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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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State Hemp Contract Paused Over Potential Conflict of Interest

State Hemp Contract Paused Over Potential Conflict of Interest

By Thomas MitchellOctober 13, 2020

A Jared Polis appointment has ties to the group awarded the deal.

Colorado Marijuana Sales Top $1 Billion Since Pandemic Began

Colorado Marijuana Sales Top $1 Billion Since Pandemic Began

By Thomas MitchellOctober 12, 2020

August was the second-highest month for sales ever.

Colorado Issues First Marijuana Recall Over Heavy Metal Contaminants

Colorado Issues First Marijuana Recall Over Heavy Metal Contaminants

By Thomas MitchellOctober 9, 2020

There’s concern over mold, arsenic in AlpinStash products.

Boulder Chef’s Cookbook Here to Show You How Delicious Hemp Is

Boulder Chef’s Cookbook Here to Show You How Delicious Hemp Is

By Thomas MitchellOctober 9, 2020

After immersing herself in hemp cooking and even growing the plant for herself, Shadi Ramey has developed a full set of recipes featuring hemp seeds, hearts, oil and protein, among other hemp-based ingredients.

Slang Worldwide, a Canadian Company, Expands Marijuana Footprint

Slang Worldwide, a Canadian Company, Expands Marijuana Footprint

By Thomas MitchellOctober 8, 2020

It just purchased Pleasant Valley Ranch, a grow in Carbondale.

Denver’s New Media Voice Loves to Hate Cannabis

Denver’s New Media Voice Loves to Hate Cannabis

By Thomas MitchellOctober 5, 2020

Weed it and weep.

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Why Marijuana Legalization Is a Gateway Voting Issue

Why Marijuana Legalization Is a Gateway Voting Issue

By Thomas MitchellOctober 2, 2020

The cannabis vote is still coveted in election season, even in Colorado.

Polis Automatically Pardons 2,732 Marijuana Convictions

Polis Automatically Pardons 2,732 Marijuana Convictions

By Thomas MitchellOctober 1, 2020

The move rolls back convictions dating back as far as fifty years.

Marijuana Licenses for Low-Income Entrepreneurs Closer to Reality

Marijuana Licenses for Low-Income Entrepreneurs Closer to Reality

By Thomas MitchellSeptember 28, 2020

Securing a marijuana license has proven to be a costly, long venture for a a startup business in Colorado, with licensing opportunities in Denver and metro communities largely dried up because of market saturation and local license moratoriums.

When Will Governor Polis Use His Mass Marijuana Pardon Power?

When Will Governor Polis Use His Mass Marijuana Pardon Power?

By Thomas MitchellSeptember 25, 2020

The governor’s new pardoning power for past marijuana possession charges remains vague.

OG Medicinals Is Ready to Move Up a Level

OG Medicinals Is Ready to Move Up a Level

By Thomas MitchellSeptember 25, 2020

“Levels, Jerry. I’m building levels.”

Botanico Stores Reopen After Settlement With Department of Revenue

Botanico Stores Reopen After Settlement With Department of Revenue

By Thomas MitchellSeptember 24, 2020

The two stores had closed in late July.

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Colorado Pot Prices Reach Three-Year High, Up 25 Percent Since July

Colorado Pot Prices Reach Three-Year High, Up 25 Percent Since July

By Thomas MitchellSeptember 22, 2020

The median price-per-pound for Colorado marijuana has reached its highest point since 2017.

Colorado-Based Hemp Organization Sues DEA

Colorado-Based Hemp Organization Sues DEA

By Thomas MitchellSeptember 21, 2020

Hemp businesses worry a DEA ruling could be interpreted to block hemp extraction during CBD product manufacturing.

Schools Expect Nearly $500 Million in Pot Tax Revenue Over Four-Year Span

Schools Expect Nearly $500 Million in Pot Tax Revenue Over Four-Year Span

By Thomas MitchellSeptember 21, 2020

School funding and construction capitol should receive almost $500 million.

Denver Marijuana Health Inspections, Mold Report Delayed by COVID-19

Denver Marijuana Health Inspections, Mold Report Delayed by COVID-19

By Thomas MitchellSeptember 17, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced a significant marijuana industry watchdog to take a break.

Posh Aspen Dispensary Sells Weed Next to Rolex Watches

Posh Aspen Dispensary Sells Weed Next to Rolex Watches

By Thomas MitchellSeptember 16, 2020

Dalwhinnie Farms opened September 7.

Kayvan Khalatbari Sets His Sights on Trinidad

Kayvan Khalatbari Sets His Sights on Trinidad

By Thomas MitchellSeptember 16, 2020

The former Denver mayoral candidate is focusing on a new town now.

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States With Legal Weed Reported Fewer Vaping Illnesses

States With Legal Weed Reported Fewer Vaping Illnesses

By Thomas MitchellSeptember 14, 2020

The first five states to legalize recreational marijuana had less than one recorded case per 100,000 residents.

Marijuana Sales Smash Previous Monthly Record, Cross $200 Million

Marijuana Sales Smash Previous Monthly Record, Cross $200 Million

By Thomas MitchellSeptember 11, 2020

Monthly medical marijuana sales, reserved for patients who live in Colorado, are also setting new records.

How Joel Haas Turned Stoned Eating Into His Day Job

How Joel Haas Turned Stoned Eating Into His Day Job

By Thomas MitchellSeptember 11, 2020

We caught up with the self-proclaimed stoned food critic to learn more about how to fully enjoy a high meal and which fancy Denver eateries were most welcome to his puffy eyes.

Help a Weed Grower Choose New Strains — by Smoking Them

Help a Weed Grower Choose New Strains — by Smoking Them

By Thomas MitchellSeptember 9, 2020

Not all weed strains with the same name were actually one and the same.

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