Ken Gorman

Photos: Denver 4/20 Rally schedule announced amid pot shots at Amendment 64

Today, Miguel Lopez, the organizer of Denver's annual 4/20 rally at Civic Center Park, released the schedule for this year's two-day event, taking place on (duh) April 20 and 21. But in addition to a breakdown of happenings on each day, he also shares his often-negative thoughts about Amendment 64's ... More >>

The history of cannabis in Colorado...or how the state went to pot

See also: William Breathes looks back on three years as the country's first pot critic

Marijuana activist Ken Gorman remembered on fifth anniversary of his murder

Today marks the fifth anniversary of the still-unsolved murder of Ken Gorman, a man many consider the forefather of Colorado cannabis activism. Gorman, a Denver native, became active in the marijuana community in the early 1990s and quickly became known for his open advertising for marijuana on Wes ... More >>

Letters: Not everyone has forgotten the legacy of pot activist Ken Gorman

Thomas Lawrence, one-time suspect in Ken Gorman murder, says he has nothing to hide

Scorned ganjapreneur Thomas Lawrence talks about Ken Gorman.​When Ken Gorman, Denver's loudest pot advocate, was shot and killed in February 2007 (a story told in the Westword feature "High Times"), the pool of suspects seemed endless. But one rumor topped all other conjecture. Thomas Lawrenc ... More >>

Ken Gorman, murdered marijuana advocate -- and pro-pot album producer?

Ken Gorman suggested smoking one for Santa.​Every subculture deserves its own soundtrack -- sure. But a Christmas album that displays Santa, Rudolf and friends stoned? That seems a bit much... unless you're Ken Gorman. Gorman, the emphatic rabble-rousing pot activist who was the subject of "H ... More >>

Ken Gorman's last hit

Three years after his murder, memories of Ken Gorman -- Colorado's most vocal pot activist -- have gone up in smoke

Ken Gorman's diaries of a mad pot man: A look at the marijuana activist's writings

www.kengorman.orgPot dealer and prominent activist Ken Gorman was killed in his home in 2007. He was 60.​Ken Gorman, the subject of "High Times," this week's feature, was famous for his pro-pot diatribes and anger-fueled sermons against the establishment. When he wasn't spouting off at the ste ... More >>

Ken Gorman's "Asshole of the Week" tirades mobilized the stoned masses

Ken Gorman and his daughter, Valency, shortly before his murder.​Ken Gorman, the emphatic pot crusader featured in this week's cover story, "High Times," had a talent for attracting trouble. In fact, those who knew him said it was among his favorite things -- behind pot, of course. Trouble ca ... More >>

Pot power players Who's Who in Colorado: The pro-marijuana team

​Keeping track of all the individuals and organizations duking it out on the front lines of the state's medical-marijuana debate is trickier than picking through the med strains at your corner dispensary. To help weed through the chaos, we've created this guide to the state's top marijuana pow ... More >>

Pro-marijuana candidate Miguel Lopez to challenge John Hickenlooper for Democratic guv nomination

Miguel Lopez seen introducing Rob Corry at a 2008 marijuana rally.​Yesterday, we pointed out that the Mile High NORML Cannabis Rally, slated to begin at 11:30 a.m. this morning across the street from the west steps of the capitol, would feature a special blessing by Reverend James Marks of the ... More >>

Live blog: The Colorado Health Department's medical marijuana hearing

The Latest Word is at a Colorado Board of Health's hearing, where the board will consider new medical marijuana regulations that some believe will jeopardize the newly booming industry, as Joel Warner reported last week ("Will Monday be judgment day for Colorado's medical marijuana industry?"). We'l ... More >>

Medical marijuana has become a growth industry in Colorado

Xmas Marks the Spot

A guide to new holiday discs, from surprise presents to Tannen-bombs.