Despite strong disapproval from the Obama Administration, Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt and Nebraska Attorney General Doug Peterson both say they will continue to push the U.S. Supreme Court to allow their states to sue Colorado for legalizing cannabis. In a brief written by U.S. Solicitor General Donald Verrilli, the…
Oh, Denver: One of the few places in the world where you can tell your pot dealer, “This shit sucks. I’m going somewhere else,” and actually mean it. Securing a new and reasonably un-sketchy weed guy is a headache for people in other, less-fortunate states – but not here, where…
The state’s medical marijuana program started a new era last month, after the Colorado Medical Board unanimously approved a set of recommendation guidelines for medical marijuana physicians – and those guidelines took effect immediately. Although the final draft of the policy, written by the Medical Board’s Medical Marijuana Workgroup and…
Pueblo County has weathered some stinky economic times over the past several decades, so it’s not surprising that even traditional boosters are seeing lots of potential in the cannabis industry, as Thomas Mitchell outlines in his story, “Can Cannabis Become Pueblo’s Next Cash Crop?” Still, there are some naysayers, including…
Denver’s cannabis calendar is emptying out as the end of 2015 draws closer, but there are still plenty of good, ganja-oriented times — starting with SexPot Comedy’s annual holiday show. This year’s rendition, “A Very SexPot Chris-Mas,” will be headlined by Chris Gethard, star of The Chris Gethard Show and a…
Something’s going on in Pueblo County. You might not notice as you drive through the town – which took a big hit during the steel recession of the ’80s and has slowly been coming back — but your nostrils should get a clue once you reach the outskirts, where the…
Am I the only one who feels like the day is over once the sun goes down? And by day, I mean all things productive: work, chores, exercise, etc. Because once the darkness comes, I’m in Homer Simpson mode, and pizza, beer and lowbrow entertainment become my only interests. Since…
In December 2014, we told you about a lawsuit in which the states of Nebraska and Oklahoma asked the U.S. Supreme Court to strike down Amendment 64, the 2012 measure that legalized limited recreational marijuana sales in Colorado. Our headline: “NEBRASKA AND OKLAHOMA TO COLORADANS WHO VOTED FOR AMENDMENT 64:…
Dear Stoner: I had a medical marijuana card but didn’t renew it. Am I now eligible for a concealed-carry permit? Nicholas Wiggle Dear Nick: MMJ patients are blocked from purchasing firearms, thanks to a form that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives requires them to fill out before…
Each year around this time, Rolling Stone magazine unveils its “Hot List” — the hottest musicians, actors, actresses and what-not on the current scene. And this time around, Colorado — and more specifically, Colorado marijuana — made the cut. The mag’s Steve Knopper — a Colorado-based writer we recently profiled in…
Frosty the Snowman might be packing something different in his pipe when he comes to Colorado for Christmas, especially if he pays a visit to the Bong-a-Thon Holiday Party or Tacky Light Comedy Tour over the weekend. Expect to find influential members of the cannabis community, dank herb and laughs…
Momentum is a hard thing to ignore. Bigger and better usually leads to more interest and attention, and that’s what Colorado Harvest Company has been gaining as it continues to expand. With new stores this year in Denver and Aurora and another Aurora location on the way, the snowballing-in-size dispensary…
Dear Stoner: What’s the best way to renew your medical card and avoid a disruption in service? What if you don’t have the cash flow to stock up before the wait? Mario Dear Mario: The answer is simple: Take care of it early. You don’t want to be the kid…
A local support group spent its Saturday handing out a medication that many of Colorado’s veterans are scared to apply for: cannabis. In an effort to supply Denver’s veterans with alternative medication for conditions like chronic pain, post-traumatic stress and insomnia, Grow for Vets— a support group dedicated to supplying…
Is Colorado’s experiment with marijuana legalization a success story or an abject failure? Depends on who you ask. Studies from organizations such as the Brookings Institution have praised the state’s roll-out of cannabis-related rules and regulations. But law-enforcement groups such as the Rocky Mountain High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area continue to…
It’s hard for a lot of people over the age of six to get excited for a drive around the neighborhood to check out Christmas lights. Believe it or not, some of us would rather just stay at home. But for those who have lost their holiday spirit, the Tacky…
Remember when the hottest girl/guy in school became single? Or when your celebrity crush got a divorce? The irrational, opportunistic rise of elation you experienced then is similar to what I felt after learning that Kind Love is now open for recreational sales — except in this case, I actually…
Dear Stoner: Can I grow pot in my back yard? Jack the Stack Dear Jack: Yes, you can — with a catch. Colorado law allows residents over the age of 21 to grow up to six plants (up to twelve per household; only half can be in the flowering stage)…
Is the word “marijuana” offensive? Over the years, plenty of people have pressed this argument — and recent indications suggest that the debate could be heating up again in Colorado and beyond. A new article from the Summit Daily goes after “Colorado stoner stereotypes,” with various business owners in the Aspen…
We recently posted about four young men arrested in Missouri for possessing five grams or less of Colorado marijuana products — an offense that carries a maximum sentence of seven years in jail in that state. Plenty of readers were aghast at this possibility, particularly when it’s perfectly legal for…
Event planners must think stoners are still must comatose after Thanksgiving, because the pot affairs are pretty slim this week. Besides the people putting on Danksgiving, that is. In their logic, the dates 4/20 plus 7/10 equal 11/30, so why not give edibles their own day shortly after America gorges…
Here in Colorado, adult possession of marijuana in small amounts has been legalized. In plenty of other states, however, possession remains against the law, and violators face potentially massive penalties, including years in jail. For example, a quartet of young men recently pulled over in Missouri and caught allegedly transporting cannabis products…
