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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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Former Sweet Leaf Executives Land in Denver Jail for Looping Scandal

Former Sweet Leaf Executives Land in Denver Jail for Looping Scandal

By Thomas MitchellNovember 30, 2018

The two pleaded guilty to one count of distribution, a felony. The company’s owners have not been charged.

Growing Up and Growing Off With Former Cannabis Critic Jake Browne

Growing Up and Growing Off With Former Cannabis Critic Jake Browne

By Thomas MitchellNovember 30, 2018

Westword nominates Jake Browne and Samantha Taylor for cutest couple in legal pot.

Boulder Botanics Pesticide Recall Is Second in a Week

Boulder Botanics Pesticide Recall Is Second in a Week

By Thomas MitchellNovember 29, 2018

It’s the second pesticide recall issued by the agencies in one week — both were for medical marijuana only.

Lush Pesticide Recall Shakes Dispensary’s Ownership

Lush Pesticide Recall Shakes Dispensary’s Ownership

By Thomas MitchellNovember 27, 2018

The recall stemmed from CDA tests that showed levels of pyriproxyfen.

Five Ways to Use Cannabis When You’re Sick, for Wellness and Fun

Five Ways to Use Cannabis When You’re Sick, for Wellness and Fun

By Thomas MitchellNovember 26, 2018

Smoking and vaping should be avoided, but they’re not the only way to consume cannabis.

My 420 Tours CEO Talks About Social Consumption Fight With the City

My 420 Tours CEO Talks About Social Consumption Fight With the City

By Thomas MitchellNovember 23, 2018

Colorado has yet to figure out this whole public pot consumption thing, with only one licensed establishment designated for social cannabis use in the entire state. One way for visitors and Coloradans alike to enjoy a day on the town while legally toking up was a tourism business that operated…

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Why Denver Began Teaching Other Cities About Legal Cannabis

Why Denver Began Teaching Other Cities About Legal Cannabis

By Thomas MitchellNovember 21, 2018

Why does Denver still feel the need to tutor government officials and regulators from other cities about legal pot?

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Dean Ween Wants to Open America’s First Legal Pot Music Venue in Denver

By Thomas MitchellNovember 20, 2018

The Ballpark neighborhood venue plans to operate inside of the Circus Collective.

Mile High 420 Fest Will Return to Civic Center in 2019, but Who’s Organizing It?

Mile High 420 Fest Will Return to Civic Center in 2019, but Who’s Organizing It?

By Thomas MitchellNovember 17, 2018

The Denver Department of Parks and Recreation has received one application for April 20.

Native Roots Opens CBD Store in Former 16th Street Mall Dispensary

Native Roots Opens CBD Store in Former 16th Street Mall Dispensary

By Thomas MitchellNovember 16, 2018

The location is the company’s former flagship dispensary in downtown Denver

Gofire Wants to Take Cannabis Vaping Into the Future

Gofire Wants to Take Cannabis Vaping Into the Future

By Thomas MitchellNovember 16, 2018

Gofire’s self-dosing vaporizer employs a microchip on hash-oil cartridges to read cannabis testing results, which consumers can use and then log in a journal on their phones.

Marijuana Massages: Fourteen Denver Area Spas With CBD Treatments

Marijuana Massages: Fourteen Denver Area Spas With CBD Treatments

By Thomas MitchellNovember 15, 2018

Some of them will even visit you at home or in the hospital if mobility is challenge.

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Cannabis and Epilepsy Symposium in Denver During Epilepsy Awareness Month

Cannabis and Epilepsy Symposium in Denver During Epilepsy Awareness Month

By Thomas MitchellNovember 14, 2018

Around 60,000 Coloradans suffer from epilepsy, with over 3.4 million cases nationwide.

Marijuana Sales Fall in September — Winter Dip on the Way?

Marijuana Sales Fall in September — Winter Dip on the Way?

By Thomas MitchellNovember 12, 2018

Medical marijuana sales continue to fall, but retail pot transactions remain strong.

Legal Pot Has Been Big for Commercial Real Estate. For Residential? Not So Much.

Legal Pot Has Been Big for Commercial Real Estate. For Residential? Not So Much.

By Thomas MitchellNovember 10, 2018

Marijuana legalization has been linked to increased commercial real estate prices in certain warehouses districts in Denver, as well as land in southern Colorado.

Terpenes Are Everywhere — and Way Cooler Than You Thought

Terpenes Are Everywhere — and Way Cooler Than You Thought

By Thomas MitchellNovember 9, 2018

When you stop and smell the roses, you’re actually stopping for terpenes.

Marijuana Industry Bids Sweet Farewell to Jeff Sessions

Marijuana Industry Bids Sweet Farewell to Jeff Sessions

By Thomas MitchellNovember 8, 2018

Check you later, Jeffy.

Cannabis Wins Big Across the Country During Midterms

Cannabis Wins Big Across the Country During Midterms

By Thomas MitchellNovember 7, 2018

One state joined the recreational club, two approved medical marijuana, and twelve pro-pot governors were elected.

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Amendment X Passes, Reclassifying Industrial Hemp in Colorado

Amendment X Passes, Reclassifying Industrial Hemp in Colorado

By Thomas MitchellNovember 7, 2018

The measure will take the definition of industrial hemp out of the Colorado Constitution.

The Green Solution Opens Sixteenth Dispensary in Colorado

The Green Solution Opens Sixteenth Dispensary in Colorado

By Thomas MitchellNovember 7, 2018

It’s been a busy fourteen months for The Green Solution, which has added stores in Fort Collins, Glendale, downtown Denver and now Sheridan since September of last year.

Despite Challenges, Denver Still Leading the Conversation About Social Pot Use

Despite Challenges, Denver Still Leading the Conversation About Social Pot Use

By Thomas MitchellNovember 6, 2018

Alaska and Oregon have problems too, state reps said at the city’s annual marijuana symposium.

Procrastinating Pothead’s Guide to Colorado’s Gubernatorial Candidates

Procrastinating Pothead’s Guide to Colorado’s Gubernatorial Candidates

By Thomas MitchellNovember 2, 2018

Sure, you meant to vote early. But then you got stoned…..

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