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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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Dispensary Openings and Closings: Grand Junction Pot Sales Finally Begin

By Thomas MitchellNovember 6, 2023

New dispensaries have opened in Grand Junction, Denver and the Boulder area.

Plates of psilocybin mushrooms on display

Inside Denver’s First Psychedelic Mushroom Cup

By Thomas MitchellNovember 3, 2023

“The decriminalization part really gives us the chance to do a lot of cool stuff and not have to hide.”

Colorado Governor Jared Polis inside of a marijuana dispensary

Polis Budget Calls for $10 Million in Marijuana Business Projects and Tax Incentives

By Thomas MitchellNovember 3, 2023

The projects would speed up business licensing and spur social equity, according to the governor.

Smokiez watermelon THC gummies

National Edibles Brand Has Humble Roots in Colorado

By Thomas MitchellNovember 3, 2023

“It’s been a long journey with a lot of twists and turns.”

Inside a Denver marijuana dispensary

State Officials Suggest Significant Rule Changes to Retail Marijuana

By Thomas MitchellNovember 2, 2023

The proposed changes would affect decontamination, advertising, tracking and hospitality rules, among others.

Cannabis plant infested with spider mites

Cannabis Infested With Spider Mites Prompts Health Department Alert

By Thomas MitchellNovember 1, 2023

State-licensed cannabis labs don’t currently test for spider mites, according to the city.

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Colorado Officials Propose Banning Marijuana Businesses From Unlicensed Events

By Thomas MitchellOctober 30, 2023

Cannabis business owners at a public hearing vigorously objected to the proposed rule.

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Wana Brands Foundation Donates $600,000 to Community College of Denver

By Thomas MitchellOctober 30, 2023

The donation from a foundation set up by the Wana Brands CEO will fund scholarships and ongoing equity initiatives across campus.

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Doodle Artist Joe Palec Combines Halloween and Cannabis

By Thomas MitchellOctober 27, 2023

Palec’s new vape battery is full of cannabis and scary movie references.

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Even If the Crazy Mushroom Pilot Is Lying, Colorado Needs to Take His Story Seriously

By Thomas MitchellOctober 25, 2023

Colorado is equipped for takeoff with medical psilocybin, but there will be some turbulence.

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Denver Quietly Hit $500 Million in Marijuana Tax Revenue This Summer

By Thomas MitchellOctober 24, 2023

Let’s see how all that money is spent.

psychedelic mushrooms glowing in the dark

Psychedelics Experts React to California Decriminalization Veto

By Thomas MitchellOctober 20, 2023

“I think it’s a really awesome opportunity for Colorado. It’s going to offer a lot of lessons for the next rounds of this across the world.”

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Legal Psilocybin Edibles Could Be Coming to Colorado

By Thomas MitchellOctober 18, 2023

There are some catches, but state regulators are open to the idea.

Inside JAD's Mile High Smoke, a Colorado marijuana bar.

Will Higher Sales Limits Raise Colorado’s Limp Marijuana Hospitality Scene?

By Thomas MitchellOctober 17, 2023

There are five pot hospitality venues and mobile lounges currently operating in Colorado.

A now-closed Buddy Boy dispensary in Denver.

Former Buddy Boy Dispensaries Getting New Tenants

By Thomas MitchellOctober 13, 2023

The chain of seven dispensaries abruptly closed in 2022 after unpaid sales tax violations.

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Quality Cannabis Is No Joke at Laughing Grass Dispensary

By Thomas MitchellOctober 13, 2023

After a strong performance on the wholesale market, the staff wants customers to visit the mother ship.

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Colorado Hits Major Marijuana Sales Milestone: $15 Billion in Sales

By Thomas MitchellOctober 12, 2023

That’s enough to buy the Denver Broncos three times over.

Inside of Colorado's only cannabis bar.

Where to Smoke Weed and Watch Sports in Denver

By Thomas MitchellOctober 11, 2023

Cannabis-friendly venues and watch parties are here for all major sports.

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Chefs and Business Owners Want Event Permits for Cannabis

By Thomas MitchellOctober 10, 2023

There’s a growing push to update Colorado’s limited cannabis hospitality rules.

Wet marijuana leaves in the dark

Colorado Scores a C+ in Marijuana Criminal Justice

By Thomas MitchellOctober 6, 2023

State pardon initiatives received praise, but states newer to legal cannabis are doing more.

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Colfax Cannabis Lounge Wants to Add Micro Sales, Eyes January Opening

By Thomas MitchellOctober 6, 2023

“I don’t know how to convey how excited and ready Denver is for this.”

A closed dispensary in downtown Denver

Openings and Closings: Longtime Denver Dispensary Shuts Down, New Stores Coming to Broomfield

By Thomas MitchellOctober 5, 2023

New dispensaries are sprouting up in Broomfield, Denver and Golden this fall.

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