Marijuana

Local News

The cannabis industry is facing its longest downturn yet, with no end in sight

After years of growth, the industry has logged 17 straight months of decline

December 22, 2022

Local News

Marijuana sales down this year in Durango

Store managers say slump partly a result of Farmington legalizing pot

November 14, 2022

Local News

Hickenlooper introduces PREPARE Act to develop federal framework for cannabis legalization

Bill would develop commission of legislators, cannabis advocates and entrepreneurs

November 3, 2022

Local News

Durango judge seeks balance with 3-year prison sentence in DUI crash causing serious injury

Farmington man was turning into marijuana shop when he collided with oncoming vehicle

October 31, 2022

New Mexico

Couples foster cannabis culture in Farmington and Aztec

Family-owned businesses hope to benefit community

October 26, 2022

Business

High Country Releaf opens in Dolores

Dispensary brings competitive prices with a quality product

June 10, 2022

Regional News

Crackdown on intoxicating hemp products could be coming to Colorado

State may begin regulating items that contain delta-8

May 17, 2022

Local News

Two Durango women killed in head-on crash on U.S. Highway 160 near Bayfield

Driver suspected of being under the influence of drugs, alcohol

April 28, 2022

Local News

Ignacio voters reject marijuana sales

Residents elect three town trustees and a mayor

April 6, 2022

Local News

Ignacio holding municipal elections Tuesday

Marijuana sales, town board seats on ballot

April 1, 2022

Regional News

Lawmakers reject bill seeking to prohibit employers from firing workers for cannabis use

House Bill 1152 was rejected on a 12-1 vote

March 25, 2022

Local News

Ignacio voters to decide whether to allow in-town marijuana sales

Board of Trustees also considers future development of 5.7-acre parcel

February 15, 2022

Regional News

Colorado bill would prevent employers from firing workers for using cannabis

Legislation includes exceptions for people who work in dangerous fields

February 8, 2022

Regional News

Effort to crack down on cannabis concentrates spooks some doctors

Physicians worry they may be writing ‘prescriptions,’ which remains illegal under federal law

February 7, 2022

Regional News

House advances marijuana banking bill, though final passage uncertain

Measure must survive conference process

February 7, 2022

New Mexico

Plant count increases ahead of New Mexico marijuana sales

Regulators strive to ensure medical users have a reliable supply

January 18, 2022

Local News

Ignacio voters expected to decide whether to allow marijuana sales in town

Board members working on ballot language for April municipal election

January 11, 2022

Local News

Durango police secure money to investigate ‘black and gray’ market marijuana sales

Department confiscated almost 30 pounds of pot in 2020

January 8, 2022

Regional News

Colorado governor reduces truck driver’s sentence to 10 years from 110; pardons 1,315 people for marijuana possession

Four people died in 2019 when an out-of-control semi crashed into them

December 31, 2021

Regional News

When will federal law reflect what states have already done regarding marijuana?

Banking concerns and threat of federal enforcement loom over an otherwise legalized industry

December 29, 2021

Regional News

Proposition 119: Colorado voters will decide whether to raise marijuana taxes to pay for out-of-school learning

Supporters say it will help close achievement gap, opponents see it as a slippery slope toward privatizing education

October 7, 2021

Local News

Two statewide tax initiatives qualify for 2021 Colorado ballot

One measure would raise taxes on marijuana, another would slash property taxes

August 30, 2021

Local News

Colorado voters will decide whether to raise marijuana taxes to boost out-of-school learning

Initiative 25 would impose a new 3% sales tax on recreational marijuana starting on Jan. 1 and increasing to 5%

August 26, 2021

Local News

Aurum Labs in Durango receives state certification for hemp testing

Company also seeks nod from Drug Enforcement Agency

August 20, 2021