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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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Doug Fine Loved Writing About Hemp so Much, He Farms it

Doug Fine Loved Writing About Hemp so Much, He Farms it

By Thomas MitchellMarch 6, 2020

Frustrated by the way law enforcement treated cannabis, Fine started researching weed’s non-intoxicating sibling, hemp.

Colorado Flags Old THC Vapes That Could Contain Banned Substance

Colorado Flags Old THC Vapes That Could Contain Banned Substance

By Thomas MitchellMarch 5, 2020

“We were in full compliance. It really comes to stores not doing inventory.”

Lil Jon Returning for 4/20 Fest This Year

Lil Jon Returning for 4/20 Fest This Year

By Thomas MitchellMarch 4, 2020

He’s the only performer announced so far.

The Dankest Weed Could Also Be the Most Polluting

The Dankest Weed Could Also Be the Most Polluting

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 28, 2020

More terpenes means more flavor — and more emissions?

Effort to Limit Marijuana Potency Coming to Colorado?

Effort to Limit Marijuana Potency Coming to Colorado?

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 27, 2020

“People who are pro-cannabis are freaked out by potency limits.”

Marijuana Use Stayed Flat Among Denver Teens in 2019

Marijuana Use Stayed Flat Among Denver Teens in 2019

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 26, 2020

Eighteen-year-olds are consuming at a much higher rate, though.

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How Democratic Presidential Primary Candidates Feel About Weed

How Democratic Presidential Primary Candidates Feel About Weed

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 24, 2020

Supporting pot now seems like a pre-requisite for any Democratic hopeful.

NBA Legend Isiah Thomas Buys Into Arvada CBD Brand

NBA Legend Isiah Thomas Buys Into Arvada CBD Brand

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 23, 2020

CBZeke?

Lottery System to Select New Denver Marijuana Businesses

Lottery System to Select New Denver Marijuana Businesses

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 21, 2020

It’s not quite Shirley Jackson’s classic short story, but the winners of this lottery will still want you stoned.

How Three Friends in Durango Created a THC Seltzer

How Three Friends in Durango Created a THC Seltzer

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 21, 2020

“We have a lot of hometown pride for Durango and the Western Slope…”

That Time Bloomberg Called Colorado Stupid for Legalizing Weed

That Time Bloomberg Called Colorado Stupid for Legalizing Weed

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 20, 2020

People don’t forget.

Bill That Protected Right to Off-Duty Marijuana Use Dies

Bill That Protected Right to Off-Duty Marijuana Use Dies

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 19, 2020

The bill received loud opposition from business and trade organizations.

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Marijuana Speakeasy Coming to West Denver?

Marijuana Speakeasy Coming to West Denver?

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 18, 2020

It all sits behind a fake soda machine…

Colorado Dispensaries Sold More Pot in 2019 Than We Predicted

Colorado Dispensaries Sold More Pot in 2019 Than We Predicted

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 17, 2020

Last year was another record-breaker.

Why is Rand Paul in Denver Today? Weed.

Why is Rand Paul in Denver Today? Weed.

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 14, 2020

Pot industry representatives hope he’ll rub off on another Kentucky senator.

Two Colorado Congressmen Ask Senate to Block Marijuana Banking

Two Colorado Congressmen Ask Senate to Block Marijuana Banking

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 14, 2020

Senator Crapo put a stink on the SAFE Banking Act

Denver Wants Your Thoughts on Marijuana Hospitality and Delivery

Denver Wants Your Thoughts on Marijuana Hospitality and Delivery

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 13, 2020

Want to stir the pot?

Social Marijuana Consumption Slowly Making Headway in Colorado

Social Marijuana Consumption Slowly Making Headway in Colorado

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 12, 2020

While Denver dawdles, a few towns are taking on the issue.

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The Lodge Dispensaries Issue Marijuana Mold Recall

The Lodge Dispensaries Issue Marijuana Mold Recall

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 10, 2020

It’s the fifth recall in four months over marijuana mold.

Colorado AG Talks Marijuana Crime Expungement, Social Equity

Colorado AG Talks Marijuana Crime Expungement, Social Equity

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 10, 2020

“I have been bedeviled by how hard this is.”

Suspect Charged With Dispensary Robbery, but More Remain at Large

Suspect Charged With Dispensary Robbery, but More Remain at Large

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 6, 2020

Detectives found his fingerprints on a white grocery bag on the crime scene.

Three Friends From Evergreen Paved Their Own Paths in Legal Pot

Three Friends From Evergreen Paved Their Own Paths in Legal Pot

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 6, 2020

It all goes back to Evergreen, Colorado, in 1994.

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