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Magic Mushroom Competition Coming to Denver

Magic Mushroom Competition Coming to Denver

Another Psychedelics Expo Visits Downtown

Another Psychedelics Expo Visits Downtown

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New Natural Medicine Division Announces Public Sessions for Psychedelic Rulemaking

By Thomas Mitchell
Aug 29, 2023

The new state psychedelics department is holding five public sessions in September and October to address lingering questions and upcoming rules.
Breaking Down the Psychedelics Decriminalized in Colorado

By Miranda Burton
Aug 14, 2023

Mushrooms get all the attention, but also voters decriminalized the personal use of several other substances.
Suited to a Tea: Could Colorado Become the Next Kava Capital?

By Helen Xu
Jul 5, 2023

“A lot of people use it for anxiety…kava appeals to health-conscious people who maybe don’t like alcohol, or people getting sober from alcohol.”
A Growing List of States Are Opening Up to Psychedelics

By Thomas Mitchell
Jun 27, 2023

"When Oprah comes on and supports it, that makes it even easier."
Aaron Rodgers Shines Light on Psychedelic Ceremonies With Teammates

By Thomas Mitchell
Jun 22, 2023

"It just changes the dynamic when you're in a room with somebody [or] you’re in a huddle with somebody…"
Governors Jared Polis, Rick Perry Come Together Over Psychedelics

By Thomas Mitchell
Jun 21, 2023

"The idea that he and I are together is bit of magic."
Sam Morril Wants to Have a Good, Dark Time With His Standup

By Thomas Mitchell
Jun 20, 2023

Before Sam Morril performs in Denver this Thursday, we talked about his popular (and uncomfortable) interviews with local TV stations, magic mushrooms and the "900 fuckin' podcasts you have to do to sell tickets these days."
A Major Psychedelics Conference Will Take Over Denver Next Week

By Thomas Mitchell
Jun 15, 2023

Here's what to expect from the "biggest psychedelics conference history by a landslide" that's coming to town next week.
What Denver Mayoral Candidates Think of Marijuana and Psychedelics

By Thomas Mitchell
May 31, 2023

"This will be uncharted territory for the next mayor...".
Governor Jared Polis Signs Colorado Psychedelics Bill

By Thomas Mitchell
May 24, 2023

The new law implements and regulates the psychedelics ballot initiative passed by Colorado voters last November. It will take effect in July.
You're Not Tripping: Mushrooms of All Kinds Are Having a Moment

By Claire Barber
May 23, 2023

The rising popularity of mushrooms reaches far beyond psilocybin, particularly when it comes to functional and gourmet mushrooms.
Colorado Lawmakers Consider Mushrooms, Marijuana Challenges in 2023

By Thomas Mitchell
May 8, 2023

Bills protecting online dispensary sales (not just pre-orders) and off-hour cannabis use both passed, but a measure expanding social equity provisions died.
Metro State Hosting Psychedelics Conference for Students

By Thomas Mitchell
May 4, 2023

"These organizations, pharmaceutical companies and businesses need young people going forward."
Denver Mom Advocates for Microdosing Mushrooms on Dr. Phil

By Thomas Mitchell
May 3, 2023

"It will be interesting to see how I'm painted, let's put it that way."
Colorado House Passes Mushroom Legalization Bill

By Thomas Mitchell
Apr 29, 2023

House amendments still need Senate approval, but the bill is expected to reach the governor's desk.
Mushroom Legalization Bill Clears House Committees, Approval on Horizon

By Thomas Mitchell
Apr 28, 2023

Colorado's first bill addressing psychedelic decriminalization and legalization could be passed by early next week.
State Senate Advances Psychedelic Framework Without Local Ban Authority

By Thomas Mitchell
Apr 26, 2023

Colorado's first magic mushroom legalization hearing took place on on April 20, at 4:20 p.m., and lasted four hours and...21 minutes.
Bill Proposing Colorado Psychedelic and Psilocybin Facilitation Laws Will Be Introduced

By Thomas Mitchell
Apr 19, 2023

Nearly five months after Coloradans legalized and decriminalized psychedelics, the state Senate is ready to regulate psilocybin therapy and personal use.
Make Room for Mushrooms: Legal Psychedelics Inspiring a New Boom in Therapy, Businesses, Regulations

By Thomas Mitchell
Apr 18, 2023

A decade after Colorado legalized cannabis and started the green rush, legalized psychedelics are becoming a big business.
Colorado Senate Approves Prop 122 Psychedelic Advisory Board

By Thomas Mitchell
Mar 24, 2023

Tasked with implementing legal psilocybin, Governor Polis's proposed panel was approved by the Colorado Senate on March 17.

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