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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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Colorado Customers Can Enter Recreational Pot Shops Again

Colorado Customers Can Enter Recreational Pot Shops Again

By Thomas MitchellMarch 30, 2020

That didn’t last long.

Denver Pot Sales Jump 392 Percent During March 23 Shutdown Scare

Denver Pot Sales Jump 392 Percent During March 23 Shutdown Scare

By Thomas MitchellMarch 29, 2020

Can’t have a quarantine without a quarantoke.

Marijuana Advocate: COVID-19 Highlights Why Pot Offenders Shouldn’t Be in Prison

Marijuana Advocate: COVID-19 Highlights Why Pot Offenders Shouldn’t Be in Prison

By Thomas MitchellMarch 27, 2020

“We had already been working on a state-level clemency campaign in several states, including Colorado.”

Marijuana Classes, Hangouts Go Online as COVID-19 Limits Interaction

Marijuana Classes, Hangouts Go Online as COVID-19 Limits Interaction

By Thomas MitchellMarch 26, 2020

Puffing isn’t required, but still seems to be a popular side activity.

Four More Metro Counties Deem Dispensaries Critical in Their Stay-Home Orders

Four More Metro Counties Deem Dispensaries Critical in Their Stay-Home Orders

By Thomas MitchellMarch 25, 2020

Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder and Jefferson counties will keep pot shops open.

Denver’s True Priorities Show When Worried About No Weed, Booze

Denver’s True Priorities Show When Worried About No Weed, Booze

By Thomas MitchellMarch 24, 2020

Let’s give it up for panic buyers.

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Hours After Announcing He’d Close Dispensaries, Hancock Backs Off

Hours After Announcing He’d Close Dispensaries, Hancock Backs Off

By Thomas MitchellMarch 23, 2020

Denver’s rec stores can still offer curbside sales.

Denver Closes Recreational Marijuana Dispensaries to Limit COVID-19

Denver Closes Recreational Marijuana Dispensaries to Limit COVID-19

By Thomas MitchellMarch 23, 2020

Unlike Polis, Hancock isn’t letting rec sales continue in Denver.

jared polis gets ID checked at dispensary

Polis: Recreational Dispensaries Will Go Curbside; Medical Stores Still Open

By Thomas MitchellMarch 23, 2020

But in Denver, rec stores will have to close, Hancock says.

Polis Order Allows Dispensary Curbside Delivery, Remote MMJ Visits

Polis Order Allows Dispensary Curbside Delivery, Remote MMJ Visits

By Thomas MitchellMarch 21, 2020

Both orders are temporary to limit the impact of coronavirus.

FDA-Turned-CBD Chemist: Dosage Likely First Step of Federal Regulations

FDA-Turned-CBD Chemist: Dosage Likely First Step of Federal Regulations

By Thomas MitchellMarch 20, 2020

“Hemp and cannabis research seems to be about fifty years behind other compounds from plants.”

Boulder Dispensary Receives First Weed Delivery Permit

Boulder Dispensary Receives First Weed Delivery Permit

By Thomas MitchellMarch 19, 2020

Sorry, only for MMJ, and only in Boulder.

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Bulk Buys and Distancing: How Dispensaries Deal With COVID-19

Bulk Buys and Distancing: How Dispensaries Deal With COVID-19

By Thomas MitchellMarch 18, 2020

“We’re not running out, but we’re just slammed.”

Denver Marijuana Lounges and Hookah Bars Have to Close, Too

Denver Marijuana Lounges and Hookah Bars Have to Close, Too

By Thomas MitchellMarch 17, 2020

But dispensaries can stay open!

Denver’s 4/20 Fest Canceled Amid COVID-19 Spread

Denver’s 4/20 Fest Canceled Amid COVID-19 Spread

By Thomas MitchellMarch 16, 2020

It looks like 4/20 might have to stay at home this year, too.

Medical Marijuana Doctors Can’t Use Telemedicine During Virus Outbreak

Medical Marijuana Doctors Can’t Use Telemedicine During Virus Outbreak

By Thomas MitchellMarch 14, 2020

Most doctors are encouraged to use telemedicine services during times like this.

Cannabis Business Not Immune to Coronavirus

Cannabis Business Not Immune to Coronavirus

By Thomas MitchellMarch 13, 2020

“I don’t see big events happening on 4/20. I really don’t.”

Members Only: Why Most Marijuana Lounges Stay Private

Members Only: Why Most Marijuana Lounges Stay Private

By Thomas MitchellMarch 13, 2020

Denver has a public option for pot lounges, but most of them don’t go that route.

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Colorado Marijuana Sales Start Strong in 2020

Colorado Marijuana Sales Start Strong in 2020

By Thomas MitchellMarch 11, 2020

This year is already on pace for a new high.

Denver-Based Dixie Brands to Merge With Cannabis Investment Firm

Denver-Based Dixie Brands to Merge With Cannabis Investment Firm

By Thomas MitchellMarch 10, 2020

Dixie Brands was founded in Denver ten years ago.

Coronavirus Scares Postpone NoCo Hemp Expo

Coronavirus Scares Postpone NoCo Hemp Expo

By Thomas MitchellMarch 9, 2020

The expo is now slated for August.

Marijuana Farmers Want More Protection From Weather Damage

Marijuana Farmers Want More Protection From Weather Damage

By Thomas MitchellMarch 6, 2020

Colorado weather rarely plays along.

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