Colorado gov calls marijuana gray market ‘a clear and present danger’
‘I take this very seriously’: Gov. John Hickenlooper’s remarks came after he asked state lawmakers to set aside $16M in marijuana tax revenues for new initiatives related to controlling the market By John Frank, The Denver Post Gov. John Hickenlooper on Monday called the marijuana gray market in Colorado a “clear and present danger” that demands tougher regulations and enforcement. Reacting to recent busts,...
Colorado grow house plans to appeal $14,000 fine for marijuana smell
The owner of Dandelion Grow says his warehouse is in a row of grow operations and it’s not fair to single it out for odor complaints By Boulder Daily Camera Dandelion Grow, the north Boulder cannabis garden blamed for releasing a marijuana smell into the air, disputes accusations made by the city and plans to appeal a $10,000 odor fine. That penalty represented the grow’s second violation in the last month; the first cost it $4,000. A...
Denver’s social marijuana use ballot measure passes
Initiative 300 will allow businesses to seek pot-use permits if a neighborhood or business group signs off By Jon Murray, The Denver Post Denver’s ballot measure allowing social marijuana use at some businesses has passed, with updated results Tuesday morning leaving too few uncounted ballots to flip the result. Supporters immediately pivoted to discussing how implementation of Initiative 300 might look — a question that city...
High-CBD products are gaining traction in pot shops and reaching beyond typical consumers, new report shows
A look at who is driving high-CBD product sales in Washington state, according to market research firm Headset By Alicia Wallace, The Cannabist Staff – Originally posted on thecannabist.co High-CBD products are a small segment of Washington’s marijuana market, but sales of the typically medicinal-focused products are growing — especially among non-traditional customers, according to new data from cannabis intelligence firm...
A record September for Colorado’s marijuana shops
By Alicia Wallace, The Cannabist Staff – Originally posted on thecannabist.co The streak continues for the Colorado cannabis industry. Colorado marijuana shops in September reeled in $127.8 million in sales of medical and recreational cannabis, notching a new revenue record for the third consecutive month, according to newly released data from the Colorado Department of Revenue. So far this year, sales have topped $974.3 million...
Flowers – A remedy you’ve likely never heard of
Flowers – a well-loved way to brighten up our home or someone’s day – are also the best remedy you’ve likely never even heard of. We know from our own experience, that when we spend time in nature, we feel calmer and clearer, more in tune and aware of the world around us. In Japan there is even a practice called Shinrinyoku, or forest bathing, which consists of walking in the forest for periods of time to ‘bathe in,’ or...
Thrive This Holiday Season With These Tricks
This information has been provided courtesy of Sarvaa Superfood ~ Love Your Body ~ Love Everybody ~ Do you feel the same in the Winter as you do in the Summer? Probably not. Especially if you live in a colder climate. Further north, the days are shorter, and it’s natural to be more inward and quiet. Yet the holidays are typically a busy time. This can create stress for you because of the extra things going on in your life while...
Dems Win Local Races
As local Republicans cheered for every electoral vote that rolled in for now-President-Elect Donald Trump on Election Day, La Plata County Democrats celebrated victories in key local races. An Animas High School senior is on a literary mission to Guatemala next month. Find out how you can help. And what does a love coach do for a living? Emyrald Sinclaire explains her unusual occupation on this edition of Durango TV...
Spirit Animals, Symbols, and Sacred Stains Henna Body Art
My spirit animals have added a richness of imagination to my life that I would not want to be without. One of my spirit animals is the Black Panther. He guards my back and lets me know when trouble is brewing on the horizon. Another is Mama Tiger with her two little cubs. She helps me guard and guide the little ones in my life. My little ones aren’t little anymore, but they still need their mom. Another spirit animal popped up...
Opening Day at PURGATORY is 11/19
Preparation for 2016-17 Ski Season is in full swing. It’s all hands on deck as crews at PURGATORY prepare for opening day on Saturday, November 19th. A cooling trend and a light overnight snowfall at the resort this week has helped snow making efforts. The NEW expert trail on the backside has been completely cleared with timber hauling and clean up over the next two weeks. This NEW trail, located between Lift 5 and Lift 8, promises...
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