Marijuana - The Durango Herald

New Mexico legalizing marijuana job numbers may be ‘decent’

ALBUQUERQUE – Legalizing recreational marijuana in New Mexico would create needed jobs in one of the poorest states in the nation, but the numbers would pale in comparison with jobs in other...

DATE: Aug 21, 2019 | CATEGORY: Business

How well do we understand the benefits, side effects of CBD products?

FDA warns cannabidiol can harm liver, induce lethargy and affect appetite

DATE: Aug 7, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Is pot safe when pregnant?

Study seeks answer, draws critics

DATE: Aug 7, 2019 | CATEGORY: Health

New Mexico city reduces penalties for marijuana possession

ALAMOGORDO, N.M. â€“ A New Mexico city has reduced the penalties for possession of small amounts of marijuana, bringing the city measure in line with a new state law. The Alamogor...

DATE: Jul 26, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Cortez council considers regulations for marijuana businesses

Local dispensary seeks to produce its own edible products

DATE: Jul 12, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

High drivers aren’t under the radar in La Plata County

A recent study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found a majority of Americans think it’s “unlikely a driver will get caught by police for driving while high on marijuana,” among othe...

DATE: Jun 30, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Could cannabis clubs come to Durango?

Colorado gave municipalities ability to expand marijuana laws this year

DATE: Jun 7, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

US holds CBD hearing as fans, sellers await legal clarity

SILVER SPRING, Md. – CBD products have surged in popularity despite confusion around their legal status. Now U.S. regulators are exploring ways the hemp ingredient might officially be allowe...

DATE: Jun 4, 2019 | CATEGORY: Food

A look at efforts to make legal pot foster social justice

NEW YORK – Questions about marijuana and social justice have played a prominent role this year in several U.S. states’ debates about pot legalization. But other states and cities where recre...

DATE: May 24, 2019 | CATEGORY: Business

Colorado senators lead way on legalization of marijuana

Lawmakers say lack of banking services is a safety concern

DATE: May 4, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

U.S. authorities: Marijuana involvement imperils citizenship

Rule says people involved with pot fail to have ‘good moral character’

DATE: Apr 19, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Carl’s Jr. is rolling out a CBD burger, but don’t get your hopes too high

If you live in Denver and you’re celebrating 420, the weed-smoker’s holiday, the burger chain Carl’s Jr. has just the thing for your inevitable munchies. The restaurant is debuting a CBD-inf...

DATE: Apr 18, 2019 | CATEGORY: Food