colorado. They’ve been accused of traveling from their home state to Westminster, where they allegedly pistol whipped and bound victims before stealing a large supply of marijuana. In our post on this topic, we noted that Nebraska…
This Thursday, August 6, Fox News will broadcast the first Republican presidential debate of the 2016 campaign season live from Cleveland, Ohio, and all eyes will be on Donald Trump, who’s galvanized the public and the media with pronouncements about, among other things, illegal immigrants and narcotics. “When Mexico sends…
What’s the first question a Coloradan is asked when traveling outside this state? Inevitably, it’s something about the legal marijuana industry. How much money is the state making? How’s the experiment working? And, most often: Can you really just walk into a store and buy pot? Why, yes, you can…
As if some of the exhibits of the Art District on Santa Fe weren’t already trippy enough, Rocky Mountain High Singles is taking a limo tour full of 4/20 favors to art galleries in the area to kickoff the weekend. Learn more and find some new industry networking opportunities in…
The comments are still rolling in regarding the Centers for Disease Control’s decision to use the 2014 death of Levy Thamba in a nationwide warning about the risks of cannabis edibles. The Denver coroner’s office listed marijuana intoxication as a contributing factor in the accident that killed Thamba, a college student…
Crack is whack. Crack kills. Say no to crack. Sound familiar? Well, kids, I’m here to tell you that not all crack is bad. Some crack is actually really, really good. I’m not talking about the stuff that Shawn Carter cooked in his kitchen and sold in G-packs before he…
Dear Stoner: I’ve been making butter, oils and tinctures. What licenses and permits do I need to sell my edibles to dispensaries, and do I need a commercial kitchen? Todd Dear Todd: There are plenty of hoops to jump through on your way to producing commercial edibles, but here’s one…
The Denver Police Department is hardly seen as a booster of legal marijuana. The DPD’s official policy is to enforce laws in the city and the state, and the department has done so in a manner some critics see as heavy-handed. Take the raids conducted at marijuana clubs over 4/20…
A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention uses a death in Colorado that was tied to a marijuana cookie as an example of why there should be stricter pot-edibles regulations and better messaging about their consumption not just here but in many places across the country…
