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Green Issue

Women of Weed

Thanks to last year’s new laws, the average cannabis consumer in Colorado has evolved. Men and women of all ages (obviously 21+), colors, sizes, sexual orientations and financial standings can now purchase recreational marijuana any day of the week. That means that we might now see elderly people at the dispensaries in...

Features

Women of Weed

Even though the market-base has shifted, much of the advertisements and marketing is targeted towards the stereotypical “frat boy,” with scantily clad women sprawled out on top of pot leafs. Just check out the national ganja magazine’s covers.

Graduation: Now What?

For many students, college is the first breath of independence, but it’s not complete freedom.

Scene

Stu Larsen, Greely Jazz Fest, Murder on the Nile, Hysteria, The Boxmasters, Henry Rollins and Urinetown

Some of our favorite Colorado ongoings for your consideration.

Jacob Hemphill of SOJA

Since 1997 the Arlington VA-based pop-reggae outfit SOJA has been touring steadily, releasing albums and nabbing the occasional Grammy nomination along the way.

The Poet

Joe Braun is a co-editor of LuNaMoPoLiS, a local publisher of contemporary poetry, and a regular performer at Innisfree Poetry Bookstore and Cafe.

Terpenes, An Unsung Hero

Terpenes are organic hydrocarbon compounds that are found in the glandular trichomes that coat the leaves of the cannabis plant.

Periscope

Twitter-owned app Periscope invites users on a unique journey across the world to see through the eyes of others.

Cuisine

10 Must-Have Spices for Every Kitchen: Oregano

Whether you’re strictly a meat and potatoes person who shuns veggies -- except for tomatoes masquerading as salsa; yes, they exist -- or have no fear of diving into recipes from the French Laundry cookbook, every cook needs a foundation and knowledge of basic spices.

Dstill Shines Spotlight on Craft Distillers

Given craft distilling’s three year Colorado growth binge, you knew it wouldn’t be long before someone took a stab at putting together a festival to celebrate craft beer’s spirited cousin.

Source your Own Local Food

On Saturdays from now until the weekend before Thanksgiving, there will be hoards of people -- 6,000 in Boulder and 2,000 in Longmont, on average -- filling their baskets with beets, honey, greens, tomatoes and more.

Cheat Sheet

How High is Colorado?

Colorado is one of four states that has legalized both medical and recreational use of marijuana, alongside Alaska, Oregon and Washington. Of course, this is not news to those of us that live in the state as dispensaries can be found on almost every block with high foot traffic.