Marijuana

Local News

Are marijuana shops being over-taxed by the city of Durango?

Officials to review licensing fees this fall

August 28, 2020

Local News

Bayfield takes a second look at marijuana restrictions

Some residents want to do away with a 3-mile buffer zone for cultivation businesses

August 6, 2020

Business

Legal cannabis sales in Colorado reach all-time high in May

Dispensaries sold over $192 million worth of cannabis products that month, according to data from the state Department of Revenue’s…

July 14, 2020

Local News

Durango dispensary’s marijuana recalled for unapproved pesticide use

State investigators say anyone who purchased items should return them immediately

July 11, 2020

Local News

Does Colorado still have a competitive edge in hemp?

New state bill aligns state with federal regulations

June 23, 2020

Local News

Durango’s dispensaries adapt to coronavirus outbreak

Stores now offer curbside pickup, online and phone orders

March 26, 2020

Local News

Liquor, cannabis sales rise as COVID-19 spreads

Customers buying mass quantities of high-potency alcohol to use for hand sanitizer

March 19, 2020

Regional News

Warren unveils plan to legalize marijuana before Denver visit

‘It’s about undoing a century of racist policy,’ candidate says

February 24, 2020

Local News

Durango City Council stalls on cannabis cafe proposal

State allows marijuana hospitality, but local governments must ‘opt-in’

February 24, 2020

Business

Pot shops turn to highway sponsor signs amid strict ad rules

Currently, 51 cannabis dispensaries, cultivators, manufacturers and edible producers sponsor roadways throughout the state, according to the Adopt a Highway…

February 16, 2020

Local News

Recreational marijuana remains out of reach for New Mexico

Bill fails to pass in key committee

February 15, 2020

Local News

As Congress stalls on marijuana banking, Colorado takes matters into its own hands

As Congress stalls on marijuana banking, Colorado takes matters into its own handsGov. Jared Polis wants to increase number of…

February 3, 2020

Business

Colorado launches carbon, energy programs for cannabis firms

Both programs, which began Jan. 29, support Democratic Gov. Jared Polis’ mission to cut greenhouse gases 50% by 2030, The…

February 2, 2020

Local News

Marijuana researchers struggle to keep up with rapidly growing industry

Some House lawmakers blame federal restrictions on cannabis

January 16, 2020

Business

America’s marijuana growers are the best in the world, but federal laws are keeping them out of global markets

LivWell in Denver is building new grow rooms with 30- to 40-foot-high ceilings and state-of-the-art LED lighting that is cool…

January 1, 2020

Business

Legal marijuana sales may spark Midwest interstate tension

The dynamic is familiar for states on the West and East coasts where the sale and use of marijuana has…

December 29, 2019

Local News

Dolores marijuana sales will go on April ballot

Voters also will choose board members, decide OHV use

December 27, 2019

Local News

Cortez City Park to be renamed Veterans Park

Also: Councilor Carlson steps down; marijuana code revised

December 14, 2019

Local News

City of Durango explores allowing marijuana lounges

Entrepreneurs see opportunity for creativity

December 3, 2019

Local News

Escalante Middle School drug search concerns some parents

Durango School District 9-R plans to increase frequency of searches

November 23, 2019

Local News

Colorado town split over allowing pot sales

Trustees vote three times, deadlock 3-3 each time

November 14, 2019

Local News

Dolores to address marijuana moratorium

Ban could be extended, or issue put to a vote

November 12, 2019

Regional News

Pot legalization plan in New Mexico would subsidize patients, pay police

Minerva cannabis dispensary Assistant Manager Celina Roybal, right, sells a vial of marijuana to customer Tina Bernal, who uses cannabis…

October 17, 2019

Local News

Denver cannabis recall reaches Durango

Local companies received potentially contaminated product

October 16, 2019