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…
There are many different versions of how 4/20 originated, but one thing is clear: Denver’s gathering on April 20 has become the nation’s largest pot party. The celebration got started in the early 1990s, when a loud, brash activist named Ken Gorman smoked a joint on the steps of the…
Businesses planning to give out free product or even just show their buds at the now-annual High Times Cannabis Cup had better think twice, according to a memo issued earlier this month by the Colorado Department of Revenue. The memo says any shop that displays or gives out bud at…
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…
Back in 2012, a Denver radio station at 107.1 FM that had been playing EDM transformed into Pot 107.1, a marijuana-themed format. The whole thing turned out to be an attention-getting joke that was never intended to last. The station quickly ditched the sound and is currently playing throwback hip-hop. Now,…
In a recent post about the third volume of a report attacking Colorado’s legalization of limited marijuana sales, we noted that those opposing the state’s policies have yet to mute their criticism even though more than a year has passed since recreational shops began doing business. But judging by a…
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…
Back in February, we collected videos from major news organizations such as CBS and the New York Times to demonstrate that the national media is still hooked on Colorado pot. More evidence will arrive this weekend, when CNN will debut High Profits. The new reality-TV series focuses on the pair behind…
Yes, we know that 4/20 isn’t until next Monday — but most of the big events will take place this coming weekend, if not sooner. In fact, the Mile High City might never be higher than it is over the next few days; keep reading for a hit of our…
This 1905 article from the Aspen Times suggests that Aspen wasn’t always as nice to wealthy people busted for drugs as it’s been in more recent times. Ouch. We know what you’re thinking: This has nothing to do with the racist past of cannabis or the depiction of minorities in…
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,…
I’m still not sure where I visited this week. I mean, I know that I went to a dispensary at Colfax and Forest Street. But was it CCF, a shop we reviewed back in 2012? The sign out front says so. Well, the big sign does. The smaller one below…
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…
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…
Strain Gang is our new weekly critique of a cannabis strain at a recreational store. For MMJ reviews, read Mile Highs and Lows at westword.com/news. Broadway’s notorious dispensary row is known for cramped quarters and strong cannabis, but some shops can claim only the former. Sad to say, using popular…
In 2012, we told you about a court ruling in the case of Leonard Watkins, a convicted child molester and medical marijuana patient who challenged rules against smoking MMJ while on probation. Three years later, a new bill scheduled to be heard by a Colorado House committee tomorrow aims to…
High Times and Rick Ross will be here in less than two weeks, but until then, you can enjoy a spa-day fundraiser for the Cannabis Consumer Coalition, participate in the battle between caregivers and recent local government rulings and more in this week’s cannabis calendar. Enjoy some Bellinis cocktails, beer,…
Ever wonder why the generation that came of age in the 1950s was so scared of drugs and – still to this day – equates cannabis with things like heroin? Well, it was probably due to speakers like anti-fun crusader Dr. E. Guy Cutshall, as described in this December 13,…
No insult to The Station, but the main reason I chose to review this spot was because I was in the area and had to pee. Not a good reason. I remembered the shop well, though. Even after four years, I know that its executive-style bathrooms would be open —…
Colorado saw a slight increase in medical marijuana patients from January to February, but thousands of patients have still dropped off the registry — and the number who sign up with private caregivers continues to shrink. Medical marijuana patient numbers rose from 113,453 patients in January to 114,290 in February…
Strain Gang is our new weekly critique of a cannabis strain at a recreational store. For MMJ reviews, read Mile Highs and Lows at westword.com/news. Pre-rolled joints have quickly become the hot dogs of Colorado’s recreational marijuana industry. They’re cheap to make, easy to consume and extremely convenient — but…
Dear Stoner: I was at my neighborhood stoner store recently and noticed an ingredient I was not familiar with: bat guano. What is that? L.L. Pot Seed Dear L.L.: The answer is poop. Bat poop, specifically. While bats may be disease-carrying flying rats with poor eyesight, their excrement is like…
