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Thomas Mitchell

Thomas Mitchell has been the news editor of Westword since February 2024. He’s been with the publication since 2017 and was formerly its cannabis editor. He’s earned numerous awards and accolades for his work, including placing second for the Marijuana Enterprise Reporting Award from the Colorado Society of Professional Journalists in 2018; being named a Top Cannabis Journalist by Leafbuyer in 2020; and placing first for the College Sports Writing Award from the Arizona Press Club in 2014. His prior work experience includes Arizona Republic, Inman News and Fox Sports.

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MAPS founder Rick Doblin at Psychedelic Science 2023 in Denver

Governors Jared Polis, Rick Perry Come Together Over Psychedelics

By Thomas MitchellJune 21, 2023

“The idea that he and I are together is bit of magic.”

Comedian Sam Morril

Sam Morril Wants to Have a Good, Dark Time With His Standup

By Thomas MitchellJune 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.”

UFC fighter Muhammad Naimov and coach Gokor Ambaryan

Moving Up a Weight Class on Four Days’ Notice, Denver Fighter Wins Big in UFC Debut

By Thomas MitchellJune 17, 2023

Muhammad Naimov walked into the UFC Octagon as the biggest underdog on the card June 3.

Stoner Cinema Pop-Up founders

Stoner Cinema Pop-Up Is the Alamo Drafthouse of Cannabis

By Thomas MitchellJune 16, 2023

It’s midway through a Pineapple Express screening, and 200 cross joints filled with Colorado cannabis are handed out to a crowd of Denver viewers. Welcome to a Stoner Cinema Pop-Up show.

Mushrooms on display at the 2023 NoCo Hemp Epxo

A Major Psychedelics Conference Will Take Over Denver Next Week

By Thomas MitchellJune 15, 2023

Here’s what to expect from the “biggest psychedelics conference history by a landslide” that’s coming to town next week.

Commercial cannabis flower hang dries

Latest Marijuana Recall Hits Fort Collins and Longmont

By Thomas MitchellJune 14, 2023

Both medical and recreational marijuana harvests were included in the recall, which stretches back to February.

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Outside of a former dispensary in Denver

City Rejects License Transfer for New Dispensary at 40th and Tennyson

By Thomas MitchellJune 13, 2023

A Native Roots store won’t be opening in northwest Denver after opposition from residents and a council rep.

Inside a marijuana green house in Colorado

State Warns Marijuana Growers After “Many Examples” of Attempts to Cheat Testing

By Thomas MitchellJune 9, 2023

A June 2 memo from the MED pointed the finger at cheaters.

A Colorado field guides identifies a local mushroom in Boulder County.

Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art Class Helps You Identify and Draw Local Mushrooms

By Thomas MitchellJune 9, 2023

The Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art has partnered with a field guild and botanical illustrator for Marvelous Mushrooms, a series of adult classes in September.

Hemp CBD gummies on display at the 2023 NoCo Hemp Expo

Polis Signs Controversial Intoxicating Hemp Bill

By Thomas MitchellJune 8, 2023

“To be honest with you, I have laid awake at night thinking abut this. I have friends who are lobbyists for hemp groups telling me this will destroy the hemp industry.”

Marijuana plants grown indoors in Colorado.

As Marijuana Businesses Close in Colorado, Licensing Fees Likely to Increase

By Thomas MitchellJune 6, 2023

The Marijuana Enforcement Division’s budget, dependent on business licensing fees and occasional legislative funding, has dropped drastically in recent years.

1906 cannabis edibles made for specific effects

Midnight Line of Cannabis Sleep Products Pulled After More Liver Injuries

By Thomas MitchellJune 5, 2023

“I think it’s goodnight on Midnight.”

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A Cannaventure cannabis-friendly hike

Cannabis-Friendly Sports Leagues, Outdoor Groups and Supper Clubs in Denver

By Thomas MitchellJune 1, 2023

Whether you’re into golfing, hiking or eating good food, here are five cannabis-friendly adult groups and gatherings in Denver this summer.

Denver mayoral candidates Mike Johnston and Kelly Brough

What Denver Mayoral Candidates Think of Marijuana and Psychedelics

By Thomas MitchellMay 31, 2023

“This will be uncharted territory for the next mayor…”.

A group of workers on a Kentucky tobacco farm

Why Are Kayne Perry’s Hash Holes So Good? Rolling Joints Is in His Roots

By Thomas MitchellMay 31, 2023

Kayne Perry grew up on a Kentucky tobacco farm, but he was clearly meant to roll joints instead. His Red Roots Rolling creations are more than joints, though. They’re hash holes.

Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray

Cannabis Breeder Names Strains After Denver Nuggets Stars

By Thomas MitchellMay 30, 2023

“The Joker” and “Blue Arrow” could be coming to bowls, joints and dispensaries near you later this year.

Buku Loud owners Joshua Corbett and Tifini Scarcella

Buku Loud Making Noise for Colorado Springs Cannabis Scene

By Thomas MitchellMay 26, 2023

Colorado Springs native Joshua Corbett and his wife, Tifini Scarcella, are building a reputation that attracts customers from around state to their dispensary.

Green Tree dispensary in Berthound

Ninth Recall in Two Months Hits Colorado Marijuana Business

By Thomas MitchellMay 24, 2023

Green Tree Medicinals in Berthoud is the focus of the thirteenth recall this year.

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Psilocybin mushrooms in the dark

Governor Jared Polis Signs Colorado Psychedelics Bill

By Thomas MitchellMay 24, 2023

The new law implements and regulates the psychedelics ballot initiative passed by Colorado voters last November. It will take effect in July.

outside of igadi dispensary in golden

New Recreational Dispensary Opens in Golden

By Thomas MitchellMay 22, 2023

It’s the Colorado town’s second dispensary to open since local voters approved recreational pot sales, with two more on the way.

The Cannabis Golf League hosts monthly rounds of golf for members of the marijuana industry.

The Cannabis Golf League Doesn’t Care About High Scores

By Thomas MitchellMay 19, 2023

“Trust me, we have a good time. But the etiquette is there. Nobody is sitting down on the green because they ate too big of an edible.”

Malek's Melts, a line of solventless hash rosin from Malek's Premium Cannabis.

Malek’s Premium Cannabis Has a New Rosin Line

By Thomas MitchellMay 19, 2023

Malek’s Melts drop today at a handful of Denver and Front Range dispensaries.

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