Over the past several weeks, dozens of politicians, state administrators, doctors and industry stakeholders have been meeting and discussing potential game-changing rules for Colorado’s marijuana industry — all of which will be presented at a hearing at the end of the month, when public feedback will be sought. As part…
The critics of Colorado’s marijuana laws who tend to get the most attention are those operating in the political realm. An example is Smart Colorado’s Diane Carlson, who’s been leading the push to stamp marijuana edibles with a stop sign. But as a recent article in the Baptist Press demonstrates,…
Ever wondered what a commercial marijuana grow looks like in-person? You might have a chance at visiting one — and that’s only one of the items in this week’s Cannabis Calendar. Green Labs will host Bend & Blaze: A Higher Yoga Experience on Wednesday, August 26, at 5:15 p.m. The…
The Clinic’s sixth annual Charity Classic was a lovely day filled with golf, cannabis, water balloons, games, food and drinks, all for a great cause. In working with the MS Society, this cannabis do-gooder company has the opportunity to give back to their community on a local and national scale…
Yesterday, in this space, we noted that a new series of public service announcements from the Colorado Department of Transportation, released under the umbrella term “Hank’s How to Get Hit by a Car,” had stolen the thunder from the State of Colorado’s latest anti-marijuana campaign aimed at those under 21…
I’ll try any type of beer, coffee or cannabis at least once, and this strategy has led me to some amazing finds. The only danger is that you might try something — in this case, a strain of pot — and fall in love with it, only to never see…
Dear Stoner: I’ve seen a lot of pot shops advertising themselves as “boutique dispensaries.” Sounds like a lame marketing ploy to me. Jake ’n’ Bake Dear Jake: You might already have the Man beat if words like “superfood” and “artisanal” don’t lure you in to pay more, but just because…
Mesa County’s Pamela Boyd was convicted of marijuana possession 26 days before Amendment 64, the proposal that made it legal for Coloradans to possess small amounts of cannabis, went into effect. Boyd appealed, maintaining that the measure should have been retroactively applied to her. A legal long shot? Perhaps —…
Those in favor of progressive marijuana policies really want to love Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, whose insurgent candidacy for President has the potential of making Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton’s predicted smooth ride to the nomination a little bumpier. But he’s not making it as easy as they’d like. Example? A…
Presidential candidates such as Donald Trump and Chris Christie have declared their opposition to broader legalization of marijuana and used Colorado as an example of why additional states shouldn’t make such a move. But plenty of other observers are betting that limited marijuana sales will be approved by voters or legislators in…
The dog days of summer seem to have taken their toll on cannabis event organizers, but we’ve still got a few pot-friendly shindigs in this week’s Cannabis Calendar. Broadway dispensary Denver Relief’s charity group GREEN TEAM will be assisting Ekar Farms in planting and harvesting organic produce for local food…
Ask three cannabis growers for their thoughts about nutrients, and you’re likely to get three different answers. As with green chile and grilled cheese sandwiches, everyone has their own recipes for growing pot, and everyone thinks theirs is the best. Do you go strictly organic, using tea and bat guano…
Thirty out-of-towners pile into a giant limousine-like bus parked outside the downtown Cheba Hut at noon on a summer Saturday. The group includes an eclectic array of visitors who range wildly in age and socioeconomic standing, and who hail from such disparate locales as Hannibal, Missouri, New York City and…
With so many pot shops to choose from in Denver, it’s sometimes easy to forget our skunky friends in Boulder. And shame on me for doing so: Unlike the generic adulting that many Denver dispensaries have gone through, almost every shop in Boulder gives off a vibe all its own. Magnolia…
Dear Stoner: I am a tourist here on my honeymoon. I’ve checked into elixirs, but noticed one of the bottles says “one fluid ounce.” So does that count the same as flower? Phurious Dear Phurious: Everything you can buy in a dispensary is measured by weight, but only in terms…
The State of Colorado is suggesting that a red stop sign with the letters “THC” inside be used as a visual warning that a food item is actually a marijuana edible. If the state gets its way, the symbol will not only appear on packaging for edibles, but it will…
Back in 2013, we introduced you to Paige Figi, whose daughter, Charlotte Figi, suffers from a rare, seizure-causing ailment that responded positively to medical marijuana treatment — specifically high-CBD infused olive oil that Charlotte takes orally. Charlotte’s progress helped change CNN correspondent Sanjay Gupta’s mind about the efficacy of MMJ — and…
The National Conference of State Legislatures is an organization that champions the rights of politicians at the state level. And at the just-concluded NCSL Summit in Seattle, the group took a stand against federal interference when it comes to marijuana and hemp. In a resolution on view below, the NCSL asks…
With a hemp symposium hosted by a Colorado congressman and a charity golf tournament hosted by a Denver dispensary chain, there are plenty of upper-class functions where you can get your schmooze on in this week’s Cannabis Calendar. As we’ve reported, proponents of The Campaign for Limited Social Use –…
Back in June, we told you about the Limited Social Marijuana Consumption Initiative. Mason Tvert, who has combined forces with fellow Amendment 64 proponent Brian Vicente to push the proposal, described it at the time as “a narrow exemption to Denver’s current ban for social marijuana consumption by adults. It…
When I think of Glendale, dispensaries don’t usually come to mind. Shotgun Willie’s, yes; Elvis eating a bacon-laden PB&J, sure; even Mayor Mike Dunafon rapping with Wyclef Jean. But not pot shops — though the tiny town does have four dispensaries, and will soon have a fifth, next to Shotgun…
Dear Stoner: I’m looking to smoke higher concentrations of THC but wasted half of my wax last time I bought some. Is there any way to get stoned off my gourd that isn’t so sticky and messy? Jamal Dear Jamal: Wax heads and dabbers would cringe to hear you say…
