The headline pretty much says it all in this November 24, 1923 article off the front pages of the Aspen Democrat-Times. Despite the fact that he was likely an American, Tony — the man in question — happens to have a Hispanic surname (though, honestly, we can’t figure out exactly…
The name of Medicinal Wellness Center sounded so generic that after I noticed it the other day online, I couldn’t recall if I had been there before, a long time ago, or hadn’t been there at all. Turns out I was right on both fronts, sort of…
Dear Stoner: My husband and I are traveling to Colorado from Illinois and are wondering: If we have medical marijuana licenses from California, would they work in Colorado?Shirley, via the potline Dear Shirley: Unfortunately, no. Your card from California will not work in Colorado, as we don’t offer reciprocation for…
There’s not much going on in the tiny northeast Colorado town of Sedgwick, which has a full-time population of about 150 people, a game preserve nearby and the South Platte River to play in from time to time — when the water’s up. Most people see the town in their…
Our recent photo post highlighting twenty marijuana edibles that risk copyright lawsuits was inspired by a Hershey Company complaint against TinctureBelle. The suit, on view below, charges the Colorado firm with “the unauthorized use of a number of famous and well-known Hershey trademarks to sell chocolate candy that contains cannabis…
At the start of the 2013-2014 ski season, marijuana seemed like it might be a bigger story than moguls, what with some snowbirds threatening to stay away from Colorado if they were subjected to legal pot, a ski-area executive pledging to yank lift tickets from public tokers, a Forest Service…
Ever have big plans for your life, but then you got high? Lethargic and under-achieving potheads may have created a bum rap for all of us, but that doesn’t mean success and lighting it up are mutually exclusive. Breaking news: a lot of famous celebrities and creative-types smoke weed. If…
As we’ve reported, a slew of Denver police officers have gotten into trouble lately — and a number of the incidents, including a brawl apparently spurred by wife swapping, featured alcohol. And that’s not to mention assorted busts involving law enforcers and drunk driving. Could some of these episodes have…
The industrial hemp growing registration period is open again — and it will stay that way year-round from now on, thanks to a bill passed by lawmakers earlier this year. The bill, which was signed into law on May 31 and is on view below, removes the annual May 1…
Editor’s note: William Breathes is off today. In his absence, we bring you a classic installment of Colorado Cannabis Time Capsule that’s even more intriguing than it was upon its original publication in 2012. The Colorado legislature had passed laws making marijuana a misdemeanor in 1917, with fines up to…
I used to love the summertime in Boulder. It meant that a huge chunk of the college population went back to Connecticut or California or Texas or wherever they were from and left the tiny college town feeling tiny again. Apparently, that is no more. There is gridlock everywhere, even…
One of the biggest arguments for the passage of Amendment 64 was the potential tax revenue limited recreational marijuana sales would generate — and yesterday, the Denver City Council Government and Finance Committee met to discuss how to spend the city’s share of money…
Dear Stoner: Where can I find Spice — synthetic weed — in Denver or Lakewood? I can’t use the real stuff and can’t find the stuff I used to buy anymore anywhere.Raul, from the potline Dear Raul: Think of the sketchiest neighborhood in Denver. Now find the nearest corner store…
April saw a lot more than crop-watering showers in the marijuana world. According to the Colorado Department of Revenue, about $22 million in recreational pot was sold in April, up nearly 60 percent from January, when retail sales started. Meanwhile, medical marijuana sales — which still far outpace recreational sales…
The Hershey Co. recently sued a Colorado firm, TinctureBelle, for copyright infringement — and it’s filed a similar suit against a Washington business, Seattle Conscious Care Cooperative. Should we expect more complaints like these? Well, most pot edibles we’ve seen for sale in Colorado are in no danger of inspiring…
In January, Keith Kilbey, 23, was among the first people to be arrested for driving under the influence of drugs in the wake of limited recreational marijuana sales becoming legal; he crashed into a Colorado State Patrol vehicle and damaged a second one. Local media organizations that covered Kilbey’s arrest,…
Last year, attorney Rob Corry, who helped author Amendment 64, the 2012 law that legalized limited recreational marijuana sales, campaigned against cannabis taxation measures by, among other things, co-hosting rallies featuring free joints. Corry’s efforts fell short at the ballot box, so now he’s trying his luck at the courthouse…
Denver is the Hollywood of cannabis, according to KC Stark. As for Colorado Springs, he sees it as Silicon Valley — which is why he decided it was the perfect place to serve as a base for his latest venture, MMJ Business Academy. The academy’s mission, Stark explains, is to…
In a recent interview, Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto said he’s open to the possibility of legalizing marijuana in his country — a significant statement, given that he’s opposed such a move in the past. An advocate for progressive marijuana policies in the U.S. believes the pot-legalization examples set by…
The federal government might not accept marijuana as a form of medicine, but Google sure does. Entering the search terms “hospital” or “health center” brings up multiple medical marijuana dispensaries and evaluation centers, as do searches for “wellness center” and “health services.” Here’s a Google Maps screen capture as an…
Over the years, Colorado Cannabis Time Capsule has focused on the state’s colorful history with herb. But what about our neighboring states? Yes, we know that Coloradans are getting profiled in states like Nebraska and Wyoming because we’re all supposedly pot-heads — and sometimes we think of our neighbors as…
In a way, I kind of miss the old Patients Plus. Not because it had good medical cannabis for sale. In fact it was quite the opposite. But I liked it because it exemplified the type of neon-green, warehouse-bud-filled dispensary I like to avoid — and I would often point…
