Marijuana

Attorney general announces indictment of largest marijuana drug ring in state history

Distributed thousands of pounds of illegal pot across state lines

June 28, 2017

As pot comes out of black market, regulators face scrutiny

Raytondu1-i-syn The result can be a recipe for government corruption. Recent cases in Colorado and Washington are the first known…

June 25, 2017

Business

Uncertainty as Nevada aims to launch recreational pot soon

It would be the shortest turnaround from legalization to the launch of sales in any of the other seven states…

June 15, 2017

Regional News

Former pot officer, entrepreneur charged in trafficking ring

Former pot officer Renee Rayton, Scott Pack and two growers were indicted June 7 by a grand jury, joining 16…

June 13, 2017

Local News

How far should pot shops be removed from schools and parks?

Changes could increase the number of marijuana shops along north Main Avenue and downtown

June 12, 2017

Local News

Buffers around pot shops in Durango will be discussed Monday

Public invited to provide comment

June 9, 2017

Local News

Texas trio charged with first-degree murder in Lightner Creek shooting

Marijuana robbery appears to be motive in shooting

June 9, 2017

Regional News

Federal authorities seize Colorado company’s pot cases

Boulder-based Stashlogix lays off workers to compensate for loss

June 9, 2017

Business

African-Americans facing high hurdles to grow pot

Colorado regulations bar those convicted of drug crimes from owning, working in dispensaries or cultivation centers

June 7, 2017

Business

Companies need workers – but people keep getting high

“Some weeks this year, 90 percent of applicants would test positive”

May 17, 2017

Local News

Marijuana buffer changes could increase business options in Durango

Majority of council seems to support change

May 9, 2017

Local News

Arizona man jailed in armed robbery of Durango marijuana dispensary

Police say robber was armed with a AR-15 rifle

April 20, 2017

Local News

Widow files lawsuit after crash of World War II plane

Student’s marijuana use caused husband’s death, lawsuit argues

April 14, 2017

Business

Colorado set to prohibit marijuana co-op growing operations

State Senate unanimously approves bill

April 10, 2017

Local News

Durango City Council rethinks marijuana grow facility ban

Cap, excise tax could be part of regulations

March 3, 2017

Regional News

Legislative Roundup: Oil and gas tampering bill raises questions at Colorado Capitol

Legislation begins to flow to Hickenlooper

February 23, 2017

Local News

Durango council approves buffer for marijuana shops

Additional ban added to Central Business District

February 21, 2017

Local News

Acme Healing Center marijuana shop fined for code violations

Problems discovered after burglary

February 21, 2017

Local News

Marijuana use rising among mothers

Her husband suggested she try cannabis edibles to treat her depression. Since using marijuana, Leon says she is more engaged…

February 21, 2017

Local News

La Plata County delays vote on marijuana regulations

Work session set; vote planned in March

February 14, 2017

Local News

La Plata County to consider changes to marijuana licensing codes

Growers, retailers share mixed views

February 11, 2017

Regional News

Colorado agriculture agency shares pot know-how

Colorado agriculture officials this week briefed officials from about a dozen states – some that have legalized weed, others that…

February 3, 2017

Local News

Durango Planning Commission rejects marijuana shop buffers

City Council will consider the issue next

January 31, 2017

Nation & World

California looks to build $7 billion legal pot economy

Some question state’s ability to regulate market

January 29, 2017