Now that recreational marijuana is legal in Colorado, 4/20 is a big business — and that means things can go wrong in a big way, with policies that feel anything but pot-friendly and force the cancellation of some of the marijuana-friendly events our city has held so dear. Here are…
The number of attendees at Wednesday’s 4/20 gathering at Civic Center Park was much smaller than in recent years, likely owing to the lack of a musical headliner. A more elaborate 4/20 rally was canceled this past Saturday at the last minute “due to weather and circumstances beyond its control,” the event’s organizers…
Westword is seeking a hard-working journalist to serve as our cannabis coordinator. The ideal applicant for this full-time, salaried position will be a skilled writer and reporter who can find interesting stories about the burgeoning marijuana industry and culture in Colorado, and who can recruit and develop freelance writers to assist with…
Dear Stoner: I’m a sufferer of severe chronic pain — thirteen back surgeries, and titanium from my neck to my nuts. The docs have me on so many high doses of opiates, it’s amazing I can still function. What’s the closest city to north Texas where I can buy pot?…
The myths, stories and rumors about what 4/20 means range from insane to ridiculous to pure madness. You may have heard about the unofficial holiday when you were a kid from older teens. Maybe your know-it-all-pot pal gives you the same explanation each year. Or you might have Googled 4/20…
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has never been a fan of marijuana legalization in the state. The CDPHE has consistently adopted a downbeat philosophy when it comes to the impact of legal pot, with a February 2015 report standing is a perfect example. That document focused on pot-is-awful…
Our item about the postponement of the 4/20 rally at Civic Center Park, which was set to feature appearances by Wiz Khalifa and Lil Wayne, proved to be a conversation starter. As we noted, plenty of folks who shared their thoughts on the rally’s Facebook page were upset by the decision…
Last week the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations voted in favor of an amendment to a federal funding bill that would allow Veterans Affairs doctors to discuss and recommend medical marijuana to veterans in states where MMJ is legal. Approved 20-10, the bipartisan Veterans Equal Access Amendment to the 2017…
Although not quite as popular as the 4/20 concerts and rallies this week, a Denver City Council committee could begin this month’s biggest change in Denver’s marijuana industry today when it votes on the city’s long-discussed proposal to set a limit on retail marijuana businesses. The bill’s sponsor, Councilwoman Robin Kniech,…
Put your Gatorade on ice and throw those eyedrops in the trash: 4/20 is almost here. Unfortunately for you chumps with day jobs, the high holiday doesn’t officially start until Wednesday – but you’re also the crowd that actually has money to spend, so there’s plenty of cannabis action to…
A lot of frustration was generated by our post about a bill that would require schools to allow authorized patients access to medical marijuana. One big reason was the story of Addelyn Patrick, a three-year-old with epilepsy. Even though MMJ has proven to be the most effective treatment for her…
Just like foodies and beer geeks, pot connoisseurs often compare notes on certain shops and strains that they come across. With hundreds of dispensaries in metro Denver, it helps us figure out which shops to watch for — and which ones to watch out for. While I’ve received many suggestions…
Denver might be the new weed capital of the world — with hundreds of dispensaries, plenty of smoke shops and pro-ganja culture — but there’s one thing missing from the Mile High City: places where consumers can enjoy marijuana. Anna Zhuravlev has a solution for that, thanks to zoning regulations…
Dear Stoner: I want to celebrate Denver’s biggest unofficial holiday on 4/20. Do you have any advice? Gone Ganja Dear Ganja: Our day of gathering is upon us, but 4/20 in Denver has become much more than a simple day of heavy blazing now that Colorado’s economy has gone green…
Soon marijuana fans will descend on Denver for the Official 4/20 Rally (on 4/16) in Civic Center Park, as well as other events that put the high in Mile High City. Here’s who to watch for around town: Continue reading for five more types of stoners you’ll meet on 4/20 in Denver…
For years now, as we’ve reported, families with sick children have been moving to Colorado for medical marijuana access — especially those whose kids suffer from assorted seizure-related disorders that have responded favorably to MMJ, which is typically administered via pills, liquid or patch. However, such kids face an obstacle when…
Texas Senator Ted Cruz took nothing for granted when it came to the Colorado Republican Convention, which took place over the weekend. Unlike this two rivals, mogul Donald Trump and Ohio Governor John Kasich, Cruz appeared in person at the event, staged at Colorado Springs’ World Arena. And during interviews,…
Although it won’t be quite the stampede of Black Friday, 4/20 is expected to generate some serious revenue in Colorado dispensaries. The four days between April 17-20 provided Colorado dispensaries with three of the state’s highest-selling days in 2015, according to a recent report from BDS Analytics, which says that…
Thomas Mitchell’s post about a Pueblo County petition calling for a ban on marijuana businesses generated a wide range of reactions. But disbelief and anger were too of the most common. The former responses noted the monetary benefits enjoyed by Pueblo County thanks to marijuana, including $1.63 million in net revenue…
It’s nearly impossible to avoid Denver dispensary promotions and industry tools if you enjoy hip-hop. Whether you’re at a sold-out show with national headliners at Red Rocks or a small gig at the Larimer Lounge, there’s bound to be at least one major sponsor in the business of getting you high…
In a letter to federal lawmakers on view below, the Drug Enforcement Administration states that it is looking into the possible rescheduling of marijuana and will announce a decision during the first half of the year — meaning, presumably, that we should hear something by the end of June. This…
As those of us who live in Colorado know, there’s plenty of misinformation out there about our fair state and marijuana. Take the many examples of satire taken seriously by plenty of folks on social media — including a claim that marijuana overdoses killed 37 people on the first day…
