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  • Denver Cannabis Church Founders See Trial Postponed to September 2018

    Jul 13, 2018, 9:33 am By Toke of the Town
    Nearly fifteen months after the 4/20 holiday when founders of the International Church of Cannabis were accused of promoting public cannabis consumption and violating the Colorado Clean Indoor Air Act — two misdemeanors that carry penalties of no more than…
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  • Ask a Stoner: I Want to Move East, but Only to States With Legal Weed

    Jul 12, 2018, 12:33 pm By Toke of the Town
    Dear Stoner: After thirteen years in this beautiful state, I think I want to move somewhere new, but I don’t want to give up legal herb. What are some states east of Colorado with recreational programs? A decent medical setup would work, too. Rhienhold The…
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  • NoCo Hemp Expo Heading South

    Jul 12, 2018, 8:53 am By Toke of the Town
    In the wake of another successful NoCo Hemp Expo — a hemp trade show in Loveland that drew over 6,000 attendees last year — expo production company Colorado Hemp Company now wants to dip its toes down South. The Loveland-based company announced its…
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  • Why Colorado Tokers Love Ecto-Cooler

    Jul 12, 2018, 7:51 am By Toke of the Town
    It’s been fun to observe the efforts of prohibitionists as cannabis is more widely accepted publicly. One classic argument made against marijuana’s medical value is the “You can’t smoke medicine” motto, while another is a backlash against the names…
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  • Future of MMJ Nasal Sprays, Inhalers and Suppositories in Flux

    Jul 11, 2018, 12:50 pm By Toke of the Town
    A small but growing segment of the medical marijuana market could be kept off shelves in Colorado as government regulators and the pot industry scramble to figure out how to safely produce and monitor cannabis nasal sprays, inhalers and suppositories. Dubbed…
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  • Famed Medical Marijuana Doctor Calls for Making Concentrates Illegal

    Jul 11, 2018, 12:45 pm By Toke of the Town
    As the author of Cannabis for Chronic Pain, Boulder-based Dr. Rav Ivker is among the country’s best-known and most respected advocates on behalf of medical marijuana. But he’s wary about weed consumption in a number of circumstances, warns that pot…
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  • The Case for National Pot Ad Standards Before Pot Is Legal Nationally

    Jul 1, 2018, 7:53 am By Toke of the Town
    The National Association of Cannabis Businesses’ draft guidelines to establish a country-wide advertising standard for the marijuana industry was the subject of a months-long comment period and is expected to be finalized this summer. Doug Fischer, chief…
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  • How Many Steps Does it Take to Produce Legal Marijuana?

    Jun 30, 2018, 9:55 am By Toke of the Town
    Although most of us think of marijuana as just a plant, it’s actually sold in many different varieties, including flower and extracted concentrates for smoking or vaping, edibles, drinks, lotions and a myriad of other infused products. The companies that…
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  • Ten Strains to Help You Get Outside This Summer

    Jun 29, 2018, 3:51 pm By Toke of the Town
    Summer in Denver is lovely — not too hot and not too humid — but we can still have bad days. An extended period of high temperatures with no rain or cloud coverage might force those of us with no air conditioning out of the house; fortunately, Denver is…
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  • Oklahoma Legalized Medical Marijuana, to the Likely Dismay of Scott Pruitt

    Jun 28, 2018, 2:09 pm By Toke of the Town
    What a difference four years makes. In 2014, Oklahoma and Nebraska were suing Colorado in federal court for this state’s decision to legalize recreational marijuana, but now the Sooner State is starting to catch up to Colorado’s affinity for the plant —…
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  • Why Colorado Tokers Love Citrus Sap

    Jun 28, 2018, 8:16 am By Toke of the Town
    The cannabis qualities that we’ve grown to love don’t always make a good first impression. The skunky smells and earthy flavors of Diesels and Kushes take time to understand, much less covet. And I have yet to appreciate one popular characteristic of…
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  • Five Ways to Become a More Eco-Friendly Stoner

    Jun 27, 2018, 2:16 pm By Toke of the Town
    Using cannabis isn’t considered much of an environmental danger, but there are still ways we can improve consumption as legalization becomes more mainstream. As reports of illegal cannabis grows in national parks harming the environment and the legal…
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  • Ask a Stoner: What Cannabis Products Will Help Me Fall Asleep?

    Jun 27, 2018, 8:23 am By Toke of the Town
    Dear Stoner: What kind of cannabis works best for sleeping — CBD or THC? Do edibles or oils work better than smoking? Trying to find a cheap route here. Diane The post Ask a Stoner: What Cannabis Products Will Help Me Fall Asleep? appeared first on Toke of…
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  • Former Broncos Play Kickball for Cannabis and Ex-Athletes at 4/20 Games

    Jun 26, 2018, 2:23 pm By Thomas Mitchell
    Former NFL running back Reuben Droughns spent eight years avoiding tackles from some of the strongest, meanest men in sports. But on Saturday, June 25, hits were exactly what he was looking for. “We are here to win,” he said to his teammates before playing…
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  • Scientist Tokes Up on Her Wedding Day

    Jun 26, 2018, 9:33 am By Toke of the Town
    Trail Blazers is a series of portraits by photographer Maria Levitov spotlighting cannabis consumers from all walks of life. Although cannabis is legally sold in Colorado, that doesn’t mean everyone can use it freely. Some people, whether because of their…
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  • Marijuana Isn’t Gateway Drug to Heroin, Cocaine, Other Substances, Study Finds

    Jun 26, 2018, 7:29 am By Toke of the Town
    A new analysis finds that while marijuana legalization has led to higher rates of cannabis consumption in Colorado and other states with similar laws, there’s no evidence that it’s fueling abuse of more addictive drugs, including heroin and cocaine.…
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  • Federal Marijuana Banking Amendment Dies in Senate

    Jun 25, 2018, 12:20 pm By Toke of the Town
    An amendment attached to a federal finance bill that would have provided the legal marijuana industry with banking protections was stifled on Thursday, June 21, by a U.S. Senate committee. The measure, introduced by Senator Jeff Merkley of Oregon, would have…
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  • Ask a Stoner: What’s the Most Affordable Route for an MMJ Patient?

    Jun 25, 2018, 8:06 am By Toke of the Town
    Dear Stoner: I just moved here for medical marijuana. What’s my best affordable option for staying medicated? Should I get a caregiver? Medical card? Buy off the street? Deuce The post Ask a Stoner: What’s the Most Affordable Route for an MMJ Patient?…
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  • L’Eagle’s Amy Andrle on Clean Cannabis, Sustainable Practices

    Jun 22, 2018, 12:32 pm By Toke of the Town
    We haven’t hidden our admiration for L’Eagle’s operation in the past, awarding it with numerous Best of Denver awards for its work in the grow. The dispensary provides some of the stankiest buds in town while  advocating for clean growing practices…
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  • Why Colorado Tokers Love Sunset Sherbet

    Jun 22, 2018, 7:21 am By Toke of the Town
    With plenty of public parks to play in, classic amusement parks to visit, a decent baseball team to watch and great views of the Rocky Mountains, there’s no shortage of summer activities to satisfy your Americana cravings. And the perfect treat to enjoy…
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