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Thomas Mitchell

Thomas Mitchell has been the news editor of Westword since February 2024. He’s been with the publication since 2017 and was formerly its cannabis editor. He’s earned numerous awards and accolades for his work, including placing second for the Marijuana Enterprise Reporting Award from the Colorado Society of Professional Journalists in 2018; being named a Top Cannabis Journalist by Leafbuyer in 2020; and placing first for the College Sports Writing Award from the Arizona Press Club in 2014. His prior work experience includes Arizona Republic, Inman News and Fox Sports.

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Diamond Shruumz microdose products

Colorado Psychedelics Regulators Warn Public of Edibles Sold Online

By Thomas MitchellJuly 8, 2024

The chocolates and gummies have mushroom pictures and terms like “microdosing,” “great vibes” and “enhanced ingredients,” but the FDA says they’re full of synthetic drugs.

Indoor marijuana grow

Colorado Sees Three Mold Weed Recalls in Eight Days

By Thomas MitchellJuly 1, 2024

Colorado saw eighteen marijuana recalls last year, all of which were connected to mold or improper testing procedures.

Snaxland dispensary

Snaxland Voluntarily Recalls Marijuana From Eleven Dispensaries

By Thomas MitchellJune 28, 2024

The recalled marijuana was sold at dispensaries in Boulder, Colorado Springs and Denver from May 1 to June 13 of this year.

Inside Denver dispensary waiting room

Seven Longtime Denver Area Dispensaries Change Hands

By Thomas MitchellJune 27, 2024

One of the selling chains will live on with four stores.

Cannabis flower and THC gummies

Colorado AG Sues Hemp Company for Alleged Illegal THC Sales

By Thomas MitchellJune 25, 2024

“These products were not industrial hemp: they were marijuana.”

Jar of magic mushrooms

CU Opens Psychedelic Research Center in Downtown Denver

By Thomas MitchellJune 24, 2024

The new center will collaborate with other CU campuses to research the societal, economic and health impacts of psychedelics.

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Marijuana bud grown inside

Medical Marijuana Recall Hits Twelve Dispensaries

By Thomas MitchellJune 21, 2024

The recalled marijuana was sold as far back as last August, according to state regulators.

Cannabis grower trims marijuana leaves

Inspired by Medical Marijuana, Boulder Native Takes Cannabis Expertise Across the Country

By Thomas MitchellJune 20, 2024

Colorado’s cannabis output has diminished over the last few years, so homegrown talent has to look elsewhere.

Young woman smokes joint outside

Marijuana Use Among High-Schoolers Decreasing in Colorado, Lower Than National Average

By Thomas MitchellJune 12, 2024

Dabbing potent products and overall use are both in decline, but THC vaping among high schoolers is increasing.

Inside Denver dispensary Medicine Man

Denver Announces Off-Limits Neighborhoods for Marijuana Businesses

By Thomas MitchellJune 5, 2024

Some neighborhoods became saturated with cannabis businesses in the early days of recreational marijuana.

MMA fighter with fist up in cage

UFC Returns to Denver in July With Several Colorado Connections

By Thomas MitchellJune 5, 2024

It’s (almost) time!!!

Man in soccer jersey with long hair smokes marijuana

Cannabis Outpaces Alcohol in Daily Use – and Colorado Outpaces America

By Thomas MitchellMay 31, 2024

Coloradans must really like to party – or run away from their feelings.

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New dispensary open in Denver

Snaxland, Giant Mile High Dispensary Highlight Marijuana Business Openings

By Thomas MitchellMay 21, 2024

Denver’s cannabis space has been active this spring, with several new dispensaries and an outdoor smoking lounge.

People stand outside of Denver's Marijuana Mansion in Capitol Hill

Marijuana Mansion Closing for Good

By Thomas MitchellMay 16, 2024

But you can take home a piece of it during an everything-must-go sale this weekend.

People sit in backyard at night

Tetra Cannabis Lounge to Reopen Tomorrow

By Thomas MitchellMay 15, 2024

It’s been a long and bumpy road for the RiNo cannabis lounge, but you can legally light up there starting May 16.

Marijuana grower waters plants

Lawmakers Approve Big Changes to Marijuana Industry Rules

By Thomas MitchellMay 10, 2024

Dispensaries could soon resemble convenience stores now that lawmakers have passed a bill that will change industry regulations.

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston takes a selfie

The Mayor Just Held a Q&A With Reddit. Let’s See How It Went.

By Thomas MitchellMay 8, 2024

Because where else can you talk about city issues with youngcockdrew and fartsniffer87?

Two psilocybin mushrooms on a plate

Colorado Psychedelics Community Protesting Proposed Social Media Ban

By Thomas MitchellMay 1, 2024

A bill aimed at protecting kids on social media could ban content related to decriminalized psychedelics for all users, advocates worry.

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Cannabis protesters hold a marijuana flag in Civic Center Park

The DEA Wants to Reschedule Marijuana. Now What?

By Thomas MitchellApril 30, 2024

News of rescheduling set the cannabis world ablaze with excitement and hope, but the actual impact still isn’t clear.

Backyard patio with murals in Denver

After Six Years, RiNo Cannabis Lounge Finally Has City Permission to Let People Smoke

By Thomas MitchellApril 29, 2024

Only the outdoor patio will be open, but the owner hopes to allow vaping and edibles indoors soon.

Old Denver marijuana dispensary

Big Changes to a Handful of Longtime Dispensaries

By Thomas MitchellApril 25, 2024

Over the last few months, some of Denver’s oldest dispensaries have closed, changed names or announced plans to move.

Colorado Nugget license plate

A Cannabis License Plate Auction, Just in Time for a Nuggets Playoff Run

By Thomas MitchellApril 23, 2024

In the 2022 auction, rights to a “420” license fetched almost $10,000, but the license plate is for sale again this year.

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