While officials in specific municipalities have weighed in frequently about Colorado’s medical-marijuana law in light of the current dispensary boom, plenty of state officials have done their best to skirt this weed patch of an issue thus far — creating a vacuum for Colorado Attorney General John Suthers, who has…
As described in this week’s feature story, “Tales of the Dragon,” prominent Thornton restaurateur Dan Tang has agreed to plead guilty to one count of money laundering for his involvement in a massive marijuana ring — even though authorities believed Tang had much more involvement than just money laundering in…
As part of our search for a marijuana-dispensary critic, we asked applicants to write in and tell us what marijuana means to them. In the coming weeks, we’ll publish some of our favorites, including this one, from a badass hippie girl from Manhattan…
If you happen to be a perpetually-stoned TV junkie who toggles between Idol and The Soup and enjoys the occasional Tank-from-Old-Scool-style streaking, tonight’s city council debate in Boulder is most definitely in your wheelhouse. As the Daily Camera reported this weekend, the debate, sponsored by New Era Colorado, will be…
As part of our search for a marijuana-dispensary critic, we asked applicants to write in and tell us what marijuana means to them. In the coming weeks, we’ll publish some of our favorites, including this one, from a guy not fond of the shift key…
Mason Tvert is brilliant at making any subject about marijuana — but he’s really outdone himself this time. In his latest media jeremiad, the head of SAFER (Safer Alternative For Enjoyable Recreation) goes after bicycle racer Lance Armstrong for becoming the new spokesman for Michelob Ultra, a brew that’s aimed…
As part of our search for a marijuana-dispensary critic, we asked applicants to write in and tell us what marijuana means to them. In the coming weeks, we’ll publish some of our favorites, including this one from a female college student…
As part of our medical-marijuana coverage, Westword has created the largest and most extensive directory of Colorado dispensaries available anywhere. To page through the updated version, click here…
This dispensary has closed. As Colorado’s medical-marijuana industry grows, marijuana dispensaries of all types and sizes are proliferating around the state. Some resemble swanky bars or sterile dentist offices; others feel like a dope dealer’s college dorm room. To help keep them all straight, Westword will be offering a no-holds-barred…
Last week, as part of our search for a marijuana-dispensary critic, we asked applicants to write in and tell us what marijuana means to them. Beginning today, we’ll publish some of our favorites, including this one from applicant “Valmont Green.”…
Last night, city councils at localities throughout the state, including Longmont, Lafayette, Louisville and Thornton, discussed the issue of medical-marijuana dispensaries at city council meetings. In Durango, for instance, officials approved preliminary tweaks in regulations, setting hours of operation and forbidding such businesses to locate in residential neighborhoods. Against this…
Just in time for the high holidays…..
When we posted a Tuesday blog looking for a reviewer to check out Colorado’s medical-marijuana dispensaries, we had no idea national media reporters would turn so green with envy that they probably look smokable. Today, both the Wall Street Journal and CNBC have published articles about our quest, both of…
This dispensary has closed. As Colorado’s medical-marijuana industry grows, marijuana dispensaries of all types and sizes are proliferating around the state. Some resemble swanky bars or sterile dentist offices; others feel like a dope dealer’s college dorm room. To help keep them all straight, Westword will be offering a no-holds-barred…
These days it sure seems like Smokey the Bear and his furry pals have picked up a nasty little habit, what with all the pot being discovered growing in Colorado wilderness areas. This summer $2.5 million of the stuff was found on Sugarloaf Mountain, and now a bunch more has…
For a directory of medical marijuana in Colorado, click here. To add or make changes to a listing, send an email here…
Is there any forest land in Colorado not festooned with marijuana? Weed roundups have become commonplace in recent months, as demonstrated by this slideshow and blog about $2.5 million worth of ganja seized on Sugarloaf Mountain this summer. The latest: $500,000 worth of marijuana plants found by hunters on Division…
Boulder County District Attorney Stan Garnett loves, loves, loves talking about medical marijuana, unlike just about all of his colleagues. In a recent Joel Warner blog, he confirmed his willingness to consider legalizing marijuana, enforcing his previously stated desire to be the most progressive DA in the state when it…
Update: Thanks for your interest, everyone. We’ve received well over 100 applications and will be culling through them shortly in search of the best candidate(s). Unfortunately, we can’t accept any more essays/resumes. Original post: Do you have a medical condition that necessitates marijuana? Do you have a way with words?…
Where does the Denver Post stand when it comes to the legality of medical-marijuana dispensaries? In an August 31 editorial, the paper declared, “It would be much easier if marijuana use were legalized and regulated,” but added that “authorities ought to make sure certified users truly are deserving of the…
As Colorado’s medical-marijuana industry grows, marijuana dispensaries of all types and sizes are proliferating around the state. Some resemble swanky bars or sterile dentist offices; others feel like a dope dealer’s college dorm room. To help keep them all straight, Westword will be offering a no-holds-barred look at what goes…
Kudos to Boulder District Attorney Stan Garnett for boldly going where few elected officials are willing go these days: into the politically thorny issue of marijuana. Most politicians these days are staying as far away from the subject as possible. This summer, the state health department tried to limit the…
