Marijuana - The Durango Herald

Illegal pot farms a persistent problem in Southwest Colorado

CBI forms special task force; 49 arrests made statewide last year

DATE: Sep 19, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado cold snap could disrupt state’s marijuana industry

DENVER – Early cold temperatures and snow in Colorado may have destroyed millions of dollars worth of outdoor plants, cannabis and hemp companies said. The drop of about 70 degree...

DATE: Sep 16, 2020 | CATEGORY: Business

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

Officials to review licensing fees this fall

DATE: Aug 27, 2020 | CATEGORY: 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

DATE: Aug 5, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

DENVER – Cannabis sales in Colorado set a new monthly record in May, reaching their highest level since broad legalization in 2014. Dispensaries sold over $192 million worth of ca...

DATE: Jul 14, 2020 | CATEGORY: Business

Durango dispensary’s marijuana recalled for unapproved pesticide use

State investigators say anyone who purchased items should return them immediately

DATE: Jul 11, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Does Colorado still have a competitive edge in hemp?

New state bill aligns state with federal regulations

DATE: Jun 23, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango’s dispensaries adapt to coronavirus outbreak

Stores now offer curbside pickup, online and phone orders

DATE: Mar 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Liquor, cannabis sales rise as COVID-19 spreads

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

DATE: Mar 19, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Warren unveils plan to legalize marijuana before Denver visit

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

DATE: Feb 24, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Durango City Council stalls on cannabis cafe proposal

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

DATE: Feb 24, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Pot shops turn to highway sponsor signs amid strict ad rules

DENVER – Cannabis companies are using a loophole in Colorado’s strict limits on marijuana advertising by sponsoring state highways and putting their names on roadside signs. Curre...

DATE: Feb 16, 2020 | CATEGORY: Business