Marijuana: Greeley and Montrose ban pot businesses

Surprise, surprise: Two more non-dispensary-friendly cities across the state have enacted even additional ordinances to ban pot shops. The city councils of both Greeley and Montrose gave affirmative votes Tuesday evening on rules that would deny any future shops from entering their borders. Greeley’s ban actually involves not one but…

Marijuana: Aurora places moratorium on pot businesses

Last night, the Aurora City Council gave an affirmative vote toward a moratorium on marijuana shops. This does not come as much of a surprise, as Aurora has never allowed pot businesses within its borders. Still, one council member insists that the vote doesn’t necessarily doom them forever. “We aren’t…

Photos: Colorado River battle against a serious enemy — invasive tamarisk

The Colorado River is under attack…from millions of invasive tamarisk bushes. Wildlife and native greens have been choked out and recreational activities have dwindled as the banks of the river are barraged by the black-trunked salt cedars. But people aren’t letting these obtrusive bushes take over the river without a…

Marijuana tax reform bill eases burden on pot business owners

Marijuana businesses are going to catch a break on state income taxes starting next year thanks to a bill allowing owners to deduct business expenses for the first time. Governor John Hickenlooper signed HB 13-1042 into law earlier this week, legitimizing one of the least controversial measures among the dozen…