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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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Psilocybin mushrooms grow under a light, surrounded by darkness

Colorado’s First Psilocybin Center Sues Former Staff Over Business “Conspiracy”

By Thomas MitchellApril 8, 2026

It’s a new sector, built on healing and understanding — but a lawsuit says there’s cheating afoot.

A man hits a THC vape pen

Colorado Marijuana Recall for Concentrate, Vaporizers Reaches 53 Stores

By Thomas MitchellApril 2, 2026

This is the ninth dispensary recall in 2026.

Denver zoo guests watch a sea lion and its trainer perform

Denver Zoo Lawsuit Alleges New Sea Lion Exhibit Was Built Poorly, Suffers From Leaks

By Thomas MitchellApril 1, 2026

The $19 million renovation took almost two years to finish, and the zoo wasn’t pleased with the result.

The crowd at the 2025 Mile High 420 Festival in Denver.

Denver 4/20 Fest Announces Concert Lineup, Return to Civic Center

By Thomas MitchellMarch 27, 2026

Get your lighters ready!

Storefront of LivWell dispensary on East 17th Avenue in Denver.

Are Colorado’s Biggest Marijuana Chains Burning Out?

By Thomas MitchellMarch 26, 2026

In less than a month, three of Colorado’s largest dispensary groups have downsized or shown signs of financial struggle.

city park jazz bandstand burned after a fire

City Park Jazz Bandstand Scorched by Fire

By Thomas MitchellMarch 26, 2026

A fire broke out at about 2:30 a.m., according to the Fire Department.

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cars fall into a collapsed parking garage floor

Top Level of South Denver Parking Garage Collapses

By Thomas MitchellMarch 23, 2026

According to the Denver Fire Department, “multiple crews” are on the scene.

West Security checkpoint entrance at Denver International Airport

Trump Is Deploying ICE Agents to Airports. What About Denver’s?

By Thomas MitchellMarch 23, 2026

President Trump announced immigration agents will aid TSA with airport security, which he called “fertile territory” for ICE.

A cannabis extraction worker holds a jar of THC wax.

Colorado Weed Recall Hits 32 Dispensaries

By Thomas MitchellMarch 20, 2026

The contaminant has become increasingly common in cannabis safety advisories.

A crowded train concourse at Denver International Airport during a power outage

Hundreds of Flights Delayed at Denver International Airport… Again

By Thomas MitchellMarch 18, 2026

Those numbers are expected to increase.

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Hundreds of Flights Delayed and Canceled at Denver Airport

By Thomas MitchellMarch 16, 2026

Travelers, beware.

storefront of Simply Pure dispensary in Denver

Historic Black-Owned Dispensary Could Be Without a Home Soon

By Thomas MitchellMarch 13, 2026

Simply Pure has been a regular stop on cannabis-friendly tours and documentary productions since 2015, but its roots go deeper than that.

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Colorado Weed Prices Reach a Sad New Low

By Thomas MitchellMarch 11, 2026

“The consumer largely doesn’t care. They want big buds that are cheap and test high in THC.”

Protesters in Denver hold "Tacos Good, Navis Bad" signs at State Capitol protest

Protests in Denver: Data Center Rally, Latino Advocacy and March for Life Coming to Capitol

By Thomas Mitchell and OthersMarch 10, 2026

Protests and rallies for a variety of causes are planned in downtown Denver this spring.

two women in 1920s-era costumes laugh and smoke a joint on a couch during a party.

Colorado Push for Cannabis-Friendly Events Clears First Hurdle

By Thomas MitchellMarch 9, 2026

Proponents say the bill would open up more traditional event spaces and locations to cannabis culture, but industry support is mixed.

a dispensary budtender holds a display jar of cannabis open in front of the camera

One of Colorado’s Largest Dispensary Chains Agrees to Buyout

By Thomas MitchellMarch 6, 2026

The buyers expect Colorado’s cannabis market will “continue to consolidate over time.”

A window sign advertises a condo for sale in Denver's Capitol Hill neighborhood.

Denver Home Prices Highest of Major Non-Coastal Cities

By Thomas MitchellMarch 6, 2026

It’s hard out here for a home-seller.

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Cannabis Lounges, Tour Services and Other Weed-Friendly Venues in Denver

By Thomas MitchellMarch 5, 2026

Colorado doesn’t have many cannabis-friendly establishments, but metro Denver is home to a growing list, including a spa, tour services, venues and hotels.

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Outside of the Coffee Joint, Denver's first licensed cannabis lounge.

Colorado’s First Licensed Weed Lounge Has Closed…to Become a Psilocybin Event Space

By Thomas MitchellMarch 3, 2026

The Coffee Joint was the first licensed consumption venue in the country. Now the owner wants to make another mark.

fake snowman in desert

Hot, Dry and Unsettling: Colorado Broke Several Scary Records This Winter

By Thomas MitchellMarch 2, 2026

Historical weather records show that this is not normal.

A headshot of cannabis business owner Sarah Woodson

Cannabis Business Owner, Social Equity Advocate Running for House Seat in Aurora

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 27, 2026

After working in cannabis hospitality and social equity advocacy for years, Sarah Woodson wants to represent her hometown at the State Capitol.

cannabis clone on display

Denver Dispensaries That Still Sell Clones

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 27, 2026

Clones provide a quick path for home-growers, but they’re not widely available in dispensaries.

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