Medical marijuana version of Match.com?: Introducing TheJointEffort.com

Some marijuana advocates, including the Cannabis Therapy Institute’s Laura Kriho, fear the passage of HB 1084, a bill to regulate the medical marijuana biz, and SB 109, intended to clarify the relationship between MMJ patients and doctors, will decimate the industry. But that hasn’t stopped entrepreneurs aplenty from conceiving projects…

Our updated medical-marijuana directory

Today, we learned that Westword would be presented with a “press vape” award at this Sunday’s Caregivers’ Cup. When citing the reasons for this recognition, Cup organizer Timothy Tipton specifically cited our Mile Highs and Lows reviews — like for instance, the latest addition to the roster, William Breathes’ critique…

The Clinic Alternative Medicine warms up Colfax

As Colorado’s medical-marijuana industry grows, marijuana dispensaries of all types and sizes are proliferating around the state. Some resemble swanky bars or sterile dentist offices; others feel like a dope dealer’s college dorm room. To help keep them all straight, Westword is offering a no-holds-barred look at what goes on…

Mason Tvert wants Betsy Markey to honor medical marijuana industry

Mason Tvert, executive director of SAFER (Safer Alternative For Enjoyable Recreation), has spent five years arguing that marijuana is less harmful than alcohol — and even critics would have to agree that his creativity in promoting this idea is off the charts. A boycott of Starbucks because of the store’s…

Medical marijuana: What the new laws could mean for you

Colorado rolled into the history books last week as the first place to codify a statewide marijuana distribution system, thanks to the passage of House Bill 1284 and Senate Bill 109. Both laws will take Colorado’s convoluted and confusing medical marijuana industry and… make it convoluted and confusing in a…

Colorado Cannabis Convention fight will land in court

The original promoter of the Colorado Cannabis Convention, Raymond Springsteel, believes he could put on a concert on the moon. Several people he used to work with think that’s where he’s already living. While the busy booths, scantily clad dispensary girls and crowds exceeding 12,000 made the Colorado Cannabis Convention…

Medical marijuana advocacy group implodes on the cusp of victory

This week should have been a time to celebrate for the main players in Coloradans for Medical Marijuana Regulation. In recent months, the group has been an energetic and effective advocate for measures to codify the medical marijuana business in the state. Instead of rebelling against any and every attempt…

Our updated medical-marijuana dispensary directory

Although two dozen dispensaries did not answer their phones when we called to update their listings recently, that doesn’t mean our directory is getting smaller. Oh, no. For every dispensary that closes, two more seem to take its place. And many dispensaries, such as the Biocare Collective, which the Wildflower…

Biocare Collective keeps cancer patients in mind

This dispensary has closed. As Colorado’s medical-marijuana industry grows, marijuana dispensaries of all types and sizes are proliferating around the state. Some resemble swanky bars or sterile dentist offices; others feel like a dope dealer’s college dorm room. To help keep them all straight, Westword is offering a no-holds-barred look…

Medical marijuana bill enthusiast Matt Brown: “We did it!”

Despite its legislative passage yesterday, HB 1284, the bill to regulate the medical marijuana industry, continues to earn mixed reviews. The Cannabis Therapy Institute’s Laura Kriho hates both HB 1284 and the previously approved SB 109, which seeks to clarify the relationship between doctors and medical marijuana patients. Sensible Colorado’s…