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Hilal Bahcetepe

Hilal is an alumnus of Metropolitan State University of Denver, with a degree in political science. Along with Westword, she’s written for Denver Life magazine and 303 magazine.

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CBD Expo Returns, With a Side of Psychedelic Science

CBD Expo Returns, With a Side of Psychedelic Science

By Hilal BahcetepeMay 10, 2021

After a year off, the CBD Expo Mountain tour returned to Denver metro.

New Marijuana Business Licensing Rolls Out This Summer

New Marijuana Business Licensing Rolls Out This Summer

By Hilal BahcetepeMay 7, 2021

The new licensing program prioritizes applicants from communities impacted by the drug war.

Popular Outdoor Destination Nearing Recreational Pot Sales

Popular Outdoor Destination Nearing Recreational Pot Sales

By Hilal BahcetepeMay 6, 2021

The popular mountain town is in the process of issuing two recreational marijuana licenses.

Fort Lupton’s First Dispensaries Won’t Open for Some Time

Fort Lupton’s First Dispensaries Won’t Open for Some Time

By Hilal BahcetepeMay 4, 2021

The town of about 8,000 approved dispensaries during the November 2020 election.

$100 Million in Pot Tax Money Going Back to Colorado Schools

$100 Million in Pot Tax Money Going Back to Colorado Schools

By Hilal BahcetepeApril 30, 2021

The money will restore cuts made to a school construction fund in 2020.

Lakewood Issues Five Licenses for Recreational Pot Sales

Lakewood Issues Five Licenses for Recreational Pot Sales

By Hilal BahcetepeApril 28, 2021

Five dispensaries have been approved for recreational sales, but haven’t started yet.

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New Pueblo County Jail to Cost Nearly $100 Million, Funded by Pot Taxes

New Pueblo County Jail to Cost Nearly $100 Million, Funded by Pot Taxes

By Hilal BahcetepeApril 23, 2021

The new Pueblo County detention center and Joe Martinez Boulevard extension project to cost up to $115 million in marijuana sales tax dollars.

Jam Master Jay’s Sons Bring Cannabis Brand to Colorado

Jam Master Jay’s Sons Bring Cannabis Brand to Colorado

By Hilal BahcetepeApril 23, 2021

T.J. and Jesse Mizell launched Jam Master Jays last year as a tribute to their father.

Civic Center Draws a Sparse 4/20 Crowd

Civic Center Draws a Sparse 4/20 Crowd

By Hilal BahcetepeApril 21, 2021

Denver’s designated 4/20 destination was quiet again in 2021.

Can Digital Currency Help the Pot Industry’s Banking Problem?

Can Digital Currency Help the Pot Industry’s Banking Problem?

By Hilal BahcetepeApril 16, 2021

What’s the best option for pot while we wait on federal banking?

Smell Complaints Lead to Pitkin County Hemp Farming Restrictions

Smell Complaints Lead to Pitkin County Hemp Farming Restrictions

By Hilal BahcetepeApril 14, 2021

Two different plants under the law, but the aroma is all the same to Pitkin County

Breaking Down Colorado’s $4 Million Cannabis Entrepreneur Program

Breaking Down Colorado’s $4 Million Cannabis Entrepreneur Program

By Hilal BahcetepeApril 9, 2021

The program is intended to spur socially equitable participation in the marijuana industry.

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CDOT, Pot Industry Mask Budtenders to Promote Safe Driving on 4/20

CDOT, Pot Industry Mask Budtenders to Promote Safe Driving on 4/20

By Hilal BahcetepeApril 8, 2021

Bud tenders can be seen wearing “I’ll be blunt. Don’t drive high,” face masks throughout the month of April.

Colorado Auctioning Stoner License Plates for Charity

Colorado Auctioning Stoner License Plates for Charity

By Hilal BahcetepeApril 7, 2021

The charity auction will raise money for disabled people across Colorado.

Za Packs Merges Denver Hip-Hop Artists With Cannabis

Za Packs Merges Denver Hip-Hop Artists With Cannabis

By Hilal BahcetepeMarch 31, 2021

Connecting hip-hop artists to the cannabis industry.

Eight Years Later, Has Pueblo County Become the “Napa Valley of Weed”?

Eight Years Later, Has Pueblo County Become the “Napa Valley of Weed”?

By Hilal BahcetepeMarch 25, 2021

How’s that “Napa Valley of weed” nickname shaping out?

CSU Research Links Indoor Marijuana Cultivations to High Emissions

CSU Research Links Indoor Marijuana Cultivations to High Emissions

By Hilal BahcetepeMarch 22, 2021

The study shows that 1.3 percent of Colorado’s annual emissions come from legal pot.

Mason Jar Events Finds Tasteful Ways to Pair Food and Cannabis at Home

Mason Jar Events Finds Tasteful Ways to Pair Food and Cannabis at Home

By Hilal BahcetepeMarch 17, 2021

A cannabis event organizer reflects on a year of online gatherings during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Eight New Towns Allowing Recreational Marijuana Sales

Eight New Towns Allowing Recreational Marijuana Sales

By Hilal BahcetepeMarch 15, 2021

Bigger cities like Lakewood and Littleton are moving quicker whereas small towns aren’t prioritizing recreational retailers just yet.

Colorado Artist Ellie Paisley Designs New Hemp Backpacks

Colorado Artist Ellie Paisley Designs New Hemp Backpacks

By Hilal BahcetepeMarch 9, 2021

The artist’s signature style can be found for a limited time on the satin interior of Dime Bags’ best-selling backpack, the Hot Box Mini Backpack, and she’s created new pins and patches for Dime Bags, as well.

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