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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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Reliving America’s First Retail Marijuana Purchase Five Years Later

Reliving America’s First Retail Marijuana Purchase Five Years Later

By Thomas MitchellDecember 28, 2018

With plenty of cameras present, Sean Azzariti bought an eighth of Bubba Kush and some infused chocolate truffles for $59.74 from Toni Savage Fox, then-owner of 3D Cannabis Center at 4305 Brighton Boulevard, in 2014.

Mary Gains Nutrition’s CBD Protein Bars Ready to Get a Workout

Mary Gains Nutrition’s CBD Protein Bars Ready to Get a Workout

By Thomas MitchellDecember 27, 2018

“I try to explain it as like almost an Advil effect.”

The Ten Biggest Marijuana Stories of 2018

The Ten Biggest Marijuana Stories of 2018

By Thomas MitchellDecember 24, 2018

Another list of victories, defeats and dumpster fires for Colorado cannabis in 2018.

State Says Wholesale Marijuana Prices Are Actually Rising

State Says Wholesale Marijuana Prices Are Actually Rising

By Thomas MitchellDecember 22, 2018

Prices may be getting lower at the dispensary, but the Colorado Department of Revenue reports the wholesale cost of marijuana slightly increased since October, the first increase in over a year.

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Colorado Cannabis Tours Won’t Let CNN or the City Poop on Its NYE Party

By Thomas MitchellDecember 21, 2018

It’s the same holiday bus tour that led to a city-lead crackdown on the cannabis tourism industry in July.

Wana Gummie? Wana Brands CEO on Why People Like Candy Edibles.

Wana Gummie? Wana Brands CEO on Why People Like Candy Edibles.

By Thomas MitchellDecember 21, 2018

“People don’t really want to consume major amounts of food that has THC in it.”

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Trump Signs Farm Bill, Officially Legalizing Industrial Hemp

Trump Signs Farm Bill, Officially Legalizing Industrial Hemp

By Thomas MitchellDecember 20, 2018

The moment the hemp industry has been waiting for finally came.

Is Eye Movement the Secret to Detecting Stoned Drivers?

Is Eye Movement the Secret to Detecting Stoned Drivers?

By Thomas MitchellDecember 20, 2018

Even eye drops might not be able to save you.

Cory Gardner’s Shot at Protecting States With Legal Marijuana Falls Short

Cory Gardner’s Shot at Protecting States With Legal Marijuana Falls Short

By Thomas MitchellDecember 19, 2018

Gardner had his shot blocked before even speaking to the Senate.

Marijuana Mold Recall Hits Multiple Dispensaries in Colorado

Marijuana Mold Recall Hits Multiple Dispensaries in Colorado

By Thomas MitchellDecember 18, 2018

Doctor’s Orders LLC was also a wholesale provider to other stores.

Cory Gardner Hopes Second Attempt at Marijuana Banking Will Be Last

Cory Gardner Hopes Second Attempt at Marijuana Banking Will Be Last

By Thomas MitchellDecember 17, 2018

Garner’s proposed legislation is an amendment to a much broader bill, the First Step Act.

A Cloud Divided: Tensions Rise as Social Pot-Use Program Struggles

A Cloud Divided: Tensions Rise as Social Pot-Use Program Struggles

By Thomas MitchellDecember 17, 2018

“The idea when they started this was to put them where people socialize.”

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Federal Hemp Legalization Could Help Spur Rural Colorado Economy

Federal Hemp Legalization Could Help Spur Rural Colorado Economy

By Thomas MitchellDecember 14, 2018

Colorado is better equipped for the boom than most of the country

Local Activist Launching Colorado Chapter of Americans for Safe Access

Local Activist Launching Colorado Chapter of Americans for Safe Access

By Thomas MitchellDecember 14, 2018

Denver cannabis activist Melanie Rodgers has been working on behalf of patients since 2012.

What Federal Hemp Legalization Means for Colorado Farmers

What Federal Hemp Legalization Means for Colorado Farmers

By Thomas MitchellDecember 13, 2018

In the short-term, the Farm Bill might raise more questions than it provides answers for Colorado hemp farmers.

Dispensary Sales on Track to Eclipse 2017 Despite Recent Dips

Dispensary Sales on Track to Eclipse 2017 Despite Recent Dips

By Thomas MitchellDecember 12, 2018

Colorado marijuana sales broke earnings records in July and August, but started visibly dropping in September and continued that fall in October.

Marijuana Is Getting Cheaper, but Addiction Is Still Very Expensive

Marijuana Is Getting Cheaper, but Addiction Is Still Very Expensive

By Thomas MitchellDecember 11, 2018

Addiction is a serious matter, no matter the substance.

Colorado Continues Reign at 2018 Cannabis Business Awards

Colorado Continues Reign at 2018 Cannabis Business Awards

By Thomas MitchellDecember 7, 2018

Colorado cannabis influencers owned their national competition again.

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Ashley Kingsley, Woman of Weed, Talks About the Female Impact on Cannabis

Ashley Kingsley, Woman of Weed, Talks About the Female Impact on Cannabis

By Thomas MitchellDecember 7, 2018

“I stick with sublinguals, edibles, vaping, joints — well, hell, I think I like it all.”

What’s Kief? The MED Defines Marijuana’s Most Classic Concentrate

What’s Kief? The MED Defines Marijuana’s Most Classic Concentrate

By Thomas MitchellDecember 6, 2018

Ask yourself: Do you really know what kief is?

Over 10,000 Marijuana Convictions Qualify for Expungement Under Hancock Order

Over 10,000 Marijuana Convictions Qualify for Expungement Under Hancock Order

By Thomas MitchellDecember 4, 2018

More than 10,000 convictions for low-level marijuana crimes from 2001 to 2013 are now eligible for expungement.

Denver City Council Open to Changing Pot Consumption Program?

Denver City Council Open to Changing Pot Consumption Program?

By Thomas MitchellDecember 4, 2018

Councilwoman Kendra Black has been evaluating Denver’ social pot use program for nearly a year now, but her quest is still far from over.

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