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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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Hearing Starts Today on Fate of Sweet Leaf’s Suspended Pot Licenses

Hearing Starts Today on Fate of Sweet Leaf’s Suspended Pot Licenses

By Thomas MitchellMarch 14, 2018

The licenses have been suspended since law enforcement raided seven Sweet Leaf locations in Denver and one in Aurora on December 14, 2017.

Colorado Pot Products to Adopt New Universal Symbol on Packaging

Colorado Pot Products to Adopt New Universal Symbol on Packaging

By Thomas MitchellMarch 13, 2018

Although the rules were adopted “immediately,” according to Colorado officials, cannabis businesses will have a little time to make the switch.

Denver Dispensaries Collected Over Half a Billion Dollars in 2017

Denver Dispensaries Collected Over Half a Billion Dollars in 2017

By Thomas MitchellMarch 12, 2018

Denver dispensaries accounted for over a third of Colorado’s overall cannabis sales in 2017, according to the Colorado Department of Revenue.

Drug Free America Believes Legal Weed Exploits the Opioid Epidemic

Drug Free America Believes Legal Weed Exploits the Opioid Epidemic

By Thomas MitchellMarch 10, 2018

One of legal marijuana’s growing justifications is a potential to combat America’s opioid crisis, but anti-pot groups are claiming just the opposite.

Civic Center 420 Festival Lineup Announced; No Smoking or Politics Planned

Civic Center 420 Festival Lineup Announced; No Smoking or Politics Planned

By Thomas MitchellMarch 9, 2018

There’s a new 4/20 event at Civic Center Park this year, and it’s bringing along some big names with it.

Denver Officials Tell Pot Industry How to Get Up to Code

Denver Officials Tell Pot Industry How to Get Up to Code

By Thomas MitchellMarch 8, 2018

Operating a legal cannabis business comes with a unique allure, but it also comes with a lot of obstacles and head-scratching.

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Which Colorado Counties Allow Cannabis Sales?

Which Colorado Counties Allow Cannabis Sales?

By Thomas MitchellMarch 7, 2018

Cannabis possession is allowed all across Colorado, but every town and county is allowed to decide whether or not to allow pot businesses within their jurisdictions.

NoCo Hemp Expo Returns for Fifth Year This April

NoCo Hemp Expo Returns for Fifth Year This April

By Thomas MitchellMarch 6, 2018

The NoCo Hemp Expo is coming back to Loveland on April 6 and 7, and it’s organizer expects it to be bigger than ever.

Colorado Rates a “B” for Medical Marijuana Access

Colorado Rates a “B” for Medical Marijuana Access

By Thomas MitchellMarch 2, 2018

Medical marijuana advocacy group Americans for Safe Access just released its annual report card on all states with some medical marijuana access.

Two of Denver’s Early Cannabis Players Take on New Challenges

Two of Denver’s Early Cannabis Players Take on New Challenges

By Thomas MitchellMarch 2, 2018

Now that more places are considering legalizing cannabis, some of Colorado’s early pot players are moving on to new jobs.

Juror Challenges Cause Mistrial in Cannabis Church’s Fight With Denver

Juror Challenges Cause Mistrial in Cannabis Church’s Fight With Denver

By Thomas MitchellMarch 1, 2018

So many potential jurors were challenged that the city’s case against the church ended in a mistrial on February 28.

Denver Issues License to City’s First Pot Lounge

Denver Issues License to City’s First Pot Lounge

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 27, 2018

After years of making little ground in Colorado, social cannabis consumption is finally starting to see some progression.

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Terrapin-Backed Bill Would Allow Dispensary Tasting Rooms

Terrapin-Backed Bill Would Allow Dispensary Tasting Rooms

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 27, 2018

If passed, the proposal would create the first statewide licensing program for cannabis consumption.

Anti-Pot Group Releases Scathing Report Card on Commercial Cannabis

Anti-Pot Group Releases Scathing Report Card on Commercial Cannabis

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 24, 2018

Two conservative organizations are joining forces to burst Colorado’s pot bubble while warning other states of what they believe has been a big mistake.

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Bill to Address Pot-Tax Error Signed Into Law

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 23, 2018

SB 88 zoomed through the Colorado General Assembly in barely over a month and was signed by Lieutenant Governor Donna Lynne on Thursday, February 22.

Sweet Leaf Moving Ahead With New Thornton Store

Sweet Leaf Moving Ahead With New Thornton Store

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 23, 2018

The dispensary chain’s Thornton location could be open within the next couple months, according to Thornton city officials.

Tetra 9, a Members-Only Pot Lounge, Opens in RiNo Today

Tetra 9, a Members-Only Pot Lounge, Opens in RiNo Today

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 22, 2018

Dwayne Benjamin will open Tetra 9 on February 22, 2018.

Today: Auction of Pot-Growing Equipment From Closed Gardening Store

Today: Auction of Pot-Growing Equipment From Closed Gardening Store

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 21, 2018

Auctions have long been an avenue for car buyers looking for deals off the beaten path, but in Colorado, they’re also a cheap way to supply your cannabis cultivation.

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The Grow-Off’s Mystery Strain Leaked, but Competition Continues

The Grow-Off’s Mystery Strain Leaked, but Competition Continues

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 20, 2018

Grow-Off co-founder Jake Browne had kept the genetics for each contest unknown until the awards ceremony to ensure there were no advantages among the teams.

Lightshade Recalls Pre-Rolled Joints Over Mold and Yeast Concerns

Lightshade Recalls Pre-Rolled Joints Over Mold and Yeast Concerns

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 19, 2018

One of Denver’s largest dispensary chains has issued a voluntary recall for medical and recreational cannabis products over concerns from possible contamination.

Bill to Resolve Pot Tax Error Heads to Hickenlooper’s Desk

Bill to Resolve Pot Tax Error Heads to Hickenlooper’s Desk

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 16, 2018

The proposal sped through the Colorado legislature in less than a month and is headed for Governor John Hickenlooper’s desk for his signature.

Medicine Man Dispensary Names Marijuana Strain After Jeff Sessions

Medicine Man Dispensary Names Marijuana Strain After Jeff Sessions

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 16, 2018

They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but in 2018, imitation can also be simple mockery.

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