Marijuana

Local News

Marijuana sales coming to Bayfield?

Trustees ask town manager to look at income potential

December 20, 2017

Regional News

What effect does legal pot have on Colorado’s homeless?

Lack of data doesn’t help, but it may not be what you think

December 17, 2017

Local News

Questions arise: Who should inspect La Plata County marijuana facilities?

Local health department not sure it has regulatory authority

December 6, 2017

Regional News

Denver credit union leads marijuana banking crusade

JERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald file<br><br>The Fourth Corner Credit Union – a state-chartered credit union in Denver – again finds itself in…

November 29, 2017

Nation & World

Marijuana industry’s future is bright, MJBizCon speakers say

The Journal file<br><br>Speakers predicted that major mainstream companies are going to play a big role in the future of the…

November 15, 2017

Regional News

Public banks offer hope for marijuana businesses

Several cities across the country are looking into creating such financial institutions include to serve the growing marijuana industry. Los…

November 3, 2017

Nation & World

Confusion coming with California’s legal marijuana

Large jars of marijuana are on display for sale at the Cali Gold Genetics booth during the High Times Cannabis…

October 29, 2017

Local News

Cortez marijuana shop employee sentenced in theft case

Military discounts allegedly used to embezzle money

September 25, 2017

Regional News

Gov. Sandoval concerned about public pot lounges, cafes

Sandoval said in an email Tuesday to the Reno-Gazette-Journal he’s concerned that such establishments could pop up “piecemeal throughout the…

September 13, 2017

Regional News

Pot-related traffic fatalities are up sharply in Colorado

Officials say fatalities can’t be definitely blamed on legalized marijuana

August 29, 2017

Regional News

Colorado to Sessions: Pot industry working and can be better

Gov. John Hickenlooper and Attorney General Cynthia Coffman urged Sessions to collaborate with recreational pot states on law enforcement and…

August 25, 2017

Business

Denver to start licensing first pot clubs, but few may apply

But Denver’s elaborate hurdles for potential weed-friendly coffee shops and gathering places may mean the city gets few takers for…

August 24, 2017

Nation & World

Company plans to turn desert town into pot paradise

The name Weed already belongs to an old mill town in Northern California. American Green Inc. announced Thursday it is…

August 7, 2017

Local News

Durango City Council votes down marijuana tax questions

The Durango City Council decided not to ask voters to raise taxes on marijuana.Ed Andrieski/Associated Press file Councilors Chris Bettin,…

August 1, 2017

Local News

Durango City Council upholds marijuana buffer measurements

Staff, concerned citizens opposed change

July 18, 2017

Local News

Two pot shops approved in Durango

Animas Herbal Wellness Center to relocate, Delta 9 Depot coming to town

July 18, 2017

Local News

Council to vote on how marijuana shop buffer zones are measured

Planning commission voted against staff recommendation

July 16, 2017

Nation & World

Nevada adopts emergency rules to combat pot bottleneck

Regulators approved emergency rules that would speed up licensing for pot distributors, a sticking point that launched a legal battle…

July 13, 2017

Regional News

Colorado’s Low Unemployment, Legal Pot Push Employers To Reconsider Drug Tests

Ricardo Baca, former marijuana and Cannabist editor.Ben Markus/Colorado Public Radio “It was super awkward,” Baca recalls. “I’d have an editor…

July 6, 2017

Local News

Durango City Council floats tax increase on marijuana

Councilors ask for more information; issue could land on November ballot

July 6, 2017

Nation & World

Nevada launches sales of legal recreational marijuana

People wait in line at the Essence cannabis dispensary Saturday in Las Vegas. Nevada dispensaries were legally allowed to sell…

July 1, 2017

Local News

Man sentenced to 24 years for home-invasion murder

4 participated in robbery that killed student

June 30, 2017

Nation & World

Nevada pot sites stock, check bud before legal sales fire up

Recreational marijuana sales start there today

June 30, 2017

Regional News

Colorado announces largest pot bust since marijuana was legalized

Colorado officials announced Wednesday that they have busted a mammoth marijuana trafficking ring that pretended to be growing weed for…

June 28, 2017