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features inside10 | Cannabis Convention hits Mile High City by Noelle Leavitt20 | The Health Report by J.T. Gold32 | Restaurant Review: 8 Rivers by Lisa Faye34 | Interview with Cypress Hill by Noelle Leavitt40 | This Month in Weed History by Josh Kaplan44 | Cars are Cool by J. Mark Sternberg54 | Amsterdam Hash by Willard Manus60 | Burger Time by Jane Quentin74 | Glenwood Springs by Noelle Leavitt82 | Colorado Live Music Preview88 | Strain Review by Dillion Zachara92 | Political Roundup by Noelle Leavitt94 | The Hemporer is Gone by J.T. Gold98 | Disc Golf by Mateo Ramirez

104 | Growing Cannabis for Profit by Michael Dillon108 | Colorado Hiking by Ryan James114 | Brothers of Brazil by Josh Kaplan118 | We Dig This By Jay Evans120 | Dailybuds.com Dispensary Directory

22 Celebrating 420 Festivities city, state and nationwide, celebrating the glory of cannabis.

26 Grower’s GroveThe best grow starts with seeds that are germinated properly. Check out simple tips to help you optimize your grow.

50 Colorado FishingWith the snow melting and the sun shining, skis are being replaced with fishing poles -- another great weekend outdoor activity.

66 Chef HerbSummer is around the corner -- our special chef dishes up fresh and tasty cannabis recipes.

72 Tom Petty & the HeartbreakersWhat can be better than an evening with the legendary Tom Petty in the awesome setting of Red Rocks. Don’t miss this great concert event.

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lthough 420 has come and gone, it is a reminder of how many people nationwide support the use of cannabis. The celebrations in Denver, Boulder, Aspen and various other locales city, state and nationwide were sanctioned events where marijuana supporters and users were allowed to openly enjoy smoking cannabis in large peaceful gatherings, concert environments or local Cannabis Cups.

Statistics show last fall there were approximately 200 medical marijuana patients applying each day to the state of Colorado for their medical marijuana recommendation to buy their medication. The most recent numbers show this number has grown dramatically to more than 1,000 applications per day and has resulted in a state admitted backlog of six months on applications. There are now reportedly over 100,000 medical marijuana cardholders in Colorado and this number is climbing.

The popularity of the movement to either outright legalize the use of marijuana or to establish standards for those who sell and prescribe cannabis, is met with many obstacles. Local ordinances as well as city

and state legislation is a hot topic and is being legislated and regulated constantly. The state is pushing forward with legislation that has wide ranging implications to the entire medical marijuana industry and certainly to patient’s rights to safe access to their medicine. ‘

Kush Magazine and dailybuds.com will attempt to keep you updated on the latest developments that address medical marijuana as a patient, a provider of medication or as a caregiver. Remember, 420 is not merely an annual event, but a reminder that cannabis users can, and should be able to gather whenever to peacefully enjoy marijuana. Remember, to always smoke responsibly.

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over 100,000 medical marijuana cardholders in Colorado and this number is climbing.

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by NOELLE LEAVITT

A whirlwind of people flocked to the Colorado Convention Center last month to experience the nation’s largest cannabis convention, hosted by Kush Magazine and Dailybuds.com.

Girls twirling hula hoops, old hippies from the 60s and a whole new generation of marajuana smokers walked around the convention center, scoping out vendors, listening to live music and partaking in legislative discussions pertaining to medical marajuana.

“I think it’s pretty cool. It’s like being a kid in a candy store,” said spectator Lu Kobielnic. “Now that we don’t have to hide and buy it from the neighborhood junkie, or whatever, you can actually get this from a medical dispensaries, it’s nice.”

The convention catered to all walks of life, and one big stipulation for all those who attended was that pot was not allowed on the premise. But bongs, pipes, literature about the benefits of weed, and clothing (to name a few) were all on display at the mega event.

“The conference is pretty big. We like to see the movement going in the direction that it is. It’s about time that some of the better places got together and started promoting the wellness issues rather than a bunch of people showing bong hits on TV

and on the front page of the newspaper. We’re just trying to get those people out of the way,” said Eric Crowe.

The message was clear: Marijuana is here to stay. Vendors from dispensaries promoted their products with confidence, new and improved ways to intake weed were on display and even security companies, seeking business from dispensaries had huge safes and expensive video camera surveillance systems on display.

“This is long overdue. I had to come... it’s the biggest cannabis thing in America, so I had to come. It was a no-brainer,” said Denver resident Tim Buker.

People from across the world were at the event, including marajuana activist Brian Vicente from Sensible Colorado, a non-profit organization that lobbies on behalf of the MMJ community. Attorney Rob Corry was there, sticking up for the cannabis smokers, both medical and recreational users, and to top things off, a legislative discussion featuring Congressman Jared Polis, Denver City Councilman Chris Nevitt and State Representative Joe Miklosi talked about the current marajuana legislation making its way through Colorado’s General Assembly.

The general consensus was that the event was a huge success.

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Arthritis is no fun and it affects a staggering number of Americans. 27 million people in this nation suffer from osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis. The condition causes breakdown of joint cartilage resulting in pain and inflammation where the bare joints rub together. 1.3 million live with rheumatoid arthritis, an extremely painful autoimmune condition. Cannabis contains powerful anti-inflammatory compounds as well as natural analgesics, providing a relieving combination that can ease joint pain while simultaneously reducing the pain-causing inflammation.

In a 2005 study, THC and cannabidiol were found to produce notable improvements in pain, quality of sleep, and to reduce disease activity in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Both these compounds are among the cannabinoids naturally occurring in medical marijuana. In 2000, researchers found that cannabidiol “effectively blocked progression of arthritis” in animal trials.

Although both these studies involve cannabinoids administered as drugs isolated from marijuana, medicinal

by j.T. gOLD

use of cannabis by smoking, vaporizing, or eating, may be a better delivery method for the same potent analgesics and anti-inflammatories. When smoked, medical marijuana enters the smoker’s blood stream immediately and is distributed evenly. In addition, smoking medical marijuana provides the body with all the cannabinoids present in marijuana, not one or two isolated components.

Arthritis can become debilitating and affect daily activities as simple as driving or typing. Some of the signs to look for are: tenderness in and around the joints, limited range of motion, redness and warmth around area of affected joint.

Some other treatment options that avoid medication are: Acupuncture, massage, stretching, breathing therapy, and herbal therapy. Arthritis doesn’t have to take over your life. With a balanced treatment plan using holistic healing, arthritis can be easily managed and maintained.

Live well.

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Thousands of people gathered at various places around Colorado on 4/20, to celebrate what the cannabis subculture has deemed the national smoke day for weed lovers alike.

This year’s 420 celebration was an especially big day for Colorado marijuana supporters, as it’s been an uphill battle for cannabis proponents as the government rapidly moves toward regulating the sprouting sensimilla industry.

Clouds of smoke engulfed the Norlin Quad Feild on the CU Boulder campus, where more than 10,000 students, medical marijuana users, advocates and those looking to have a peaceful and happy day gathered to toke on blunts, joints and pipes galore.

“I went up to the field when I got off work. People were playing frisbee and smoking,” said CU-Boulder student Jamie Lyon. “I think it was different than past years because of all the dispensaries that have opened in Boulder. There was a lot of advertising, lots of food and music. That made a huge difference this year.”

After the celebration, Lyon and her friends headed to The by NOELLE LEAVITT

Hill, where tons of people chilled out in local restaurants to satisfy their munchies cravings.

“Everyone was really laid back,” Lyon said.

Across the Metro area from Boulder, a few thousand more gathered at Civic Center Park in downtown Denver to commiserate for the stoney celebration. Dispensaries, medical marijuana patients, cannabis lobbyists, lawyers, recreational users and caregivers were happy to spread their message about weed at the park, which sits across the street from Denver’s state capitol. Jam music boomed in the background as marijuana supporters got high with celebration.

Up in the high country of the Rocky Mountains, hundreds gathered in Aspen on the weekend prior to the national marijuana day, for a cannabis competition at The Gant Hotel, where growers entered their select strains in a contest. The competition was modeled after Amsterdam’s Cannabis Cup.

Events across Colorado were only a fraction of the support that the marijuana community received on 4/20, as people across the nation had their own versions of the celebration. The national smoke time is everyday at 4:20 p.m., and it’s been widely embraced as such by many across the United States.

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Kush Magazine celebrated 420 this year at the 10th annual 420 party at the House of Blues put on by Seedless Clothing company. The party started at Seedless clothing in Ocean Beach where we met legendary Jamaican reggae superstar Barrington Levy. Rez and Shea of Seedless prepared for the House of Blues event at their warehouse stocked with hats, shoes, clothing and various other Seedless apparel.

From Seedless Clothing at 4:20 we went to the San Diego Cannabis Cup hosted by San Diego’s only Portuguese restaurant, Portugalia located at 4839 Newport Avenue. The event for MMJ patients only critiqued the best strains available in San Diego County. Chef Jason, an advocate and Portugalia’s owner said “I was glad to accept the offer to host this event, and I enjoy cooking with cannabis.”

Cloud 9 Dispensary helped sponsor the Cannabis Cup where nine strains were judged. The judging began at 4:20 pm. The nine strains offered were Pandora OG, Hogs Breath, Blackberry Kush, Skywalker, GDOG, Love Cheese, Larry Kush, and another Skywalker strain. The lighting was dim and the smoke clouds were thick as the judges passed around flashlights and microscopes to study their fine specimens, and compared notes with each other about the strains. This was an absolute delight and a real cool treat to watch. Each strain was rated on appearance, taste, touch, smell and potency.

Taking 3rd Place was Love Cheese courtesy of Green Door Collective. Placing 2nd was Larry OG from Cloud 9, and

this years 1st Place winner of the San Diego Cannabis Cup was Pandora OG from Downtown Kush Lounge.

At 8 p.m. we headed back to Seedless to get on the party bus complete with glow lights and clear stripper pole bound for the House of Blues.

The evening featured Barrington Levy, Redman, Andre Nickatina, Cirque Du Green Girls and DJ Von Kiss. Dancers and aerialists put the crowd in a hypnotic trance compliments to the bass beats of DJ Von Kiss mixing crazy Dubstep tracks and sick loops that weaved in and out of the speakers. The stage show was intense and sexy eye candy, nearly impossible for the eyes to stray.

Andre Nickatina hit the stage for a strong, skillful and demanding set. Redman then took the stage with DJ Dice and nearly stole the show, until Barrington Levy came on. Levy performed his greatest including Murderer, Black Roses, Dangerously, Broader than Broadway, and No War.

The event co-sponsored by Kush Magazine was streamed live throughout the night at dailybuds.com and was watched in real time as the event progressed.

Levy put out a message to all those logged in, “much love and appreciation. It’s about the music and one love and peace that Kush brings. We love Kush! We smoke Kush! Kush all the way!”

This 420 celebration was certainly one of the greatest 420 events ever held in San Diego.

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Starting with the right seed is equivalent to choosing the right

architect to design your ultimate dream home. Without the right

tools and attributes, the end result will not be the desired intent.

This is where it all starts - the genetic point

of inception, so choose your

seeds wisely.

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This is the only way that the seed will absorb the water, and eventually grow. you’ll notice that after the allotted time, the seed will have sunk to the bottom.

Next, you’re going to fill a plastic Solo drinking cup with soil mix, about 2/3 of the way up. Cut 3 or 4 slats into the bottom, to allow for drainage and aeration. This new cup will house your seed, while also cutting down on any further damage transferring it around. you will then place the seed 3/16” under the soil, knot side up, then water thoroughly.

From here you will place the cup under light for 16-20 hours. you will want to cover the cup in a humidity dome, with the light above it. Make sure to get your timer set up, and be consistent, so you don’t stress out the lil’ guy. With the right care and patience, you should be well on your way to a successful growth.

Once your seed has broken ground, remove the cup from the humidity dome, and move it to an area with 16-18 hours of light, and air circulation. Make sure to spray the soil now, not to water, or soak it too much. This germination stage has now entered the seedling stage. By day four, your seedling should be sprouting upward, struggling to shed it’s seed casing, and you should see the first two leaves begin to grow. Make sure not to over-water your seedling. Wait for the top soil to get a little crusty before spraying it again. After 5-7 days in the solo cup, you are now ready to transfer the plant into a larger container with more soil, preferably in a glass container.

The days of smuggling seeds back from

Amsterdam in the hems of your pants are gone.

Now, buying seeds online, is as easy as buying a pair of shoes. you can scroll through pages and pages of strains, and read up on exactly which type of high you desire. For those of you just getting started, here are some simple steps to make sure you start your growth in the right direction.

First, understand that there are many stages of growth for your marijuana seed to reach it’s full germination process. given that no two sets of conditions are alike, so give them lots of attention to prevent any problems.

Start with a clean setup. you will need a small glass filled with mineral water to submerge your (female) seed into. At first, your seed will float. Try to pour the water the previous day, and leave it out in the open to eliminate any chlorine or other harmful chemicals from damaging your seed. Also keep in mind that nicotine is like poison to Cannabis seeds, and plants, so if you smoke, make sure to sanitize your hands first. Any impurity can ruin your plans. Now that you’ve got the seed in the water, you’re going to want to cover the glass completely in darkness for 24-30 hours, left in a warm space.

So remember, choose your seeds wisely, be gentle, and take lots

of care with them, and before you know it, you’ll be trimming

up some nice medicine.

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“For those fortunate enough to have strolled through the cool waters of Frenchman’s Cove or have dove into the stillness of the Blue Lagoon, have definitely tasted the region’s famous spice…” Is where the 8 Rivers Modern Caribbean restaurant story begins, it ends with Denver’s Best Rum Bar with over 70 world class rums and an award for being Denver’s Best Medical Marijuana Advocates.

You only need to step inside Chef Scott Durrah’s Mile High Caribbean experience to know you have just traveled a little farther than the Rocky Mountains. Greeted by a 12 foot mural of Bob Marley and the unmistaken sound of reggae the aroma floating through the air get you ready for something that you know is going to be different.

What brought us to 8 Rivers was Durrah’s involvement in the medical marijuana movement and his Apothecary of Colorado dispensary. What brought us back was the Jerk Chicken, the Jerk Pork and the incredible selection of rum.

I would suggest that you engage the owners or the bartenders in a conversation about rum. With over 70 rhums in their Rhum vault from all over the world, including Thailand and Austria, 8 Rivers is the best place in town to get knowledgeable about this libation that old world pirates would kill for.

But 8 Rivers is still about the Jerk. Jerk Chicken, Jerk Pork

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and the ridiculously spicy Jerk Chicken Pasta (three peppers next to the name, yeah, you will sweat). The flavor is addictive. You just can’t stop eating once the flavor hits your tongue. The same is true about the seafood. Smoked Jerk Crab Legs are legendary and the Blackened Catfish with pineapple chutney is an interesting mix of flavor.

For those who prefer more fruit and less spice, Durrah has that base covered as well. Conch Fritters are very good. Nice amount of conch, balanced with bell peppers and fried in a very light batter and served with mango chutney. My dining companions also had the Tropical Chicken, a ripe plantain surrounded by a thin chicken breast, lightly breaded and fried and served topped with a sweet island sauce. That was a home run for my friends who don’t like the spicy side of life. It was good, just not as good as the Pork Medallions.

If you don’t know what to do this Friday night and you are looking for great food, like being around people who support medical marijuana, enjoy reggae and Bob Marley and desire to learn a little about rhum, 8 Rivers Modern Caribbean Restaurant in LoDo is sure to be the something different you are looking for. Insiders Tip: If you have parties of 5 to 8 people ask for the Marley Table. It is a large round table in the front of the restaurant with the mural of Bob right there with you. A great place to hang with friends. 1550 Blake St., Denver (303) 623-3422.

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by NOELLE LEAVITT

I’ve interviewed several local bands in Colorado, many of which had larger-than-life egos that left a sour taste in my mouth, making it difficult for me to appreciate the music they produced. I was pleasantly surprised by the mega rap group Cypress Hill when I sat down to interview them about wacky tobacky last month in Denver.

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The three band mates B-Real, Eric Bobo, and Sen Dog, were easy to talk to. They had a gentlemen-like charm about them, which made everyone in the room feel comfortable and welcome.

Perhaps their easy-going attitudes can be attributed to the calm effects of smoking cannabis (all of them toked on bud prior to the interview), or perhaps they’re just cool dudes who enjoy the company of others.

Either way, Cypress Hill has been puffing out rap songs about weed for three decades, which made it almost necessary for the famous stoner-rap band to attend the nation’s largest cannabis convention sponsored by Kush Magazine and Dailybuds.com in April. And you’d be hard pressed to hear a Cypress Hill song that doesn’t mention the benefits of smoking weed. The group has notoriously rapped about getting a buzz from marijuana, yet I was taken back and somewhat impressed with their political thoughts on ganja issues in America.

Behind all the smoking cannabis hype, they completely support government regulation of the drug.

“Of course you want to operate without any sort of red tape, but you know, you have to have the regulation in order to legitimize legalizing it,” said front man B-Real. “Because if it’s just free reign, you can enterprise and take advantage of the consumer and take advantage of the system, and (the government) doesn’t want that. They want that tax dollar. It’s just another way to appease the church groups and the right wing people and the conservatives. (Regulation) needs to be there. Just like when prohibition was lifted off of alcohol. They had to have rules. As time went on, they had to implement more rules. Obviously, that’s what will happen with this, eventually.”

Eric Bobo, who seems like the type to politely open the door for women, agreed with his band mate.

“Everybody has their opinion and it’s hard to convert those who are steadfast against legalization or the decriminalization of marijuana. I think the facts just have to prove themselves, more people have to get involve. More states have to show initiative,” he said.

Cypress Hill flew to Denver from California to sign autographs for fans at the cannabis convention and to promote their new album Rise Up, which was released to the public on April 20 (4/20). As one might expect, their new record has several songs about getting high, including a song called K.U.S.H.

My favorite song on their new album, which they will be promoting on tour throughout United States and Europe this spring and summer, is the song called “Rise Up” featuring

Tom Morello from Rage Against the Machine. The song has an interesting mix of electric guitar riffs, rockin’ drum beats, mixed in with eclectic rap rhythms.

Although the rap group seem like generally nice guys, you’ll find some gangsta rap on the album, along with new age rap that’s backed up by a synthesizer and the boys singing in unison.

“Back in the past we’d preconcept our jams before we’d go to studio. With songs like ‘I wanna get High’ and ‘Hits from the Bong’ they are songs we knew we had to do. Now, we go in there with no game plan and no agenda,” said Sen Dog, who co-writes all the Cypress Hill songs with B-Real. “It’s a whole new playing field for us and we can paint it however we want. We’re wide open thinkers when it comes to writing music and laying it down. We know that there’s a whole world of music listeners outside of the United States that make a difference and they account for a lot of the music of what’s being sold and bought, and you have to cater to that. That’s why we have the longevity that we have.”

Their personal views on medical marijuana regulation were widely left out of their newly released album.

“What we try to do with our music is never like preach to people or try to shove our message down their throats. We’ve never done that. It’s always been you’re either with us or you’re not,” B-Real explained. “With that being said, our songs are more on a party base than a political when it comes to the stoner songs and stuff like that.”

Cypress Hill seemed very pleased to be in Colorado, not only to promote their new album, but also to embrace the message at the convention. The band was impressed by the vast amount of people that flocked to the Colorado Convention Center that weekend to support weed, and they said they were happy to be a part of the event.

“It’s about f---ing time somebody did something on this big of scale,” B-Real said of the convention.

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“ ….. Every wrinkle tells a story, don’t it….?” Yes, as a matter of fact, in this case it does. Every last little crevice and crows feet that remains on the faces of these notorious “bad-boys” of rock’n’roll tells a long history of use and abuse. This month we’ll take a look at one of the most famous drug charges against a specific set of individuals in rock ‘n’ roll history - the arrest of Keith Richards, Brian Jones, and Mick Jagger of The Rolling Stones, on 5/10/1967.

Always viewed in direct competition with the goody-two-shoes image of The Beatles, it didn’t take long for the Stones to build a reputation. After many years of controversial lyrics, depicting risqué imagery, and tongue in cheek lyrics about sex, drugs, and rock ‘n‘ roll, the powers to be took notice. In 1966, they had just released their fourth British album, Aftermath. This featured direct drug references in the song “Mother‘s Little Helper“, the first pop song to address prescription pill addiction. At the time, you can imagine the controversy this encouraged. And although these guys were probably poppin’ anything that came their way, (which I’m sure was a lot) they were arrested for Cannabis of all things. Imagine all the real drugs floating around back then, and the Stones get busted for a bit of grass…… Considering the road these guys have been down, it’s quite

comical in retrospect, especially considering how much the viewpoint has now changed.

Don’t think for a minute that these guys got off easily either. Following the raid on Jones’ house, Jagger was sentenced to three months (for four amphetamine tablets). Richards was found guilty of “…allowing Cannabis to be smoked on his property….”, and was sentenced to a year in prison. Ok, so they probably didn’t spend all that much time behind bars, but it sure was a case of the “man” flexing his power. These guys may have been a little too cocky for their own good, and they had to pay the price for flaunting their shit in the wrong direction. There seems to be a deep lesson to be learned from these ol’ geezers. One, remember to always show respect for authority, (no matter how hard sometimes) - and two, make sure if you’re a world-renowned rockstar, to always have a handler hold your shit. That way you never break stride.

So in review, if Marijuana is truly a “gateway drug” as they say, The Rolling Stones certainly help this argument. Then again, however these cats still make it to the stage to do what they do, is a marvel in itself. Hey, if it weren’t for these guys, were would Slash and Axl be today?

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Audi A5 CabrioletThe Audi A5 Cabriolet is one of those ultra rare cars that seems

to provide it all. Stunning looks, a terrific driving experience and a solid road handling that the Germans seem to be able to engineer into cars while they sleep.

The A5 Cabriolet dons a traditional soft top in place of the hard top that many manufacturers seem to be opting for these days. Don’t be shaken though, the top features a noise dampening three layer design with a glass rear window that, they claim, is able to cut out all the harshness of the outside world when you want to.

When you do decide to put it down, you can do so in a scant 15-17 seconds at speeds up to 31 MPH, which is a pretty nice feature for people whose roof priorities change at red lights.

The rest of the car is what we’ve come to expect from Audi over the years. Solid design, attention to detail, and a terrific selection of economical and sporty engines. This is a true Bavarian boulevard cruiser.

We’ve all heard the cliches. The sun in your hair, the sound of the exhaust, feeling at one with the road. Often times, owning a convertible can be a headache, the soft tops can be loud, even in modern cars. Then there is the price, the luggage room sacrifice and sometimes the boost in maintenance costs.

Of course there is more to it than that, sometimes those sappy cliches are right on. To own a drop-top is to set yourself apart as someone who can, at the push of a button, enjoy life just a little bit more.

Listed below are three all-star convertibles

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Mazda MX 5 MiataThe Mazda MX 5’s inclusion should be no surprise to those of you

who are familiar with drop top cars. The Miata has been a staple in the car world since its introduction in 1989. The car is designed, from the ground up to provide the maximum amount of driver enjoyment at a low cost.

Over the years the car’s inoffensive styling and exhilarating handling has made it not only one of the most successful convertibles, but one of the most successful cars in history.

This current car has been on sale since 2006 when, at release, the world’s press labeled it as a solid update to an old classic.

When you get down to it, the Miata is one of the few cars left in the modern market that has absolute character. Some people take to labeling the Miata as a car for Corky Romano types. Don’t be fooled, in the over two decade long run that the Miata has enjoyed it has been one of the most prominent presences at track days around the world, and it’s an absolute blast to drive.

Maserati Gran Turismo ConvertibleThe Maserati Gran Turismo Convertible sits in traffic like Megan

Fox at Comic-Con. It’s seductive curves and intimidating exhaust noise dominates the world around it.

In more affluent areas, the Gran Turismo Convertible is starting to become a little common place, so if you expect to get exclusivity with over $100 thousand of your hard earned money, you might want to look elsewhere. Furthermore, this car isn’t the fastest in its segment, nor is it going to be the most reliable or the best on gas. These types of cars aren’t bought for statistics though. You buy a car like this because you love it.

If you are looking for the drive of your life, there are few other cars, in any price range that can provide the sultry electric driving experience that the Maserati provides.

Summer is a special time for convertible owners. The gloom and cold is giving way to scorching hot and clear skies; and this group of automotive connoisseurs are poised and ready, like a bizarre band of joie de vivre ninjas.

In the end, life is short. If you don’t own a drop top, if you don’t want to put up with the headaches of the road noise, go rent one for a weekend. Pick it up, put the top down and go for a blast through an alpine road or along a coastal highway because you can, because it will put a smile on your face.

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ishing in Colorado is as diverse as its population. Without much

trouble, you’ll find most fresh water targets: Catfish, Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, and most species of Trout. What

surprises most fishermen is that the fishing season is year long. Many streams remain

accessible during winter, and most mountain lakes support ice fishing.

The most important thing to do before going fishing is to get a fishing license. There are a number of reasons for this. First, you won’t get slapped with a sweet fine from a park ranger. Second, the money raised goes towards wildlife preservation. Third, the $26 resident fee comes with a $0.25 Search and Rescue fee. This two bit fee is the cheapest insurance you’ll ever find. A man in 2007 was charged $5000 after needing to be rescued with a dislocated ankle near Golden. You don’t even want to know how much it costs to get air-lifted out.

Once you have your license, decide where you want to fish. Fishing in Colorado can be very inconsistent if you don’t know where to go. Find a place close to home to start. If you’re new to fishing, you’ll forget something... guaranteed. You really do not want to drive two hours to forget a basic item like pliers. Even if you have a “secret spot”, there are plenty of slow days. Choose an area where you have a number of activity options... camping, hiking, and 4-wheeling are a number of very popular alternatives when the fish aren’t biting.

After you have decided on a destination, do some research. You’ll want to find out what fish are biting, what they are hitting, where they are active, what time of day to fish, and even where the popular underwater structures are. Check online or with owners or employees of local sporting goods outlets. There are so many variables to fishing any single location, it’s worth some time spent with locals to find out more about fishing in their locale. Chances are good that they know more about this location than you’ll learn on your own.

Now how are you going to fish? If you don’t have a boat to facilitate trolling, bait casting, and deep water jigging, I hope you’re fly fishing. All top feeding fish in Colorado eat flies... the question is which ones. Again, don’t be afraid to ask local fisherman or to find fly hatches. Seriously, just ask the locals...

the principals behind examining fly hatches go way beyond the scope of this article. The point is, local fish are finicky creatures that are quick to ignore food targets that don’t the match natural prey in that area. Many fishermen are keen to learn to tie their own flies in attempt to mimic native insects. If you get it right, you’ll be the envy of every fisherman in sight. If you mess it up, good luck catching anything.

Novice fishermen can enjoy good success fishing from the shore, with relatively inexpensive gear. But remember, this is still called fishing, not catching. Your chance of catching fish rises significantly as you get out into the water. The only way to do that is by wading or by belly boat. Just tread lightly. Any sudden movements will spook all the fish in the area off to the other side of the lake before your fly even hits the water.

Waders are a great way to get closer to the action. Wearing waders will give you access to all stream and shallow trout grounds. Waders up to the hip are a practical and inexpensive way to double your fishing area... at least. If you use a belly boat, you will increase your fishing area even more. Combine that with neoprene chest waders and flippers, you’re a six pack and kind sack away from a day full of some quality uninterrupted fishing.

Here it is... your zen... your happy place. No cell phones, no chores, no deadlines. Imagine the pride you’ll feel when you bread up that first filet before placing it in a hot pan. Just think... now you can save that ham sandwich for tomorrow’s lunch. If the fish are still biting, try using the ham as bait. Check out these sites for more Colorado fishing maps and tips.

www.wildlife.state.co.us/fishing/

www.ncfishandgame.com/colorado/

www.coloradofishing.net/regions.htm

www.coloradodirectory.com/fishing/fishingkids.html

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About a decade ago, the hip, civilized Amsterdammers decided to legalize the cannabis trade. Two dozen of the city’s 400 coffeehouses--better known as “brown cafes,” owing to their venerable, smoke-stained interiors--were licensed to sell hash and grass over the counter. Actually, the pot trade had been going on for years before that, but in an underground fashion. Now coffeehouses can apply to city hall for an official soft-drug permit which allows for cannabis to be dispensed openly, along with coffee, tea, energy drinks, food and (occasionally) alcohol.

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msterdam’s policy spread to the rest of the country. Today, there are about 2,000 hash joints throughout Holland, the nation with the

lowest hard-drug use in Europe. The policy has worked so well that dozens of other European cities and provinces signed the Frankfurt Accord to implement tolerance in their communities as part of a drug-abuse reduction project.

The Amsterdam brown cafes that have been legitimized are strictly monitored. They are forbidden to operate near schools; patrons must be 18 or older to enter; and it’s illegal to buy and hold more than five grams of Dutch treat.

What follows is a strictly personal guide to the best of Amsterdam’s cannabis cafes, the non-sleazy ones that offer ambience along with quality, even prize-winning smoke.

DE ROKERIJ (Lange Leisedwarstraat 43) is the flagship of a coffeehouse chain. Unlike Starbucks, though, this outlet not only sells several kinds of high-powered marijuana (AK-47, Nepalese Cream, Stardust; approx. $20 a gram), but offers exotic decor fashioned after a scene in Arabian Nights. Indian murals grace the walls, the lighting is soft and sexy, ragas play on the sound system, overhead fans blow away the fumes, cushions and low tables are scattered around the private and communal rooms. On weekends henna tattoo artists and tarot-card readers cater to your needs.

DE DAMPKRING (Handboogstraat 29) is a much more yuppyish place, on the order of a modern, brightly-lit British pub. To make up for its lack of atmosphere, the cafe offers a huge range of things to smoke. Behind the bar are floor-to-ceiling bell jars packed with 25 different grasses, 18 hashes, and various kinds of pre-rolled joints. The “Fair Smoke” label identifies which product was organically grown (biological nutrients, no chemical pesticides). A menu not only describes the goodies on sale but rates them (“clear high,” “psychedelic high,” and so on). Prices range from $15-$50 a gram, but the house-rolled Tbizla joint is $10.

Celebrity hounds shouldn’t miss GREY AREA (Oude Leliestraat 2), if only because many American and British rock musicians unwind here when they’re in town. GREY AREA is a small, dim joint with nondescript decor, but cannabis connoisseurs praise its wares, especially a hash called Grey Mist ($20 a gram), which won second prize at the Cannabis Cup a few years back.

The Cannabis Cup, an annual competition (only authorized coffeeshops can enter it), is a widely-promoted, public event, another example of the Dutch experience--live and let live

where drugs and sex are concerned. Not only is cannabis legal in Amsterdam, so is prostitution; the red-light district with its famous “girls in the windows” is sanctioned and policed by the authorities. The Dutch have also licensed a brothel that caters exclusively to physically disabled people.

KATSU (Eerste van der Helstraat 102) is a bit off the beaten track, but has a cozy, unpretentious neighborhood feel (gezellig in Dutch). The Supersage on sale here ($10 a gram) is what locals call a kopstoot, a knock on the head.

BARNEY’S BREAKFAST BAR (Haarlemmerstraat 102) is just that, a good place to start the day. The menu is large and varied, with such American dishes as waffles and pancakes as well. But the real specialty is Sweet Tooth ($12 a gram), another perennial winner at the Cannabis Cup. It’s like having your bell rung by an NFL nose tackle.

The big winner at the Cannabis Cup, year in and year out, is

GREENHOUSE (Oudezijds Voorburgwaal 191). The coffeehouse has won some three dozen prizes in recent years, all of which are proudly displayed in glass cases. Among the winning brands are Shanti’s Holy Balls, Shanti Baba and King Hassan Elite. The hash joint draws big crowds, but they are scattered around the spacious, spot-lit lounge with its comfortable leather couches and chairs. I usually opt for the Big Bang (approx. $10 a gram), which never fails to live up to its name.

It’s not advisable to get too stoned in Amsterdam, if only because it’s such a liquid city. Last year, for example, half a dozen people died by falling into one of the city’s swift-running canals and rivers. All of them were pot tourists.

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This was a tough one. Colorado does beef real well and the search for the best regional burger was sort of like picking the favorite twenty-dollar bill in my wallet. When I began this search, I decided that I needed to limit my categories. I could easily find some steakhouse with a 20-page wine list that would sell me an Angus Beef burger with gorgonzola cheese and a variety of truffles for twenty bucks, but I decided to take the approach of the guys in the Miller High Life ads—no VIP section, no highfalutin maitre d’, no frills-- just burgers. If you travel one state west, so begins the cathedral of burger chains—In N’ Out, and to a lot of people I know, that’s the best burger you can get and it runs about three bucks. So without further ado, I give you my best of the best.

Five Guys is a chain. You can even franchise one and be one of those five guys. It’s not fancy and you probably wouldn’t take a date there, but if showed up to your date with a burger from Five Guys, you would definitely get a second date. The company began in 1986 in Virginia and now has over 500 locations in 35 states. The menu is pretty straightforward, you order either a hand-formed “Regular” burger (2 patties) or a “Little” Burger (1 patty) and choose your toppings, whatever you like and it’s all free-- cheese, mushrooms, grilled onions, anything (except bacon, you have to pay for that). If you order fries, a small fry is all you will need to feed you and 4 of your closest friends. Then you wait. All around the store you will find big boxes of peanuts to snack on while you wait for your order to be ready. Don’t eat very many because the Little Burger goes a long way.

The Sink is an institution as much as the college campus is. Since 1923, the spot on the hill has been serving university students and tourists one of the best burgers you may ever have. The coolest thing about The Sink is the low ceilings that everyone writes on. If you’re really tall you might have to duck as you walk to your table. The Sink burger is the staple, but they do offer a garden variety, a smokehouse burger, a mushroom burger and a few other usuals. The drink specials are notorious and the atmosphere is as relaxed as you can get. On Mondays, flip a coin—if you win, your beer is only a quarter! Anyplace that makes its living by letting you “stuff your own burger” is alright by me. The experience begins by choosing a bun, then progressing to meat or not, twelve different cheeses, sauces and toppings that range from mustard to apple cider bacon to spring mix. With a full bar and sports on flat screens, happy hour is a great place to get a $2.50 import and $1.00 sliders.

by jANE QUENTIN

Five Guys Burgers and Fries 2300 S Parker Rd, Denver

The Sink 1165 13th St. Boulder

Stuft: A Burger Bar 210 S. College Ave, Fort Collins

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ArugulA sAlAdINGREDIENTS4 cups arugula , rinsed and dried 1 cup tomatoes, halved 1/4 cup pine nuts 3 tablespoons THC olive oil 1 tablespoon rice vinegar salt to taste freshly ground black pepper to taste 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 large avocado - peeled, pitted and sliced

DIRECTIONSIn a large plastic bowl with a lid, combine arugula, tomatoes, pine nuts, THC oil, vinegar, and Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover, and shake to mix. Divide salad onto plates, and top with slices of avocado

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Trippin pAsTA sAlAdINGREDIENTS2 cups rotini (6 ounces) 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1/3 cup low-fat plain yogurt 3 tablespoons THC olive oil 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar or lemon juice 1 clove garlic, minced 1/8 teaspoon salt , or to taste Freshly ground pepper to taste 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved 1 cup diced yellow or red bell pepper (1 small) 1 cup grated carrots (2-4 carrots) 1/2 cup chopped scallions (4 scallions) 1/2 cup chopped pitted Kalamata olives 1/3 cup slivered fresh basil

DIRECTIONSBring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta, stirring occasionally, until just tender, 8 to 10 minutes, or according to package directions. Drain and refresh under cold running water.Whisk mayonnaise, yogurt, THC oil, vinegar (or lemon juice), garlic, salt and pepper in a large bowl until smooth. Add the pasta and toss to coat. Add tomatoes, bell pepper, carrots, scallions, olives and basil; toss to coat well.

KiCKin ColeslAwINGREDIENTS1 medium head cabbage, shredded 1 carrot 1/4 onion, chopped 1/4 cup THC vegatable oil 1/4 cup vinegar 1/4 cup white sugar

DIRECTIONSIn a large bowl, combine cabbage, carrot, onion, THC vegetable oil, vinegar and sugar. Stir until the ingredients are well mixed. Chill in the refrigerator until serving.

Chinese eyes sAlAdINGREDIENTS 1 package soba noodles 1 teaspoon sesame oil 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar 3 tablespoons soy sauce 1 teaspoon hot chili oil 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce 5 tablespoons THC olive oil 1 carrot, thinly sliced or julienned 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced or julienned 5 green onions, bottom 4 inches, thinly sliced 1/2 cup thinly sliced napa cabbage 1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced or julienned 1/2 cup julienned bok choy 1 cup bean sprouts, optional 3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro leaves 3 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted, for garnish 4 tablespoons unsalted peanuts, for garnish

DIRECTIONSIn a medium stock pot, boil water, add salt and cook noodles. When finished, place noodles in an ice water bath to cool. Drain and set aside.In a medium bowl combine, sesame oil, vinegar, soy sauce, hot chili oil, hoisin and THC olive oil. Mix thoroughly and then combine prepared vegetables and noodles.garnish with sesame seeds and peanuts.

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orgAniC TomATo sAlAdINGREDIENTS 8 to 10 small tomatoes, a variety of colors if possible 2 cloves garlic, finely minced 1/4 cup diced sweet onion or red onion 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley 1 tablespoon fresh chopped basil, or 1 teaspoon fresh leaf basil 2 tablespoons White balsamic vinegar 3 tablespoons THC olive oil 1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

DIRECTIONSCut cores from the tomatoes; slice each tomato into 8 to 10 wedges. Combine with remaining ingredients in a large bowl; toss to blend well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Serve on salad greens, if desired

hAzelnuT CAKeINGREDIENTS 10 ounces toasted hazelnuts 4 ounces graham crackers 1/2 cup THC unsalted butter 3/4 cup sugar 3 eggs, separated 6 ounces baking chocolate, crumbled

DIRECTIONS Whirl the nuts and graham crackers in a blender until they’re a fairly fine powder. Combine it with the crumbled chocolate. Cream the egg yolks, sugar and THC butter until the mixture is pale yellow. Preheat your oven to 360 F Whip the whites to firm peaks. Combine the nut and cracker mixture with the butter mixture, then fold in the whites. Transfer the batter into a cake pan of size sufficient for it to be about an inch deep, and bake it for 30 minutes.

JAmAiCAn pineApple upside-down CAKeINGREDIENTS 3/4 cup THC butter 3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar 3/4 cup unsweetened pineapple juice1 oz dark jamaican rum 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup white sugar 3 eggs 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 fresh pineapple - peeled, cored and cut into rings

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DIRECTIONSPreheat oven to 400 degrees F. Melt the THC butter. Brush a little bit of the butter on the inside of a 9 inch cake pan. Mix 5 tablespoons of the butter with the dark brown sugar and 1/4 cup of the pineapple juice and dark jamaican rum. Place this mixture in the bottom of the cake pan. Arrange the pineapple rings on the brown sugar mixture in a decorative pattern (be creative). Set pan aside. Stir together the flour, salt, white sugar, and baking powder. Separate the eggs. Beat the whites until stiff but not dry. Beat two of the egg yolks until lemony yellow. Stir in the remaining 1/2 cup pineapple juice, vanilla, and remaining melted THC butter. Add this mixture to the flour mixture. gently fold in the egg whites. Pour batter over the top of the brown sugar and pineapple rings. Bake at 400 degrees F for 30 minutes. Let cake cool in pan for 10 minutes then cover pan tightly with a serving dish and invert so that the pineapple side is up.

ChoColATe heAven sTrAwberriesINGREDIENTS 16 ounces milk chocolate chips 3 tablespoons THC vegetable oil1 pound fresh strawberries with leaves

DIRECTIONSClean your strawberries and pat dry with a cloth carefully not to damage them. In a double boiler, melt the chocolate and THC oil, stirring occasionally until smooth .MAKE SURE NOT TO MIX IN ANy WATER INTO yOUR CHOCOLATE MIXTURE AS THIS WILL RUIN yOUR DIPPINg CHOCOLATE! On your countertop lay out 2 sheets of parchment paper or wax paper and 2 baking cooling grates so your excess chocolate may drip thru so you can save and use the again; Holding you clean strawberries by the stem , Dip the ¾ into your chocolate mix and let drip for a moment and place on your baking rack . Let your strawberries stiffen until they lightly snap off rack and place into little paper serving cups or your favorite serving platter.

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For two great things like music and nature to collide the way they do at Red Rocks Amphitheater, is truly a unique gift. When you throw Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers into the mix (June 3rd), you’re just guaranteeing a fantastic time. Being a huge fan of TP, and Red Rocks, makes this show a definite plan.

For someone to have taken the time, money, and heart to build such an amazing venue into something completely natural, was pure brilliance. For those of us that are slaves to concerts, and truly enjoy every new venue we can get into, Red Rocks is definitely a top three venue for the U.S., if not the world. It’s really hard to think of many rivals in fact…. And when paired up with the right act, a show at Red Rocks can be as uplifting as any mass, in any house of worship. There will sure be a packed house on 6/3.

Red Rocks has been home to such amazing events since the early 1900’s. Such notable performers as The Beatles, The Grateful Dead, U2, and Phish have all made the climb, in order to perform in this natural amphitheater. Nearly every major touring act will find a reason to swing through CO, and Petty is no different. With enough tours under his belt, it’s no surprise that he’s chosen to come back to Morrison.

If you’ve never seen a Tom Petty show, or any show at Red Rocks, KUSH magazine highly suggests that you attend this one. Tom Petty’s catalog runs so deep, each song seems to be a bigger hit than the last. His years on the road have done his show justice, as Petty has truly hit his stride as one of America’s great Rock icons, right up there with his friends Bob Dylan, and Bruce Springsteen. The Heartbreakers, led by Tom’s musical counterpart Mike Campbell, will be sure to lay it down as always.

So whether you’re new to the area, and just weren’t sure what was going on up in those Red hills, or you’ve been a Red Rock regular your whole life, make sure to make the venture out to see Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers on June 3rd. You’ve been invited to a Rock’n’Roll Mass, and although you may not see a hat being passed around, your soul will surely be uplifted.

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juvenating natural effects on the body and mind. It costs around $12 per person to visit the caves.

Neighboring the caves is the famous glenwood Hot Springs. Two pools are open year-round. One is kept at 104 degrees F, while the oth-er is around 90 to 93 degrees. Be sure and take quarters with you when visiting the pools for locker rentals and the famous massage chairs located in the hot pool. And don’t shy away from the pools in the snowywintertime, as the steam provides a warm and relaxing experi-ence in cold weather. If you’re looking for a little extra romance, visit the hot springs at night. The pools are open until 10p.m. and are well lit, providing the right atmosphere for a nice evening of swimming. White-water river rafting is another exciting treat for those who want to ruffle their feathers on the Colorado River. Depending on which of many rafting companies you choose, it costs from $55 to $75 to take an adventurous ride in the Rocky Mountain river water. Check out the glenwood Chamber of Commerce Web site (www.glenwood-chamber.com) for a list of rafting companies.

For less expensive adventures, hiking around glenwood is a free attraction that almost anyone can enjoy. It’s nearly impossible to write about glenwood Springs without mentioning Hanging Lake. Although the Hanging Lake trail will be closed this summer from May 1 to Aug. 1, it’s worth talking about. If you’re looking for a hike with

You don’t have to travel to Europe to experience a world of ancient ruins from centuries of civilization.

Just drive to Glenwood Springs, where for thousands of years humans have indulged in the healing

hot springs and vapor caves, leaving a mark on history that’s right inour backyard.

Glenwood is nestled in the Roaring Fork Valley, which primarily was occupied by the Ute American

Indian tribe prior to the arrival of the white man in the late 1800s. For centuries, the Utes soaked their

bodies in the healing, sulfuric hot pools made possible by ancientvolcanic activity in the Rocky

Mountains. Local historians and authors have said that some of the waters currently being pumped

into the popular hot spring pools are roughly 20,000 years old. Imagine soaking your body in what’s

considered archeological waters.

Although the hot spring pools — which cost between $14 to $20 a day, depending on the time of year

— are the main attractions of Glenwood Springs, several other inexpensive activities are available

for tourists year-round, including hiking, camping, bike riding, white-water river rafting and visiting

Doc Holliday’s grave.

AttractionsIt wasn’t long after white people took over glenwood that john

Henry “Doc” Holliday rode into town, perhaps seeking the therapeu-tic hot springs to help alleviate symptoms of his tuberculosis. Doc Holliday had created quite a name for himself back then, as a sav-vy shooter who often rode along side Wyatt Earp. He passed away in glenwood in 1887, and those interested in seeing his elaborate grave can do so with just a small hike. The trailhead to the graveyard is at the inter section of 12th Street and Bennett Avenue. It’s about a one-half-mile hike. Another great place to reminisce about the wild, wild West and Doc Holliday is at the Doc Holliday Salloon, located at 724 grand Ave. The bar was made in Leadville and later was shipped to glenwood. It’s said that Doc Holliday actually drank at the bar when it was in Leadville. Happy hour runs from 5 to 7 p.m. daily and features $1 domestic draft beers.

grand Avenue is the main road through glenwood Springs, giv-ing access to a slew of attractions throughout the city, including the yampah Spa and Vapor Caves. It wasn’t until about 125 years ago that anyone other than the Utes enjoyed the steam set off by the historic underground caves. Once considered a sacred, healing place to the Utes, the caves have since attracted thousands worldwide for their re-

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Several campgrounds are also available for those who prefer a more rustic, outdoor experience. For more information, visit http://www.glenwoodguide.com/campgrounds.htm.

Those seeking more upscale lodging can stay at the infamous Hotel Colorado, a historic landmark in Colorado that opened in 1893. President Theodore Roosevelt stayed at the hotel several times throughout his presidency, and the hotel has historical Rooseveltliter-ature and photos throughout the building. Weekend room rates dur-ing the summer run between $149-159 per room. Even if you don’t stay at the Hotel Colorado, it’s almost a must to take a peek inside while in glenwood Springs. While there are several other upscale hotels that also serve the glenwood area, the magnificent architec-ture and history of Hotel Colorado is fun to savor. It’s located next to the glenwood Hot Springs.

Dining

An eclectic variety of culinary choices exist in glenwood Springs. Take your pick: Mexican, American, Cajun, Chinese, Italian, fast food and more.

One favorite spot of glenwood locals is the Italian Underground restaurant, open daily from5 to 10 p.m. at 715 grand Ave. The eat-ery lies in a quaint basement of an old, brick building. Warm bread is served with each meal by candlelight. Entrees run from $8.95 to$16.95, and if you happen to stop by this authentic, family-owned restaurant, expect a wait before being seated. The Italian digs make it a popular dining retreat, so be patient — it’s worth the wait.

“I think we provide a very good product at a reasonable price,” said Ashton Durrett, co-owner of the restaurant. “We have good ser-vice, and the ambiance in this little, rustic basement seems to work well.”

Not far from the Italian Underground is the glenwood Can-yon Brewing Co., which serves fresh, handcrafted beers and hearty hamburgers. The locally owned brewpub is located at 402 Seventh St. For those looking for a good coffee shop with free Wi-Fi, visit Sacred grounds Coffeehouse and Deli at 725 grand Ave.

Any vacation path you take into glenwood Springs is sure to be a beautiful and relaxing one, for there are no wrong choices when visit-ing the enchanted healing grounds of the historic city.

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a majestic end-point, visit Hanging Lake. The hike is about 1.2 miles from the base of glenwood Canyon to the top of the lake, made possible by three gorgeous waterfalls. It’s one of the most beautiful and wondrousplaces in the Rocky Mountains. The crystal-clear water and bright greenery around the lake and waterfalls makes hikers feel as though they’re visiting a fairytale land.

Another storybook place to visit is the glenwood Caverns Ad-venture Park, accessible by gondolas at the base of glenwood Springs. At the top, you can dine at the Lookout grille, take a cavern tour of the famous underground caves formed millions of years ago, or par-take in adventure park thrill rides. A day pass costs $37, and it’s anoth-er $5 to visit the caves that boast amazing stalagmites and stalactites.

Lodging

glenwood has tons of different places to stay at the right price for all budgets, no matter whether you’re looking for a low-priced, clean place to sleep or for a luxurious suite with a view. The glenwood Springs Hostel is an extremely affordable alterna-tive to staying in a hotel or motel. The 22-year-old hostel can sleep 42, with the option of renting a single bed in the boys or girls dorms for $16 a night, a private room for $25 a night or a fam-ily room for $36 a night. Two kitchens, located on the premises, al-low for hostel patrons to cook their own meals, if they so choose. “It’s sort of a retro hostel. We have a vinyl (record) collection of about 3,000, and we have futons throughout the place for people to relax,” said owner gary grillo, who saw the need for a hostel when he move to glenwood in the late 1980s. “I used to travel a lot my-self. I started when I was 20, and I went to Europe and the Soviet Union in 1964. In 1989, I was living in Hollywood as a painter, and then later I found this town called glenwood that needed a hostel.” grillo offers customers several discounts to local tourism attrac-tions, such as $10 off a half-day white-water rafting trip and half-priced tickets to the vapor caves. Located only a few blocks from the hot springs pools and minutes from hiking trails, the glen-wood SpringsHostel has the right price for the budget-conscious trav-eler.

Various motels are located throughout glenwood Springs. Ce-dar Lodge Motel at 2102 grand Ave., and the Silver Spruce Motel at 162 West 6th St., are just a couple of several motels to choose from.

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SAGEÊF RANCIS5.24.10Ê @Ê GothicÊ TheatreÊ (Englewood)

get ready to think. If you’re not familiar with Sage Francis, he’s a hip hop artist that is probably better classified as a dep poet. His live performance and delivery is in your face, with political and social metaphors, conspiracy driven puns, and intricate word play that will leave you pondering for days. He has a new album that dropped on May 11th entitled LI(F)E that features music from Chris Walla (Death Cab For Cutie), DeVotchKa, Calexico, Mark Linkous (Sparklehorse), and cover art done by Shepard Fairey. Definitely a performance worth seeing... and feeling.

www.sagefrancis.net

BRokENÊ BEllS5.29.10Ê @Ê GothicÊ TheatreÊ (Englewood)Producer Brian Burton (Danger Mouse) and james Mercer (the Shins) have teamed up on this “little” project named Broken Bells. Mercer was bored with what he’d be working on and after speaking with Burton decided to head down to LA, where he stayed at Burton’s home/studio and they wrote their self-titled debut album. Touring in support of that album, they make their way to the gothic Theatre for what will surely be an enjoyable night of music.

www.brokenbells.com

FoREIGNER,Ê STyx,Ê kANSAS5.30.10Ê @Ê RedÊ RocksÊ AmphitheatreÊ (Morrison)This truly is a night of rock ‘n’ roll legends. If you enjoy these bands and their style, then you are drooling looking at this lineup. If you’re not a fan, move on. But with hits like “Dust In The Wind”, “Carry On Wayward Son”, “juke Box Hero”, “Cold As Ice”, “Come Sail Away”, “Mr. Roboto”, and many many more, how can you not be a fan? They are all still making music and playing live, so see them while you still can! They’ll put on a show that includes a majority of the hits that have made them household names.

www.foreigneronline.com, www.styxworld.com, www.kansasband.com

ThEÊ BlACkÊ kEyS6.3.10Ê @Ê FillmoreÊ AuditoriumÊ (Denver)The Black Keys have a new album entitled Brothers that will be released on May 18th. The Akron, Ohio bluesy rock boys that formed in 2001 are touring the world this summer to support that album, and on this night, Denver has the pleasure of hosting them at the Fillmore. Solid rock music that won’t let you down, but probably won’t wake you up. This is probably a sativa kind of night. www.theblackkeys.com

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ASÊ ThEÊ GRouNDÊ ThAwSÊ and the sun starts to smile down on us in our beautiful state, many of us come out of hibernation and just want to dance. Well we know how you feel here at Kush, and we’ve got you covered. Here are a bunch of shows over the next month that we don’t think you should miss. So trade in your cold weather gear, light up a doobie, and let the music take control.

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lAÊR oux6.5.10Ê @Ê ogdenÊ TheatreÊ (Denver)

La Roux -- the bulletproof, wild woodpecker, red-headed Brit -- has exploded onto the scene over the past year with appearances on MTV and performances at big venues in every city. Their electro flavored synthpop paired with lead singer Eleanor jackson’s distinct voice make for an unforgettable show that will definitely make you dance. They’re bouncing all around the world this summer, but may not make it back to Colorado for a while, so don’t miss this night! www.myspace.com/larouxuk

MGMT6.11.10Ê @Ê RedÊ RocksÊ AmphitheatreÊ(Morrison)MgMT, the Brooklyn based indie rock darlings have basically gone mainstream. In 2010, they received two grammy nominations and in 2009 justice’s remix of “Electric Feel” won a grammy. Their newest album, Congratulations, is very different from the last album, Oracular Spectacular, that brought them widespread fame. Don’t expect them to play all of their hits though... at Coachella they didn’t play “Kids” and some fans really flipped out. They seem to be on a mission to move away from the sound that made them so popular. www.whoismgmt.com

CuTEÊI SÊ whATÊ wEÊA IMÊF oR6.12.10Ê @Ê BlackÊ SheepÊ Ê(ColoradoÊ Springs)

It’s what they aim for, and pretty much pin the tail on the donkey with their style of power pop punk tunes. Cute Is What We Aim For play fun punk music without all the sad emo crap that fills the airwaves these days. They are from Buffalo, Ny and have released two studio albums since forming in 2005. This show is part of their spring tour across the US.

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DElTAÊS pIRIT6.16.10Ê @Ê BluebirdÊ TheaterÊ (Denver)

Delta Spirit’s recent release History From Below, the follow-up to their debut album Ode To Sunshine is being released this spring and does not disappoint from what we’ve heard. Natives of San Diego & Long Beach (depending on who you ask), these boys put on a wonderful show with a slew of less than conventional instruments. Should be a fun little night at the Bluebird, perfect for an indica high. www.deltaspirit.net

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Strain review:

There’s an old saying: “Don’t judge a book by its cover”. But sometimes that’s a hard piece of wisdom to follow. We’re all human (unless extraterrestrials read Kush) and when you first hear a city’s name or a person’s name you make some immediate assumptions about identity.

Well, the same can go for names of different cannabis strains. With such a wide variety offered to patients these days, names can become dizzying and sometimes you just gotta go with your gut.

DAWG. I have seen this name on the menu quite a few times but to be honest, a name like Purple Jedi or God’s Gift is always more appealing than AK-47 or DAWG. The latter are just such aggressive names, and aggression is just the opposite of what I’m generally looking for when I buy weed. But it’s just a name right? So I felt stupid judging it for so long. Finally I went against my instincts and bought a $15 gram and, well.... woof woof.

In reality, DAWG is a supremely pleasant and relaxing strain. It’s a great indica for an easy evening after a hard day. Take a Sunday evening stroll with the DAWG right before a long week ahead you won’t think about that meeting, project due, or daunting inbox that lies in store for you come the morning. It’s perfect to kill your stress, set you straight, and let you think about more of the good and less of the bad in our world and your life.

Contrary to the DAWG’s color, this isn’t a purple strain of kush. But the batch I got was pretty deep purple and dark green, with lots of bright red hairs and a snowy shimmer. It’s pretty dense when fresh, but if you can’t hang with the mass

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just let it sit for a day and you’ll be fine. You would think it is re-lated to Chem Dawg or Chem Dog, but these are both full sativa or hybrid, and DAWG definitely is a pure indica kush.

So here I was thinking the DAWG would bark at me rather than lick my face, hump my girlfriends leg, and tuck me into bed. We got along great. Although I’m too lazy to cook these days, cooking this strain into your meals would be absolute perfection. A nice relaxing indica, often used to treat insomnia, baked into a pie or whatever else your little heart can imagine is bliss. Aches and pains will be forgotten, and the best part? Afterwards you get to say “I got high on DAWG food”.

Remember when Cheech and Chong smoked that joint of the “dog shit” that really was dog shit after a dog ate their Maui Wowie? Well this DAWG shit is guaranteed to be way better than that, and it still sounds just as cool when you say that you smoked it.

Maybe at the end of the day, what you can’t do is judge a book by the cover you interpret. But sometimes you’ve got

to follow your instincts. If a book has a really stupid or boring name, chances are it’s going to have a

lot of really stupid or boring content. We wouldn’t name our magazine “Shake”

would we??

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by NOELLE LEAVITTedited by BOB SELAN

State regulation of Cannabis in Colorado is just around the corner as lawmakers wrap up the 2010 legislative session at the state capitol where more than 100 people gathered on April 27 for an 11 hour legislative Senate hearing pertaining to medical marijuana.

Caregivers, edible bakers, disabled individuals, lobbyists, activists, recreational and medical marijuana users all had something to say about House Bill 1284, which has several new amendments.

The once 48 page bill is now 71 pages, outlining stipulations about how medical marijuana dispensaries should operate as legitimate businesses in Colorado. If you have the time and you care about medical marijuana it’s probably worth sifting through this piece of massive legislation.

“I think the bill has created an overly complex regulatory framework,” said Brian Vicente, Executive Director for Sensible Colorado, a non-profit group that lobbies on behalf of the MMJ community. “The good part of this bill is that it will firmly establish dispensaries under Colorado law. But, at the same time it’s benefiting larger dispensaries, so growers and smaller dispensaries are going to have a harder time adapting to the new regulations.” Vicente said he opposes the bill in its current form.

The bill has been approved by the Senate Local Government and Energy committee.

Sen. Nancy Spence, R- Greenwood Village, and Sen. Chris Romer, D- Denver, opened the hearing by explaining to the

committee their reasons for wanting to get the bill signed into law this legislative session.

“We’re going to do an awful lot with this bill,” Romer said to the committee.

The re-engrossed bill now states that the owner of a medical marijuana dispensary must pay a $5,000 bond to the state licensing authority, which will oversee rules pertaining to MMJ. The bill outlines that certain individuals such as physicians, people under 21 years of age and law enforcement agents are prohibited from operating dispensaries. The proposed law also states that individuals under the age of 21 are not allowed inside dispensaries, which is concerning to Vicente.

“I think that’s just incredibly damaging. It really hurts a lot of adults who are sick. People get HIV and cancer and have war injuries at all ages,” Vicente said.

Several individuals with disabilities spoke at the hearing including Mark Simon, who is in a wheelchair.

“I’m concerned that (HB 1284) would make it very expensive. I’m concerned that we’re making policy based on guesses,” Simon said.

Medical marijuana patient Jarvis Shead, who is also confined to a wheelchair and deals with an incredible amount of back pain on a daily basis also addressed the committee.

“Medical marijuana is a life saver for me. It allows me to play with my daughter with out being out of it on pills,” Shead explained.

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Under the proposed bill, every employee that works at a MMJ dispensary will be required to have a background check, and only those who have lived in Colorado for two years are allowed to open a dispensary. Also, the proposed legislation increases the annual tax revenue collected from the industry by nearly $2.7 million.

“I think that first and foremost that any taxes from this should go to pay for the regulating program. I’m generally comfortable for (some) funding from this to go to substance abuse,” Vicente said.

The real issue facing legislators here stems from a deficiency in Amendment 20 legalizing medical marijuana in Colorado. By not specifically providing for legal distribution or for retail sales of medical cannabis, it is now left up to the elected officials to come up with reasonable but workable statewide rules and regulations to govern an already robust to say the least job and revenue producing industry.

The bill as presented will empower cities and counties to regulate, license or ban dispensaries and the cultivation of medical marijuana in their towns. If passed the legislation will certainly lead to substantial litigation against the state and municipalities not to mention the massive outcry and political backlash from medical marijuana patients statewide.

SB 1284 now moves on to the Senate Appropriations Committee.

One of two bills being reviewed by legislators in Colorado is close to being signed into law by Governor Bill Owens.

Senate Bill 109 sets forth new rules and regulations on how doctors issue registry identification cards to medical cannabis patients, and it will also create stricter sanctions against physicians who violate the bill. The bill also puts the Department of Public Health and Environment in charge of setting rules related to registry identification cards.

“Ultimately, it’s a decent measure,” said Brian Vicente, executive director of Sensible Colorado, a non-profit organization that lobbies on behalf of medical marijuana patients. “I’m generally comfortable with (the bill). It’s all kind of common sense.”

The bill outlines rules for physicians, including:

*Physicians must have a license to practice medicine in the state of Colorado that is in good standing.

*Physicians are responsible to keep records on all medical marijuana patients.

*Physicians are required to submit patient medical records to the Colorado Board of Medical Examiners.

The bill states that physicians are not allowed to:

*accept from or offer any pecuniary remuneration to primary caregivers.

*procure medical marijuana.

*examine patients with the intent to diagnose a debilitating medical condition at a medical marijuana dispensary, or at any location where marijuana is sold or distributed.

*hold interest in a medical marijuana enterprise.

Of utmost debate is the issue of confidentiality for patients and providers included in Amendment 20. Opponents of the bill claim that the medical oversight provision provided by the Board of Medical Examiners in SB109 is a loss of patient privacy.

Rules are also set forth about how patients can renew their MMJ cards. Additionally, the bill would create a medical marijuana review board that amongst other tasks would be required to review medical marijuana requests from patients under the age of 21 to determine if that person has a medical condition that would permit them to use medical cannabis.

Both the House and the Senate have reviewed the bill with minor amendments.

The bill has several house and senate sponsors including Sen. Chris Romer, R, who has long advocated for stricter sanctions regarding medical marijuana.

To view the bill, visit www.leg.state.co.us.

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Jack Herer, legendary hemp champion and author of the book, “The Emperor Wears No Clothes” is excited for a 10-week tour of Eastern Europe with friend and activist Rick Simpson where they will visit twenty-five colleges and universities to spread the word about the medicinal powers of healing hemp oil. Simpson has been creating and promoting hemp oil for twelve years released a film in 2008 called Run From the Cure- The Rick Simpson Story, a documentary film with testimonials from several terminally and chronically ill people whose lives have been transformed and their cancers completely cured with hemp oil, including Simpson himself.

What is extraordinary about this particular trip is that by all good reason, Jack Herer shouldn’t be healthy enough to travel. In 2000, Jack suffered a stroke and the damage was quite severe. He lost much of his speaking ability and his motor skills were diminished. He also suffered from diabetes and diabetic ulcers. After ongoing and failing medical treatment, Herer met Rick Simpson to learn more about the hemp oil he was making.

Last month the world lost a great visionary

and man. Jack Herer died on April 15th, 2010

after suffering a stroke and heart attack in

Portland last autumn. We at Kush Magazine

honor him, revere him and will always hold his

legacy in the highest regard. Rest in peace,

Jack. You left this world better than you found

it and for that we are all grateful.

Back in September, Kush Magazine

interviewed Mr. Herer and Rick Simpson in

what may have been the last, or certainly close

to the last time Jack did a telephone interview

before Hempfest, where he gave his rousing

speech. Here is that interview.

by j.T. gOLD

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After two months, all of his conditions greatly improved and his speech is good enough that our interview happened over the telephone.

Rick Simpson, a resident of Nova Scotia, Canada, was just a regular, middle-aged, engineer when he first realized the immense healing benefits of cannabis oil. He was diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma in 2002. He cured his skin cancer simply by applying high-grade cannabis oil directly onto the infected areas. Now, six years later he has shared the cure with thousands of others.

KUSH: Hi Jack. It seems obvious that the two of you would join forces, but how did you actually meet?

JH: About 4 years ago, my wife met him in Canada and told me I should contact him about his work. I had an Internet show at the time and I called him to be a guest on the show with Eddy Lepp. After the show and learning about Rick’s work, I couldn’t believe it. I had been studying and working as a hemp advocate nearly my whole life and I didn’t know what Rick knew. I felt like I was hit by a truck.

KUSH: Is that when you began taking the oil for your own conditions?

JH: Yes.

RS: Eddy called me a week after Jack started taking the hemp oil and said he couldn’t’ believe the difference. Eddy said to me, “Rick, 45 days ago, Jack couldn’t walk 15 feet. Now he’s walking all over the hemp festival talking to vendors!”

KUSH: Your hemp oil sounds like a miracle drug, Rick. What does the medical community think of your work?

RS: They don’t listen. They don’t want a cure. There is way too much money being made by the drug companies for them to actually want to find a cure. It’s an epidemic. Natural healing isn’t profitable, so why would they listen?

JH: The drug companies are the worst. They have been poisoning us for years. Look at chemotherapy. It’s enough poison to kill a person’s immune system and make their hair fall out.

RS: Look, say you get smashed up in a car accident, they [doctors] take you in there, and put you back together; in many cases, work miracles. But when it comes to curing simple diseases, they’re a dismal failure. This natural plant, that grows and replenishes on this earth, holds the key to true compassionate healing and care. People would rather take poison.

KUSH: Why do you think that is?

RS: Well, it’s partly due to the society we’ve grown up in. With the taboo that surrounds marijuana, from propaganda like

[cult film] “Reefer Madness”. Even people on their death bed, are scared to take cannabis oil for fear of getting high. However, they still allow themselves to be subject to deadly treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation. Doctors often give the excuse that the plant is, “still under study,” as a reason for not prescribing it. How long does it take to study? If it works, it works.

KUSH: People can watch your film for free online with testimonials from people whom you have treated and even instructions on how to produce your own oil at home. It seems hard to believe that you can make a “cancer cure” at home. Isn’t it difficult?

RS: If you follow the instructions, it’s no more difficult than making a cup of coffee.

JH: (laughs) If I can do it, anyone can!

RS: I had a 83-year-old woman call me the other day and tell me that she has been suffering with cancer for two years. She saw my movie and decided to try to make the medicine. She called to tell me how she did and what process she used, which was just as I instructed and sure enough, she had made perfect hemp oil using things she has around her house like a rice cooker.

KUSH: Do you get a lot of calls like that?

RS: People from all over the world call me every day for help. I have people coming to me for all reasons. Patients come to me with chronic pain, scoliosis, arthritis, and even AIDS. 4 out of 5 people can be saved if they take the medicine right. Miracles are a common thing around here. When you make the essential oil of the most medicinal plant in the world, why should it surprise anyone that it’s a miracle drug?

JH: That’s what we’re doing. We’re trying to break down the walls. People need to know about hemp and what it can do. Instead of poisoning the planet and ourselves, we need to get back to nature. A hemp-based economy worked for the United States for decades. It can work again.

KUSH: So the tour you’re heading out on this fall is an effort to spread the word? You’re the high priests of hemp and you’re going worldwide? Is that it?

JH: The time has come for awareness. We can heal the world with this plant.

RS: Once people know what this plant really does, who’s going to stand against it? I just want see us get back to real healing; natural medicines that won’t hurt people. I want to see the human race back on the right track. There’s nothing special about me; it’s the medicine that’s magic.

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by MATEO RAMIREZ

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I understand the appeal of being outdoors on a course with manicured grass and trees, but the game isn’t for me. As someone who enjoys the camaraderie of strolling the course with a few buddies and a cooler full of beer, I often went along just for the hang. And then something wonderful happened: a friend of mine introduced me to “Frisbee golf”. I thought he was making it up, because tossing a Frisbee toward some sort of hoop sounded to me like something he rigged up in his backyard. Imagine my surprise when I learned that “Frisbee golf” was actually Disc Golf and not only was it a sport played on a real course, there were different sized discs—clubs if you will, for different distances. In my opinion, the best part is that you don’t have to take lessons to play. If you can toss a disc, you can play. You may discover that the five times you played Frisbee in college don’t exactly make you a skilled shot, but it’s far less intimidating than hitting a very small white ball with a huge, awkward club toward a flag you can’t see.

The how and when of disc golf ’s origins are debated among those close to the sport and historical accounts of people playing a similar game dating back to the 1900s. Its modern day popularization is credited to Californians George Sappenfield and “Steady Ed” Headrick. In 1975, Headrick formed the first disc golf association, the PDGA, which created the standard rules for the sport.

Disc golf is a disc game in which individual players throw a flying disc into a basket or at a target. According to the Professional Disc Golf Association, “The object of the game is to traverse a course from beginning to end in the fewest number of throws of the disc.” A golf disc is thrown from a tee area to a target which is the “hole”. The hole can be one of a number of disc golf targets; the most common is called a Pole Hole® an elevated

metal basket. As a player progresses down the fairway, he or she must make each consecutive shot from the spot where the previous throw has landed. The trees, shrubs, and terrain changes located in and around the fairways provide challenging obstacles for the golfer. Finally, the “putt” lands in the basket and the hole is completed. Disc golf shares the same joys and frustrations of traditional golf, whether it’s sinking a long putt or hitting a tree halfway down the fairway. There are few differences, though. Disc golf rarely requires a greens fee, you probably won’t need to rent a cart, and you never get stuck with a bad “tee time.”

With a few simple differences in the rules for “ball” golf, disc golf is a sport you can pick up immediately and play for free and for fun. Many city parks have courses set up and are accessible to everyone. Check out PDGA.com for course information and official rules.

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by MICHAEL DILLON

When you enter a dispensary to pick up your prescription and you see all those neatly aligned jars, do you ever wonder where all of that product comes from? When you are smoking, eating, ingesting your cannabis, do you think of the financial and personal investment, risk, thought, and effort that went into it? If you don’t grow your own medicine, it’s likely that you neglect to think about these things.

Kush talked to an unnamed grower with a significant operation in an undisclosed location (doesn’t the mystery excite you??) to gain a bit of insight into this somewhat elusive side of the business.

The individual that we spoke with, let’s call him Randy for the sake of anonymity, was coming from a perspective that many may relate to in the “game”. A full-time college student, working a full-time day job, he hardly has time to brush his teeth, yet still managed to spend around 20 hrs/week on his crop. That 20 hours involves fertilizing, trimming & pruning, and other work depending on the strain and growth method. On top of that, the apartment which houses the operation is a reasonably long trip from where he makes his home. To say the least, Randy is a very busy, responsible, and organized individual.

Every couple of months, the crop is harvested and big decisions must be made. Sell on the street or to a dispensary owner? Offloading the crop to a street dealer will bring a higher profit, but selling to dispensaries can be a more reliable long term plan. Where should they sell the crop? Every county, city, and state that has legalized medical marijuana has a different market with varying demand, which means varying prices. LA, for example, demands a much better price than cities in Nor-Cal. But transporting the product can be very risky and usually isn’t worth the reward. So from start to finish, legitimate business decisions must be taken into consideration.

Even with the relative deregulation of cannabis in the US, there are still very high risks of a growing operation. Randy’s operation was in the aforementioned apartment building, in a county where he and his partners were exceeding the legal growing limit. They definitely weren’t advertising, even to their closest friends, the details of their business venture and although they weren’t really paranoid, it was pretty easy to see that the process was inducing a certain level of stress. And with college, 40+hrs/week at an office job, and an illegal marijuana growing operation it’s a pretty understandable stress.

You would think that with all of the hassle involved they would be making a pretty penny, right? Wrong. When all of the chips are counted in the end, assuming there are no disastrous legal or botanical failures, the investors may simply break even. This didn’t bother our friend though. When we asked if it seemed like a waste of time he said “No, it’s really just a fun, cool experience. I was never looking to make a ton of money out of it.” Interesting perspective considering Randy doesn’t even use marijuana, for medical or recreational purposes. He’s a man of the earth, and a lover of all natural things that come from the earth.

The fact that all the marijuana being sold to patients has to come from somewhere often leads to misguided information. The conservatives will tell us that it all comes from violent drug cartels, and the use of marijuana is fueling the thugs and gangsters. But in reality, there are a lot of honest, hard working people out there who are interested in botany and/or business. Others may say that large scale growers are simply in it for the money. That is obviously not true in Randy’s case, and we suspect there are many others out there just like him.

So the next time you are kicking back, enjoying a relaxing joint or bowl, pay a little tribute the the Randy’s of the world. Keep them in mind and remember that a lot of work went into the growth, curation, and distribution of your medicine. And remember that it’s probably not those evil Mexican drug cartels that put it in your had; it could be your neighbor, co-worker, or classmate.

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There are very few things that you can do for yourself that are more beneficial than walking and hiking. More importantly, it’s something that almost everyone can do. Doctors will tell you that it’s the best way to start losing weight, improve cardio-vascular conditioning, and increase lung capacity... pay attention lettuce heads. Not to worry, this isn’t a medical piece preaching the benefits of good health. Rather, an encouraging rouse to walk beyond the sidewalk and step up your game.

Colorado receives over three hundred days of sunshine per year. Therefore, outdoor activities are commonplace. While many people walk and hike to get in their daily or weekly dose of exercise, many people in Colorado look at hiking as much more than a supplemental exercise program to help transition between sporting seasons. Hiking in Colorado is a sport in itself. As people venture further and further from the concrete jungle, the competition for environmental supremacy is as strong as ever.

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But your competition won’t be your fellow hikers. Surviving the elements... the trail, the sun and the length of the day are your real adversaries. For the unprepared hiker, disrespecting any of these competitors can be your undoing.

Whether you are a novice or an experienced hiker, proper hiking gear cannot be underestimated. One of the most important pieces of gear are your boots. There is nothing worse than getting wicked blisters on your feet two miles into a ten mile trek. Well designed hiking boots are one of the better investments you can make. When purchasing your hiking boots, there are a few things to keep in mind.

Fit: Boots that fit properly will last longer and protect your feet better. Be sure to wear multiple socks when trying on footwear before you buy. Also, keep in mind that half the hike will be back downhill, so you’ll need adequate toe room.

Support: Ankle support is also a huge concern when hiking off the beaten trail. It will be an even more difficult hike back to the car with a sprained ankle.

Tread: Just like the tires on your car, you’ll need appropriate rubber on those wheels. Running shoes just won’t cut it off the road, just like hiking boots suck for racquetball. Boots sporting a Vibram® rubber outsole is recommended for tough rocky trails.

Are your boots waterproof, yet breathable? It’s easy to slip on wet rocks and dip a foot into a cold mountain stream. You really don’t want wet feet, and if that does happen, you’ll want your boots to dry fast.

Another critical facet of hiking in Colorado is wearing proper clothing. Even in the summer, Colorado can regularly experience temperature swings of 50 degrees. At altitude (10,000 ft and up) snow flies as early as September and as late as June. Multiple layers of light clothing and a thin protective shell (gortex or rubber) is sufficient for most day trips. Cotton is not advisable since it collects and holds moisture close to the skin making cotton-clad hikers more susceptible to hypothermia.

Now that you have the proper hiking boots and clothing don’t forget to bring plenty of water. Staying properly hydrated is quite possibly the most important thing to keep in mind while hiking. Many experts will say that you are well into dehydration by the time you feel thirsty. Additionally, you can go more than a week without food. No water? You won’t last more than 2 days. What happens when you run out? Good news, there’s more than just a camelback to pack in your water supply. You should bring along water tablets to protect yourself from giardia and other water borne parasites when drinking untreated water. Better yet, try water purifiers. There are a variety of water purifiers that allow

you to drink water straight from a lake or stream, by filtering out water impurities.

So now that you are ready to hit the trails how do you know where you are going as you approach numerous forks in the road? Every year, many people get either lost or injured while hiking. Don’t let yourself become one of these statistics. There are a number of tools that can help you stay on course or reach help if necessary. If you’re with other hikers, two-way radios are a must. Occasionally, hikers can find themselves separated from each other. Most radios have a two mile or more broadcasting radius. Emergency beacons, or Personal Locator Beacons (PLB) are electronic tracking devices that have become necessary gear for back-country skiers. While hikers aren’t too likely to fall victim to many avalanches, someone hiking alone can become lost or too injured to hike out so it would be wise to carry a distress beacon. Just be sure to purchase a fishing license along with your PLB. The cost of the ancillary search and rescue charge is the cheapest rescue insurance you’ll ever purchase.

There are many other pieces of gear that can be beneficial to the recreational hiker. A lightweight, adjustable backpack is particularly useful for carrying all these toys... err, tools. Your pack should act as a survival pack during longer hikes. Basic first aid, compass, knife, rain poncho, collapsible walking pole, waterproof matches, sunscreen, dry food, water tablets, sunglasses, pain relievers and anti-inflammatory medications should be permanent residents within any good hiking pack. All this gear might seem unnecessary to the novice hiker, and you’d better hope it is. It’s always better to be safe than sorry. Carrying a few extra pounds of gear could make the difference between adventurous exercise and a life threatening survival episode.

Finally, choose your hiking route very carefully, especially when alone. Tell others where you’re going. Make sure that your hike is well within your ability. Following some very simple steps will help keep you out of any more trouble than is absolutely necessary. Nobody wants to be the one that stayed out too late and couldn’t find their way back to the car by the light of a cell phone. Check out these websites for great maps and other hiking ideas.

www.aroundcolorado.com/maps/index.html

www.aroundcolorado.com/maps/index.html

www.coloradohikingtrails.net

www.coloradohikingtrails.net

www.trails.com/stateactivity.aspx

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www.abc-of-hiking.com

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ByÊ JoshÊ Kaplan

Regardless of origin, the music and persona’s of the Brothers of Brazil will win you over. Whether it’s Supla’s medieval twist on street punk, (done honestly, not for the cameras) , or João’s smooth demeanor of the ultra-styled mod (with a twist of early Sinatra) - the image of these real brothers is infectious - just wait ‘til you hear their new album -PUNKANOVA.

To describe the musical genre of the Brothers of Brazil is about as difficult as pegging the Beatles into a slot. The Brothers of Brazil have soft ballads and grooving rock rhythms, combined with intricately executed R‘n’B and Basso nova beats - all done with the grit of a gutter punk juxtaposed with the smoothness of a silk shirt. With such diverse influences, the Brothers have pulled from every direction to make a quilt of sounds and songs that feel good - all unique, yet somehow tying together perfectly. Supla sings, as he attacks his zebra-striped drum kit, while joão’s sweet voice and classical guitar will swoon most to the dance floor. This duo produces a full, and dynamic sound both live and recorded. Having played everywhere from the Sunset Strip and the clubs in Camden, to Rock in Rio, the Brothers of Brazil have performed for dancing audiences all around the world. As T.V. superstars in their home town of Sao Paola, Brazil, it’s difficult for these two to go unnoticed. With variety shows on REDETV Brazil which highlight their musicality, these Brothers are natural born entertainers. The reason is, the Brothers truly live in their own persona’s. What you see on T.V., or on stages around the world, is what you get when you meet these guys - crazy suits and all. There is no day off when you live it! Both Supla and joão are very approachable artists, interested in things happening now, and consciously doing their part to have that reflect in their art. With a cache of original songs, and natural harmonies only real brothers can produce, their live act is a fantastic roller-coaster ride through the lives of these two very unique siblings.

With such songwriting, musicianship, and charisma, the Brothers are ready to bring their sound, and show to the states. They have hooked up with ZMR ENT., who is currently promoting the Brothers in the U.S., and planning a summer tour. Things are likely to kick off with a showcase at the Key Club on Sunset, so keep you’re eyes and ears open for these Bros. They will get your toes tappin’. If you don’t believe me, check out a bit of their music at WWW.MySPACE.COM/BROTHERSOFBRAZIL … you won’t be sorry!To book the Brothers of Brazil, please contact: [email protected].

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Besides enjoying all the fresh air, and natural wonders around Denver, there are a few things that will always bring a smile this time of year…… Hot dogs, Beer, and BASEBALL!!!!! - Now, I’m not going to get into a rant about the Rockies, or how highly paid players perform, or not….. Our focus today will be on the simple joys involved in enjoying one of the premier baseball stadiums in the league, Coors Field.

For those who haven’t been yet, it’s time to crawl out of the bricks and get a little sun. It’s only been there for 15 years now. Where does the time fly? With the season underway, and the team playing about .500 baseball, Coors Field and the neighboring Lower Downtown (LODO) district is the place to be.

Known as a “hitter’s park”, it’s field was made larger to accommodate for the thinner air, which is thought to produce more home runs, doubles and triples - and it’s true. Being up a mile high (a row of purple seats in the upper deck signifies the mile mark), does have some impact, but it’s been found that the lack of humidity is really the reason. To even this playing field, Coors Field has a large humidifier strictly for baseballs, thus

taking away the extra elasticity in the ball. And although this has cut down on the amount of homeruns, Coors Field still remains an offensive park. This being said, let’s get to what’s really happening at the park….. There’s a ballgame going on, and they got beer and hot dogs for sale. How can you beat that? And with tickets selling for as little as $1 in what’s known as the “Rockpile”, which is a center field bleacher seat, you really have no excuse for not getting out here - even in this economy.

With 63 luxury suites and 4,500 club seats, Coors Field amenities are second to none. Being named after a brewing company has its advantages too. Needless to say, Coors beer is flowing everywhere, including at the Blue Moon Brewery at the Sandlot. This microbrewery/restaurant is behind the right field stands, with an entrance to Coors Field, and from Blake Street. Besides their Blue Moon Beer which is a delicious Belgian-style Wheat beer, they are also known for many award winning beers, in many categories. This has got to have made your mouth water by now, right? So what are you waiting for? Here is a schedule of upcoming games to check out……

May 10-12 vs. Philadelphia Phillies

May 13-16 vs. Washington Nationals

May 25-27 vs. Arizona Diamondbacks

May 28-30 vs. Los Angeles Dodgers

June 7-10 vs. Houston Astros

June 11-13 vs. Toronto Blue Jays

For more information on the Rockies, or Coors Field, check out their website at www.coloradorockies.com, and get out to a game already!

by jAy EVANS

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rocky Mountain Caregivers (720) 329-5763

aLaMOsasensitiva Hollistic Therapeutics451 Santa Fe Ave Alamosa, CO 81101 (719) 589-0420

aLMasouth park Cananbis Club99 S. Main St.(970) 485-5263

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special Kinds4804 W. 60th Ave. Arvada, CO 80003 (303) 420-KIND (5463)

aspenalternative Medical solutions106 S. Mill St., Ste 203 Aspen, CO 81611(970) 544-8142

Locals emporium of alternative Farms (L.e.a.F.)100 S. Spring St., Ste 2Aspen, CO 81611(970) 920-4220

aVOnTree Line premier Dispensary40801 US 6(970) 949-1887

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rocky Mountain patient services16295 Tower Rd.Aurora, CO 80122(720) 275-9436

Doctors Canna Health3033 S. Parker Rd., Ste 720Aurora, CO 80014(888) 420-4204

BerTHOUDalternative natural pain Management310 Mountain Ave.Berthoud, CO 80513(970) 217-4982

Herbs Medicinals inc.435 Mountain Ave.Berthoud, CO 80513(970) 344-5060

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Doctors CannaMed Usa1750 30th St.Boulder, CO 80301 877 420-MEDS

new Leaf Wellness1325 Broadway, Ste 211Boulder, CO 80302(303) 408-9122

Dispensaries altitude Organic Medicine - Boulder5420 Arapahoe Ave., Unit D2Boulder, CO 80303(303) 443-0240

BMMC services2206 Pearl St. Boulder, CO 80302

Boulder alternative Medicine1325 Broadway St., Ste 213 Boulder, CO 80302(720) 210-4021

Boulder County Caregivers2955 Valmont Rd. Boulder, CO 80301 (303) 495-2195

Boulder Kind Care2031 16th St. Boulder, CO 80302 (720) 235-4232

Boulder Kush1750 30th St, Unit 8Boulder, CO 80301(303) 447-2900

Boulder Medical Marijuana Dispensary2111 30th St., Unit ABoulder, CO 80301(303) 449-2663

Boulder MMJ1909 N. Broadway St., # 103Boulder, CO 80302(303) 732-MMJ4 (6654)

Boulder rx6560 Odell Pl.Boulder, CO 80301

Boulder rx1035 Pearl St., 3rd floorBoulder, CO 80302

Boulder Vital Herbs2527 ½ N Broadway St.Boulder, CO 80304(303) 440-0234

Boulder Wellness Center5420 Arapahoe Ave., Ste F Boulder, CO 80303 (303) 442-2565

Boulder’s Unique Dispensary900 28th St. Boulder, CO 80303

Colorado Care inc2850 Iris Ave.Boulder, CO 80301(303) 250-9066

Crème de la Chron 2450 Central Ave. Boulder, CO 80301

Crossroads Wellness1750 30th St. #14 Boulder, CO 80301(720) 379-6046

Dr. reefer’s Dispensary1121 Broadway, Unit G-1 Boulder, CO 80302 (303) 727-0711

evolution Medicine services4476 N. Broadway St.Boulder, CO 80304(303) 588-3335

Flower of Life Healing arts, inc.3970 N. Broadway, Ste 201 Boulder, CO 80304(303) 444-1183

Green Belly Co-op Boulder, CO(720) 381-6187

Healing House1303 ½ Broadway St.Boulder, CO 80302

Helping Hands Herbals2714 28th St. Boulder, CO 80301(303) 444-1564

High Grade alternatives3370 Arapahoe Rd.Boulder, CO 80303(303) 449-1905

indigenous Medicines LLC1200 Pearl St., #35Boulder, CO 80302(303) 402-6975

Medicine on the Hill1089 13th St.Boulder, CO 80302

Medipharm800 Pearl St. Boulder, CO 80302

Mountain Medicine Group2515 Broadway St.Boulder, CO 80304(720) 542-9943

natural alternative Medicine5370 Manhattan Cir.Boulder, CO 80303(720) 363-9877 new Options Wellness2885 Aurora Ave., Ste 40Boulder, CO 80303(720) 266-9967

Ohana pC918 University Ave. Boulder, CO 80302

specialty Health services, LLC6700 Lookout Rd., Ste 5Boulder (Gunbarrel), CO 80301(303) 530-3031

Table Mesa Wellness Center 4730 Table Mesa Dr. Boulder, CO 80305(303) 554-5399

THC Ministry of Boulder1221 Pearl St., No. 10 Boulder, CO 80302(303) 449-4437

The Bud2500 Broadway, Ste 100Boulder, CO 80304(303) 565-4019

The Farm1644 Walnut St.Boulder, CO 80304(303) 440-1323

The Farmacy845 Walnut St. Boulder, CO 80302 (303) 459-4676

The Green room1738 Pearl St., Ste 100m Boulder, CO 80302(303) 945-4074

The Greenest Green2034 Pearl St.Boulder, CO 80302(303) 953-2582

The Hill Cannabis Club (THC), LLC 1360 College Ave.Boulder, CO 80302(303) 245-9728

The Medication Company4483 N. Broadway St.Boulder, CO 80304 (303) 635-6481

The Village Green society2043 16th St.Boulder, CO 80302 (720) 746-9064

Therapeutic Compassion Center1501 Lee Hill Dr., No. 22Boulder, CO 80202

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Dispensary ListingTop shelf alternatives1327 Spruce St., Ste 301 Boulder, CO 80302(303) 459-5335

Trill alternatives1537 Pearl St.Boulder, CO 80301(303) 993-7064

Vape Therapeutics1327 Spruce St., Ste 300Boulder. CO 80302

WeLL Dispensary3000 Folsom St.Boulder, CO 80304(303) 993-7932

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Breckenridge Cannabis Club226 S. Main St.Breckenridge, CO 80424(970) 453-4900

Medicine Man101 N. Main St., Ste 6Breckenridge, CO 80424(970) 453-2525

Organix1795 Airport Rd., Unit A2 Breckenridge, CO 80424(970) 453-1340

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C.M.D.1101 Village Rd. Carbondale, CO 81623(970) 306-3231

sopris LeaF580 Main St., 3rd floor #300 Carbondale, CO 81623 (970) 704-0420

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Mile High Medical Gardens858 Happy Canyon Rd., #150Castle Rock, CO 80108(720) 249-2492

The Lil Green House 518 Wilcox St. Castle Rock, CO 80104 (303) 993-3070

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DoctorsCannabis Centers for alternative Wellness 6590 S. Broadway St.Centennial, CO 80121 (720) 223-5551

CreditDispensary Credit Card processing7108 S. Alton Way, Bldg G, Ste 101A Centennial, CO 80112(303) 981-8885

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God’s Gift571 32 Rd.Clifton, CO 81504(970) 609-4438

Herbal Medical Center3258 F Rd., Unit BClifton, CO 81520 (970) 433-0399

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insurance CompaniesJonathan Johnson insurance1485 Garden of the Gods Rd., Ste 164Colorado Springs, CO 80907(719) 325-6973

Michael pasqualetto - One Horizon Financial731 N Weber St., Ste 215Colorado Springs, CO 80903(719) 632-5219 or (719) 510-9686

DoctorsCannaMed Usa2935 Galley Rd.Colorado Springs, CO 80909(877) 420-MEDS

Herbal Health systems102 S Tejon St.Colorado Springs, CO 80903(720) 279-2379 or (877) 304-HERB

Herbal Health systems1235 Lake Plaza Dr., Ste 221Colorado Springs, CO(720) 279-2379 or (877) 304-HERB

Dispensariesaltitude Organic Medicine 822 W. Colorado Ave.Colorado Springs, CO 80905

aromas & Herbs, LLC - Go Green Cross2514 W. Colorado Ave., Ste 206Colorado Springs, CO 80904(719) 930-9846

a Cut above1150 E. Fillmore St.Colorado Springs, CO 80907 (719) 434-1665

Canna Care1675 Jet Wing Dr. Colorado Springs, CO 80916 (719) 596-3010

Canna Caregivers3220 N. Academy Blvd., Ste 4Colorado Springs, CO 80917(719) 597-6685

Cannabis science, inc. 6946 N Academy Blvd, Ste B #254Colorado Springs, CO 80918(719) 641-1188

Cannabis Therapeutics Caregivers Cooperative907 E. Fillmore St.Colorado Springs, CO 80907(719) 633-7124

Canna-pothecary, LLC1730 W. Colorado Ave.Colorado Springs, CO 80904(719) 633-2511(719) 646-4695 (temp)

Care West, LLC1351 Pecan St.Colorado Springs, CO 80904(719) 434-7852

Colorado Cannabis Caregivers2203 N. Weber St.Colorado Springs, CO 80907 (719) 634-7389 or (719) 440-4124

Colorado Cannabis Center1905 N. Academy Blvd.Colorado Springs, CO 80909(719) 574-4455

epic Medical Caregiver 3631 Galley Rd.Colorado Springs, CO 80909(719) 638-4596

Front range alternative Medicines P.O. Box 60744Colorado Springs, CO 80960(719) 213-0118

Medical Marijuana Connection2933 Galley Rd.Colorado Springs, CO 80909(719) 297-1420

Mira Meds3132 W. ColoradoColorado Springs, CO 80904

natural advantage Medical Marijuana Center925 W. Cucharras St.Colorado Springs, CO 80905(719) 533-1177

natural remedies MMJ408 S. Nevada Ave.Colorado Springs, CO 80903(800) 985-7168

nature’s Medicine Wellness Center11 S. 25th St., Ste 220Colorado Springs, CO 80904(719) 213-3239

Old World pharmaceutical6347 E. Platte Ave.Colorado Springs, CO 80915(719) 393-3899

pikes peak alternative Health and Wellness Centers1605 S. Tejon St., Ste 101Colorado Springs CO, 80905 (719) 575-9835

pikes peak Cannabis Caregivers3715 Drennan Rd.Colorado Springs, CO 80910(719) 216-5452

pikes peak Compassionate Care Center2845 Ore Mill Rd. #6Colorado Springs, CO 80904(719) 633-8499

sunshine Wellness Center31 N. Tejon St., Ste 400Colorado Springs, CO 80903(719) 632-6192

THC (The Highland Collective)332 W. Bijou St., Ste 101Colorado Springs CO, 80905 (719) 442-6737

The Green Door Collective3470 Chelton Loop N., Unit HColorado Springs, CO 80909(719) 574-1742

The Green earth Wellness Center519 N. 30th St.Colorado Springs, CO 80904(719) 633-6337

The Healing Canna3692 E. Bijou St.Colorado Springs, CO 80909(719) 637-7645

The Highlands Cooperative332 West Bijou St., Ste. 101Colorado Springs, CO 80905 (719) 442-6737

Tree of Wellness1000 W. Fillmore St., Ste 105Colorado Springs, CO 80907 (719) 635-5556

Trichome Health Consultants2117 W. Colorado Ave.Colorado Springs CO, 80904 (719) 635-6337

U-Heal apothecary101 N. Tejon St., #102 Colorado Springs, CO 80903(719) 465-3471

securityWatchpoint, LLC5971 Omaha Blvd. Colorado Springs, CO 80918(877) 277-6540

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Colorado Coalition of Caregivers7260 Monaco St.Commerce City, CO 80022 (720) 987-3669

Top shelf Hydroponics and Organic Gardening7260 Monoco St.Commerce City, CO 80022(303) 287-8118

CresTOne

High Valley Healing Center and CannaTea 400 Galena Ave.Crestone, CO 81131(303) 877-7452

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Dacono Meds730 Glen Creighton Dr., Unit CDacono, CO 80514(303) 833-2321

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Doctorsa Doctor’s Office 5070 N. Federal Blvd.Denver, CO (720) 457-3767

amarimedDr. Alan ShackelfordDenver, CO(720) 532-4744

CannaMed Usa6855 Leetsdale Dr.Denver, CO 80224 (877) 420-6337 or(303) 388-2220

Happyclinicdenver.com 1211 S. Parker Rd., #101Denver, CO 80231 (720) 747-9999

Health star Medical evaluation Clinic710 E. Speer Blvd.Denver, CO 80203 (303) 586-1200

Herbal Health systems2777 S Colorado Blvd.Denver, CO 80222 (720) 279-2379 or (877) 304-HERB

smokeshopsBlown Glass and accessories 4815 E. Colfax Ave. Denver, CO 80220 (303) 388-1882

Head Quarters1301 Marion St.Denver, CO 80218 (303) 830-2444

Heads of state 3015 W 44th Ave. Denver, CO 80211 (303) 433-6585

Herbal Daze smoke shop4530 E. Colfax Ave. Denver, CO 80220(303) 333-1445

Herbal Daze smoke shop6525 N. Federal Blvd.Denver, CO 80221(303) 427-1445

High Fashion Glass 42 S. Broadway Denver, CO 80209 (303) 766-5473 or (303) 766-5437

Mary Jayz Cool stuff4014 Tennyson St. Denver, CO 80212 (720) 855-7451

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5280 Wellness1321 Elati St.Denver, CO 80204(720) 296-1711

advanced Medical alternatives1269 Elati St.Denver, CO 80204(303) 351-WEED (9333)

all Green Health alternatives2757 Bryant St.Denver, CO 80211 (303) 868-4753 or (303) 955-6552

alpine Herbal Wellness313 Detroit St.Denver, CO 80206(303) 355-HERB (4372)

alternative Medicine on Capital Hill1401 Ogden St.Denver, CO 80218 (720) 961-0560

Back to the Garden Wellness Center 1547 Gaylord St.Denver, CO 80206(720) 877-3562

Cannabis Medical762 Kalamath St.Denver, CO 80204 (303) 912-2013

Canna Center5670 E. Evans Ave., Ste 216Denver, CO 80222(720) 222-3454

Capitol Hill Medicine shoppe1410 Grant St., #B104Denver, CO 80204 (303) 993-5777

Caregivers for Life of Cherry Creek310 Saint Paul St.Denver, CO 80206 (720) 536-5462

Carribbean Connection6th Ave. & Santa Fe Dr.Denver, CO 80204(720) 209-2454 or (720) 217-6786

Cherry Creek Health 155 Cook St., #150 Denver, CO 80206 (303) 388-0086

Cherry Creek High expectations2719 E. 3rd Ave.Denver, CO 80206(303) 955-7855

City park Dispensary3030 E. Colfax Ave.Denver, CO 80206(720) 389-9735

Colorado Care Facility Medicinal Marijuana5130 E. Colfax Ave.Denver, CO 80220(303) 953-8503

Colorado CaregiversDenver, CO(720) 258-6847

Cured Therapeutics877 Federal Blvd.Denver, CO 80204(303) 868-1269

Denver relief1 Broadway St.Denver, CO 80223(303) 420-MEDS

Discount Medical Marijuana970 Lincoln St.Denver, CO 80203 (303) 355-9333

Front range DispensaryDenver, CO 80203 (720) 620-4463

Go Dutch Collective1111 Lincoln St.Denver, CO 80203(720) 220-9029

Green Cross of Cherry Creek128 Steele St., Ste 200Denver, CO 80206 (303) 321-4201

Green Karma Medical1115 Grant St., Ste G2Denver, CO 80203(303) 815-1585

Greenwerkz 907 E. Colfax Ave.Denver, CO 80218 (303) 647-5210

Harmony project1940 Blake St. #11Denver, CO 80202(303) 292-4420

Hawaiian Herbal Health Center1337 Delaware St., #2Denver, CO 80204(303) 893-1200

Herbal Health419 W. 13th Ave.Denver, CO 80204 (720) 542-8364

Herbs 4 you20 E. 9th Ave.Denver, CO 80203(303) 830-9999

Lincoln Herbal424 Lincoln St.Denver, CO 80203 (303) 955-0701

Mile High alternative MedicineDenver, CO 80203 (720) 289-9654

Mile High Green Cross852 Broadway St.Denver, CO 80203 (303) 861-4252

pain Management of Colorado110 Cook St., Ste 103Denver, CO 80206 (303) 423-7246

pride in Medicine 731 W. 6th Ave.Denver, CO 80204(303) 999-0441

pure Medical Dispensary 1133 Bannock St.Denver, CO 80204(303) 534-PURE (7873)

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Dispensary Listingremedy Care Center1850 S. Federal Blvd.Denver, CO 80219(303) 935-2694

rocky Mountain Farmacy1719 Emerson St.Denver, CO 80218 (720) 389-9002

Tender Healing Care1355 Santa Fe Dr., Ste F Denver, CO 80204(720) THC-4-THC

The Grasshopper alternative Medicine1728 E. 17th Ave. Denver, CO 80218 (303) 388-4677

The OG Collective Medical Marijuana Dispensary82 S. Federal Blvd.Denver, CO 80219(303) 955-0070

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24/7 Health Care Centers3535 Walnut St. Denver, CO 80205 (720) 479-8756

alternative Medicine On The 16th street Mall 910 16th St., #805Denver, CO 80205 (303) 623-1900

apothecary of Colorado1730 Blake St., Ste 420Denver, CO 80202 (303) 296-5566

Ballpark Holistic Dispensary 2119 Larimer St. Denver, CO 80205 (303) 953-7059

Botanico, inc. 3054 Larimer St.Denver, CO 80205 (303) 297-2273

Budding Health 2042 Arapahoe St. Denver, CO 80205 (720) 242-9308

Cannabis station1201 20th St.Denver, CO 80205(303) 297-WEED (9333)

Denver Compassionate Caregivers1538 Wazee St.Denver, CO 80202 (303) 623-7246 (PAIN)

Denver Kush Club2615 Welton St.Denver, CO 80205 (303) 736-6550

Denver patients Group2863 Larimer St., Unit BDenver, CO 80205(303) 484-1662

Discount Medical Marijuana2028 E. Colfax Ave.Denver, CO 80206(303) 355-9333

elevated Medical3660 Downing St.Denver, CO 80205(303) 530-4338

Great scott’s Total Care198 E. 45th Ave.Denver, CO 80216(720) 304-5940

GreenDocs L.L.C. 1550 Larimer St., Ste 309Denver, CO 80202(303) 339-0214

Greenhouse Wellness Center2403 Champa St.Denver, CO 80205(720) 328-0412

J&J Green Clinic3462 Walnut St.Denver, CO 80205 (303) 284-5610

Lotus1444 Wazee St., Ste 115 Denver, CO 80202 (720) 974-3109

Mahooka Meds2400 Larimer St.Denver, CO 80205 (720) 536-0850

Mile High Cannabis 899 Logan St. Denver, CO 80203 (303) 955-6203

Mile High Medical424 21st St.Denver, CO 80205(303) 296-3732

Mind Body spirit3054 Larimer St.Denver, CO 80205 (303) 297-2273

natural remedies1620 Market St., Ste 5W Denver, CO 80202 (303) 953-0884

rino supply Co3100 Blake St. Denver, CO 80205 (303) 292-2680

snW2030 E. 20th Ave.Denver, CO 80205(303) 321-MEDS (6337)

summit Wellness2117 Larimer St.Denver, CO 80205(720) 407-8112

Tastee yummeesP.O. Box 181457Denver, CO 80205(720) 937-1559

The Farmacy1400 Market St. Denver, CO 80202 (303) 260-7036

The Happy Harvest2324 Champa St.Denver, CO 80205 (303) 997-4425

Timberline Herbal Clinicand Wellness Center3995 E. 50th Ave.Denver, CO 80216(303) 322-0901

Zen Dispensary26th Ave. & Ogden St.Denver, CO 80205 (303) 297-1466

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Cannacopia 3857 Elm St. Denver, CO 80207 (303) 399-3333

City Floral1440 Kearney St.Denver, CO 80220(303) 355-4013

Colorado Care Facility 5130 E. Colfax Ave.Denver, CO 80220(303) 953-8503

Flavored essentials3955 Oneida St.Denver, CO 80207 (303) 377-0539

Herbal Care2866 N. Colorado Blvd.Denver, CO 80207 (303) 321-4433

Jane Medicals7380 E. Colfax Ave.Denver, CO 80220(303) 388-JANE

new Millennium solutions1408 N. Oneida St.Denver, CO 80220(720) 318-3275

Med stop5926 E. Colfax Ave.Denver, CO 80220 (303) 573-6337 (MEDS)

rocky Mountain Farmacy6302 E. Colfax Ave.Denver, CO 80220(720) 389-9002

stone Forest Bakery846 1/2 Forest St. Denver, CO 80220(720) 297-0990

supreme Care strains and Wellness Center6767 E. 39th Ave., Ste 105 Denver, CO 80207 (720) 877-5216

The Clinic on Colfax Dispensary 4625 E. Colfax Denver, CO 80220 (303) 333-3644

The Healing Center of Colorado1452 Poplar St.Denver, CO 80220(720) 389-9285

Verde Dispensary 5101 E. Colfax Ave. Denver, CO 80220 (303) 474-4489

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Colorado Herbal Center7316 N Washington St.Denver, CO 80229(303) 287-6815

Doctors Orders5068 N. Federal Blvd.Denver, CO 80221 (303) 433-0276

elite Cannabis Therapeutics 6401 N. Broadway, Unit J Denver, CO 80221 (303) 650-4005

Green Medical referrals Clinic - Denver5115 Federal Blvd., #9 Denver, CO 80221 (303) 495-5000

Medicine World4950 East Evans Ave.Denver, CO 80222(303) 300-5059

nature’s Choice 2128 S. Albion St. Denver, CO 80222 (720) 447-3271

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The Healing House 123 W. Alameda Ave. Denver, CO 80223 (720) 389-6490

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Golden Meds 4690 Peoria St. Denver, CO 80239 (303) 307-4645

DenVer nOrTHWesT

alive Herbal Medicine4573 Pecos St.Denver, CO 80211 (720) 945-9543

alternative Wellness Center2647 W. 38th Ave.Denver, CO 80211(720) 855-6565 or (720) 855-8040

altitude Organic Medicine - Highlands1716 Boulder St. Denver, CO 80211 (720) 855-MEDS (6337)

B*GOODs MMJ apothecary 80 S. Pennsylvania St.Denver, CO 80209 (303) 803-8256 or (303) 777-5239

BC inc.4206 W. 38th Ave.Denver, CO 80212(720) 323-2383 or (720) 988-3184

Biocare2899 N. Speer Blvd., Ste 105 Denver, CO 80211 (303) 455-3187

Chronic Wellness3928 Federal Blvd. Denver, CO 80211 (303) 455-6500

DenCo5830 W. 38th Ave. Denver, CO 80212 (303) 518-0303

Denco alternative Medicine2828 Speer Blvd., #117Denver, CO 80211 (303) 433-2266

Denver Metro Cannabis Couriers1562 S. Parker Rd., Ste 328Denver, CO 80231(720) 227-6939

Doc Danks4785 Tejon St., Unit 101Denver, CO 80211 (720) 276-5956

Grass roots Health and Wellness2832 W. 44th Ave. Denver, CO 80211 (303) 325-7434

Grassroots3867 Tennyson St.Denver, CO 80212(303) 420-6279

Herbal Connections2209 W. 32nd Ave.Denver, CO 80211 (720) 999-6295

Herbal spa4347 Tennyson St.Denver, CO 80212(303) 339-0116

Herbal Wellness, inc.3870 N. Federal Blvd. Denver, CO 80211 (720) 299-1919

Highland Health2727 Bryant St., Ste 420Denver, CO 80211 (303) 455-0810

Highland Herbal Connections2209 W. 32 Ave.Denver, CO 80211 (720) 999-6295

Highlands square apothecary3460 W. 32nd Ave.Denver, CO 80211 (303) 433-3346

Kushism2527 Federal Blvd.Denver, CO 80211(303) 477-0772

Kushism3355 W. 38th St.Denver, CO 80212

Local Caregivers of Colorado 5316 Sheridan Blvd. Denver, CO 80214 (720) 233-5482

Mary Jayz natural Therapeutics4900 W. 46th Ave.Denver, CO 80212 (720) 855-7451

platte Valley Dispensary2301 7th St., Unit BDenver, CO 80211 (303) 953-0295

pure 3533 W. 38th Ave.Denver, CO 80211(720) 335-6336

sunnyside alternative Medicine1406 W. 38th Ave.Denver, CO 80211 (303) 720-6761

sweet Leaf inc.5100 W. 38th Ave. Denver, CO 80212 (303) 480-5323

The Cosmic Company3460 W.32nd Ave.Denver, CO 80211(303) 433-3346

The Giving Tree of Denver2707 W. 38th Ave.Denver, CO 80211 (303) 477-8888

The reLeaf Center2000 W. 32nd Ave.Denver, CO 80211 (303) 458-LEAF (5323)

The Tea pot Lounge2008 Federal Blvd.Denver, CO 80211(303) 656-9697

Therapeutic Herbal Comfort, LLCDenver, CO 80214(720) 298-8909

Total Health Concepts2059 Bryant St. Denver, CO 80211 (303) 433-0152

Urban Dispensary2675 W. 38th Ave.Denver, CO 80211(720) 389-9179

DenVer sOUTH

a Cut above1911 S. BroadwayDenver, CO 80210(720) 536-8965

Broadway Wellness1290 S. BroadwayDenver, CO 80210(303) 997-8413

Cannabis 4 Health1221 S. Pearl St.Denver, CO 80210 (720) 296-7563

Colorado alternative Medicine2394 S. BroadwayDenver, CO 80210 (720) 379-7295

Daddy Fat sacks945 South Blvd.Denver, CO 80219(303) KIND-BUD

Delta 9 Caretakers LLC 2262 S. Broadway Denver, CO 80210 (720) 570-2127

Denver patients Center, LLC2070 S. Huron St.Denver, CO 80223(303) 733-3977

earth’s Medicine74 Federal Blvd., Unit ADenver, CO 80219(720) 542-8513

Ganja Gourmet1810 S. Broadway Denver, CO 80210 (303) 282-9333

Healing Buds468 S. Federal Blvd.Denver, CO 80219(303) 936-0309

Mother nature’s Miracle315 W. Littleton Blvd.Denver, CO 80210 (303) 794-3246

Organameds2020 S. BroadwayDenver, CO 80210 (720) 862-7544

patients Choice of Colorado2251 S. BroadwayDenver, CO 80210 (303) 862-5016

rocky Mountain Caregivers285 S. Pearl St.Denver, CO 80209 (720) 746-9655

The Candy Girls Denver, CO 80219(303) 219-6020

The Health Center2777 S. Colorado Blvd.Denver, CO 80222(303) 758-9997

The Kind room1881 S. BroadwayDenver CO, 80210 (720) 266-3136

Walking raven Dispensary2001 S. Broadway Denver, CO 80210 (720) 327-5613

Wellspring Collective1724 S. BroadwayDenver, CO 80210 (303) 733-3113

DenVer sOUTHeasT

303 Cannabis inc.1800 S. Sheridan Blvd., #303Denver, CO 80232(720) 934-5388

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Dispensary Listinga Mile High LLC 63 W. Alameda Ave. Denver, CO 80223 (303) 722-3420

alternative Medicine Of southeast Denver 6853 Leetsdale Dr.Denver, CO 80224 (720) 941-8872

altitude Organic Medicine - south2250 S. Oneida St., Ste 204Denver, CO 80224(303) 756-8888

BuddingHealth 4955 S. Ulster St., #105 Denver, CO 80237(303) 770-0470

Colorado Cannabis services1842 S. Parker Rd, Unit 18Denver, CO 80247 (720) 984-6543

Cronergy4101 E. Louisiana Ave., #320, Denver, CO 80246 (720) 382-1287

Green around you970 S. Oneida St., Ste 17Denver, CO 80224 (303) 284-9075

Green Cross Caregivers 1842 S. Parker Rd. Denver, CO 80231 (303) 337-2229

Green ribbon Clinic4155 E. Jewell Ave., #403Denver, CO 80222 (720) 296-8035

Herban Wellness inc. 4155 E. Jewell Ave., #405 Denver, CO 80222 (877) 702-4MMJ (4665)

Karmaceuticals 4 S. Santa Fe Dr.Denver, CO 80223(303) 76-KARMA

Little Brown House 1995 S. Broadway Denver, CO 80223 (303) 282-6206

Little Green pharmacy1331 S. BroadwayDenver, CO 80223(303) 722-2133

Medical Marijuana for Wellness1240 S. Parker Rd., #100Denver, CO 80231 (720) 629-3476

Metro Cannabis inc.4101 E. Wesley Ave., Ste 1Denver, CO 80222 (720) 771-9866 or (720) 542-3022

Metro Cannabis on Hampden inc.3425 S. Oleander Ct., Unit B Denver, CO 80224 (720) 365-5307

Mile High Quality of Life2186 S. Holly St., #106Denver, CO 80222 (720) 933-1857

Mile High remedies4155 E. Jewell Ave., Ste 310Denver, CO 80222 (303) 419-3896

Mile High Wellness6740 E. Hampden Ave.Denver, CO 80237 (720) 382-8516

rockbrook, inc.2865 S. Colorado Blvd., Ste 323Denver, CO 80222 (303) 756-0595

rocky Mountain alternative Medicine1479 S. Holly St.Denver CO, 80222 (303) 758-9114

rocky Mountain Farmacy2420 S. Colorado Blvd.Denver, CO 80222(720) 389-9002

rocky Mountain Marijuana Dispensary1126 S. Sheridan Blvd. Denver, CO 80232(303) 219-4884

sleeping Giant Wellness45 Kalamath St.Denver, CO 80223(303) 573-3786

southwest alternative Care1940 W. Mississippi Ave.Denver, CO 80223(303) 593-2931

sweetLeaf Compassion Center5301 Leetsdale Dr.Denver, CO 80246 (303) 955-8954

Tetra Hydro Center9206 E. Hampden Ave.Denver, CO 80231(303) 221-0331

Very Best Medicine (VBM Club)6853 Leetsdale Dr. Denver, CO 80224 (720) 941-8872

DenVer sOUTHWesT sUBUrBs

420 Wellness2960 S. Federal Blvd.Denver, CO 80236 (303) 493-1787

alameda Wellness Center183 W. Alameda Ave.Denver, CO 80223 (303) 736-6999

CannaMart3700 W Quincy Ave., #3702Denver, CO 80236(303) 730-0420

Clovis, LLC4000 Morrison Rd.Denver, CO 80219 (303) 284-3165

Green Tree Medical, LLC3222 S. Vance St.Denver, CO 80227 (720) 838-1652

Home sweet Home20 Sheridan Blvd.Denver, CO 80226(303) 922-8777

Mr. stinky’s314 Federal Blvd.Denver, CO 80219 (720) 243-0246(303) 736-6188

Mile High Therapeutics1568 S. Federal Blvd.Denver, CO 80219(720) 389-9369

nature’s Cure4283 W. Florida Ave.Denver, CO 80219(303) 934-9503

rocky Mt. Organics1015 W. Evans Ave.Denver, CO 80223 (720) 479-8905

rocky Mountain patient services934 S. Federal Blvd.Denver, CO 80219(303) 922-9385 or (720) 882-5521

DUranGO

nature’s Medicine - Durango 129 E. 32nd St.Durango, CO 81301(970) 259-3714

nature’s Own Wellness Center927 Highway 3Durango, CO 81301(970) 259-0283

eGDeWaTer

Greenwerkz5840 W. 25th Ave. Edgewater, CO 80214(303) 647-5210

northern Lights natural rx2045 Sheridan Blvd. Edgewater, CO 80214(303) 274-6495

eDWarDs

new Hope Wellness Center 210 Edwards Village Blvd., B-110 Edwards, CO 81632(970) 569-3701

rocky Mountain High 105 Edwards Village Blvd. Edwards, CO 81632 (970) 926-4408

eLDOraDO sprinGs

Green Belly Co-Op3330 El Dorado Springs Dr.Eldorado Springs, CO 80025 (720) 381-6187

enGLeWOOD

a Doctor’s Office (Doctor’s Office)4796 S. Broadway Unit CEngelwood, CO 80113(720) 457-3767

aDG Herbal Medicine11 W. Hampden Ave.Englewood, CO 80113(720) 278-0419

nature’s Kiss Medical Lounge4332 S. Broadway Englewood, CO 80113 (303) 564-9690

CreditBest Card, LLC6955 E. Caley Ave.Englewood, CO 80111(303) 741-2313

FeDeraL HeiGHTs

Colorado patient Coalition 9460 Federal Blvd.Federal Heights, CO 80260(303) 667-6032

Front range Dispensary, LLC 8876 N. Federal Blvd.Federal Heights, CO 80260(303) 429-2420‎

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FOrT COLLins/GreeLey

Bonnee and Clyde’s Caring Cannabis Fort Collins, CO 80526(970) 443-6206

BuddingHealth 1228 W Elizabeth St., Ste D8Fort Collins, CO 80521(970) 484-6337

Campus east MMJD1740 S. College Ave.Fort Collins, CO 80525(970) 218-4146

Colorado-CHrOniX Medicinal Cannabis CommunityFort Collins, CO 80526 (970) 227-3366

Colorado Wellness providers 1425 Cape Cod Cir.Fort Collins, CO 80525(970) 217-0900

emerald pathway 4020 S. College Ave., Ste 11Fort Collins, CO 80525(970) 377-9950

Friendly Fire1802 Laporte Ave.Fort Collins, CO 80521(970) 631-8776

Generations natural Medicine2006 8th St.Greeley, CO 80631 (970) 353-2839

Medicinal Gardens of Colorado 420 S. Howes St., Ste D (Stone House) Fort Collins, CO 80521 (970) 217-0575

northern Colorado natural Wellness1125 W. Drake Rd.Fort Collins, CO‎ 80526 (970) 689-3273‎

solace Meds301 Smokey St., Unit A Fort Collins, CO 80525(970) 225-6337

FranKTOWn

s.e.C.a.M. (serving parker, elizabeth, Castle rock)7517 E State HWY 86 (720) 346-2772 or (303) 660-2650

FrisCO

Bioenergetic Healing Center 842 N. Summit Blvd #13Frisco, CO 80443(970) 668-3514

Medical Marijuana of the rockies720 Summit Blvd., Ste 101AFrisco, CO 80443 (970) 668-MEDS

GeOrGeTOWn

Clear Creek Wellness Center1402 Argentine St.Georgetown, CO 80444(303) 569-0444

GLenWOOD sprinGs

Green Medicine Wellness1030 Grand Ave.Glenwood Springs, CO 81601(970) 384-2026

peaceful Warrior Medical Marijuana LLC216 6th St.Glenwood Springs, CO 81601(970) 485-5286

GOLDen

Golden alternative Care807 14th St., Ste AGolden, CO 80401 (303) 278-8870

rocky Mountain Organic Medicine420 Corporate Cir. #IGolden, CO 80401 (720) 230-9111

GranD JUnCTiOn

Doobies, LLC239 27 ¼ Rd, Ste 1 (on frontage road) Orchard Mesa/Grand Junction, CO 81503(970) 242-2281

Green natural solutions, LLC753 Rood Ave., Unit 3Grand Junction, CO 81501 (970) 424-5331

Heavenly Healing, LLC 1225 N. 23rd St. #106 Grand Junction, CO 81501 (970) 242-2488

Herbal paradise2454 Hwy 6 & 50Grand Junction, CO 81505(970) 424-5264

High Desert Dispensary, LLC 1490 North Ave., Ste SGrand Junction, CO 81501 (970) 424-5357

High Desert DispensaryHighly Herbal555 North Ave., Ste 4Grand Junction, CO 81501(970) 778-5151

Mesa alternative Health and Wellness605 Grand Ave. Grand Junction, CO 81501(970) 424-5264

naturals624 Rae Lynn Dr.Grand Junction, CO 81505(970) 424-5291

nature’s alternative496 28 Rd.Grand Junction, CO 81504(970) 245-2680

nature’s Medicine 1001 Patterson Rd #1 Grand Junction, CO 81506 (970) 424-5393

Weeds719 Pitkin Ave.Grand Junction, CO 81501(970) 245-4649

HiGHLanDs ranCH

Hatch Wellness Center3624 E. Highlands Ranch Pkwy., #105Highlands Ranch , CO 80126 (303) 470-9270

iDaHO sprinGs

Mountain Medicinals, inc. 1800 Colorado Blvd., Ste 5 Idaho Springs, CO 80452 (303) 567-4211

LaFayeTTe

420HighWays, LLC201 E. Simpson St., Ste BLafayette, CO 80026 (720) 434-5210

Ka-tet Wellness services489 N. Highway 287, Ste 201 Lafayette, CO 80026(303) 665-5599

LaKeWOOD

alternacare830 Kipling St. Lakewood, CO 80215 (303) 462-1070 or (303) 386-5865

Bud Med Health Centers2517 Sheridan Blvd.Lakewood, CO 80214 (720) 920-9617

Denver Mile Hydro355 S. Harlan St.Lakewood, CO 80226(303) 935-GROW (4769)

Green Tree Medical 3222 S. Vance St., #230Lakewood, CO 80227 (720) 838-1652

Lakewood patient resource Center7003 W. Colfax Ave.Lakewood, CO 80214 (303) 955-5190

Meadows Wellness Center1701 Kipling St., Ste 104Lakewood, CO 80215 (720) 435-3830

Mr. nice Guys12550 W. Colfax Ave., Unit 119 Lakewood, CO 80215 (303) 233-6423

natures Herbal solution9699 W. Colfax Ave., Unit A Lakewood, CO 80215(303) 232-2209

pain Wellness Center2509 Sheridan Blvd.Lakewood, CO 80214 (720) 404-0174

post Modern Health5660 W. Alameda Ave.Lakewood, CO 80226(303) 922-9479

rocky Mountain Ways, LLC 1391 Carr St., Unit 303 Lakewood, CO 80214 (303) 238-1253

rocky Mountain Wellness Center 1630 Carr St., Unit CLakewood, CO 80214(303) 941-7883

Therapeutic Herbal Comfort12078 W. Jewell Ave. Lakewood CO, 80228 (720) 298-8909

DoctorsHerbal Health systems1630 Carr St., Ste ALakewood, CO 80214(720) 279-2379 or (877) 304-HERB

smokeshopsHeads of state 9715 W. Colfax Ave. Lakewood, CO 80215 (303) 202-9400

Lazy J’s smoke shop10672 W. Alameda Ave.Lakewood, CO 80226(303) 985-2113

LarKspUr

Larkspur Herbal services(Inside Pony Express-o Cafe)9080 S. Spruce Mountain Rd.Larkspur, CO 80118(303) 681-3112

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a Cut above2690 W. Main St., Unit CLittleton, CO 80120(303) 999-0857

Blue sky Care Connection1449 W. Littleton Blvd., Ste 10Littleton, CO 80120 (720) 283-6447

CannaMart72 E. Arapahoe Rd.Littleton, CO 80122 (303) 771-1600

Colorado Medical Marijuana LLC2 W. Dry Creek Cir.Littleton, CO 80120(303) 625-4012

Footprints Health8250 W. Coal Mine Ave., Unit 4 Littleton, CO 80123 (720) 981-2818

Green Mountain Care5423 S. Prince St.Littleton, CO 80120 (303) 862-6571

southwest alternative Care2100 W. Littleton Blvd., Suite 50 Littleton, CO 80120 (720) 237-3079

The Hemp Center 2430 W. Main St.Littleton, CO 80120(303) 993-7824

DoctorsHerbal Health systems10475 Park Meadows Dr., Ste 600Littleton, CO 80124(720) 279-2379 or (877) 304-HERB

LOnGMOnT

Botanic Labs1110 Boston Ave., Ste 210Longmont, CO 80501 (303) 260-8203

Colorado patients First1811 Hover St., Ste H Longmont, CO 80501(303) 449-1170

Herbal Medix10763 Turner Blvd, No. 3Longmont, CO 80504(303) 718-8543

High society smoke shop608 9th Ave.Longmont, CO 80501(303) 502-7620

Longmont Cannabis Club650 2nd Ave, Ste ALongmont, CO 80501(720) 340-1420

nature’s Medicine1260 S. Hover Rd., Ste C Longmont, CO 80501 (303) 772-7188

new age Wellness625 Main St.Longmont, CO 80501(720) 381-2581

stone Mountain Wellness600 Airport Rd.Longmont, CO 80503(303) NUG-WEED or(303) 803-3062

The apothecary1314 Coffman St. Longmont, CO 80501 (720) 210-3986

The Blueberry Twist725 Main St.Longmont, CO 80501(303) 651-7842

The Zen Farmacy323 3rd Ave., Ste 3Longmont, CO 80501(303) 774-1ZEN (1936)

Doctors CannaMed Usa650 2nd Ave, Ste BLongmont, CO 80501(877) 420-MEDS

LOUisViLLe

alterMeds1156 W. Dillon Rd., #3 Louisville, CO 80227 (720) 389-6313

Compassionate pain Management1116 W. Dillon Rd., Ste 7Louisville, CO 80027(303) 665-5596

LOVeLanD

BuddingHealth 1479 W. Eisenhower Blvd. Loveland, CO 80537(970) 635-3280

Chronic illness alternative Medicine129 S. Cleveland Ave.Loveland, CO 80537(970) 593-1180

Green Medical referrals Clinic1505 N. Lincoln Ave.Loveland, CO 80538 (303) 495-5000

Magic’s emporium2432 E. 13th St. Loveland, CO 80537 (970) 397-1901 (970) 667-4325

Marry Janes4229 W Eisenhower Blvd., Ste B2Loveland, CO 80537

MedicalM, LTD(970) 669-5105

nature’s Herbal relief Center 528 E. Eisenhower Blvd.Loveland, CO 80537(303) 219-6834

nature’s Medicine843 North Cleveland Ave. Loveland CO, 80537 (970) 461-2811

LyOns

Headquarters emporium Dispensary310 Main St.Lyons, CO 80540

MOnUMenT

palmer Divide Green Meds(303) 912-2818

neDerLanD

Grateful Meds110 Snyder StreetNederland CO, 80466 (303) 258-7703

neDiCaTe, LLC150 N. Jefferson St., Ste B-3 Nederland, CO 80466(303) 258-7141

nedMeds(303) 258-7981

One Brown Mouse/Cannabis Healing arts35 and 95 E. First St. Nederland, CO 80446 (303) 258-0633

Tea alchemy98 Hwy 119 South, Ste 2(303) 258-3561

nOrTHGLenn

Green Medical referrals Clinic - northglenn10781 Washington St. Northglenn, CO 80233 (303) 495-5000

paGOsa sprinGs

Good earth MedsPO Box 1149Pagosa Springs, CO 81147 (970) 731-2175

paLisaDe

Colorado alternative Health Care 125 Peach Ave., Unit B Palisade, CO 81526 (970) 424-5844

parKer

a Kinder Way10290 S Progress Way, Ste 204Parker, CO 80134(303) 325-5187

Colorado Medical, LLC11257 Tumbleweed WayParker, CO 80134(303) 588-0372

insuranceGreen point insurance Group11479 S. Pine Dr.Parker, CO 80134(303) 841-8999

pUeBLOGrassland Greenhouse LLC Pueblo, CO 81004 (719) 671-8857 Medimar Ministry 112 Colorado Ave.Pueblo, CO 81004(719) 545-0100

DoctorsHerbal Health systems1014 Eagleridge Blvd., Unit APueblo, CO 81008(720) 279-2379 or (877) 304-HERB

pUeBLO WesT

Marisol Therapeutics Wellness Center177 Tiffany Dr.Pueblo West, CO 81007(719) 547-4000 or (800) 584-MARI (6274)

Organic solutions356 S. McCulloch Blvd # 106Pueblo West, CO 81007 (719) 547-5179

saLiDa

Medical 4207595 West Hwy 50Sailda, CO 81201(719) 214-9515

siLVerTHOrne

High Country Healing191 Blue River PkwySilverthorne, CO 80497(970) 468-7858

sTeaMBOaT sprinGs

natural Choice Co-Op, LLC 1169 Hilltop Pky #104CSteamboat Springs, CO 80487(970) 846-7785

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List of Advertisers8 rivers restaurant p 25303 Delivery p 87420 Wellness p 119a Cut above p 16a Doctor’s Office p 57a Kinder Way p 106aDG Herbal Medicine p 11advanced Medical alternatives p 97altermeds LLC p 48altitude Organic Medicine p 71apothocary of Colorado p 25Ballpark Holistic p 112BC inc. p 17BioCare centerfoldBlown Glass p 70Boulder Kush p 7Boulder Vital Herbs p 109Broadway Wellness p 5Budding Health p 18Canna Health p 131Canna Mart p 38Canna Med p 7 Cannabis Kindness p 42Cannacopia p 48Canna-pothecary p 89Chef Herb p 119Chronic Wellness p 65City Floral p 80City park Dispensary p 86

Clear Creek Wellness p 109ClearLabs p 100Colorado alternative Medicine p 4Comfort Care Centers p 73Cronergy p 107Daddy Fat sacks p 42DenCo p 3Denver Kush Club p 130Denver patients Center LLC p 102Denver patients Group p 30Doctor’s Orders p 105earth’s Medicine p 55emerald pathway p 48Farmacy CO backcoverFlavored essentials p 85Ganja Gourmet p 21Golden Meds p 103Grassroots p 105Grass roots Health and Wellness p 59Greenhouse Wellness Center p 91Green point insurance Group p 109Green ribbon Clinic p 47Greenwerkz p 73Happyclinicdenver.com p 101Hatch Wellness Center p 100Hawaiian Herbal Health Center p 84Healing Buds p 95Herbal Connections LLC p 77Herbal Health systems p 81

Herbal remedies insertHerbal spa p 109Herbal Wellness inc p 29Herban Wellness inc p 47Herbs 4 you p 116High society p 37Johnathan Johnson insurance p 90Karmaceuticals p 59Kushism p 2Little Green pharmacy p 58Longmont Cannabis Club p 7Medical Marijuana Connection p 7Metro Cannabis p 39MeTrO CannaBis on Hampden p 14Mile High Medical p 90Mile High Green Cross p 49Mile High Medical Gardens p 76Mile High Meds p 57Mile High remedies p 12Mile High Therapeutics p 117Mountain Medicinals p 112natural advantage 420 p 106natural remedies MMJ p 41nature’s Cure p 90nature’s Kiss p 13naturx LLC p 52patient’s Choice p 117pike’s peak Compassionate Care p 33post Modern Health p 112

pure Medical Dispensary p 45remedy Care Center p 52rocky Mountain Marijuana Dispensary p 36rocky Mountain Organic Medicine p 62rocky Mountain patient services p 53rocky Mountain Ways p 106sleeping Giant Wellness p 52snW p 101southwest alternative Care p 102special Kinds p 86springs Health alliance/Green Door p 76summit Wellness p 43sunnyside alternative p 61sweet Leaf p 89sweetLeaf Compassion p 42Tetra Hydro Center p 78The Grasshopper alt. Medicine p 27The Green earth Wellness p 105The Healing House p 63The Health Center p 113The Hemp Center p 59The Kind room p 9The releaf Center p 102Tree of Wellness p 111U Heal apothecary p 64Urban Dispensary p 117VBM p 7Walking raven Dispensary p 73Zen Farmacy p 37

rocky Mountain remedies2750 Downhill Plaza #205 Steamboat Springs, CO 80487(970) 871-2768

THOrnTOn

street Glass8671 Washington St.Thornton, CO 80229(303) 301-5117

WesTMinsTerColorado patient Coalition9460 Federal Blvd.Westminster, CO 80260 (303) 810-8667

Herbal remedies3200 W. 72nd Ave.Westminster, CO 80030 (303) 430-0420

rocky Mountain Healing Center, LLC9035 Wadsworth PkwyWestminster, CO 80021(303) 736-9023

The Healing Center8020 Federal Blvd. Westminster, CO 80031 (303) 412-0200

The nichol’s FactoryWestminster, CO(720) 422-5714

DoctorsHerbal Health systems10955 Westmoor Dr.Westminster, CO 80021(720) 279-2379 or (877) 304-HERB

WHeaT riDGe

a Kind place9195 W. 44th Ave. #EWheat Ridge CO, 80033 (720) 569-1666

Cannabis Kindness4045 Wadsworth Blvd. #306Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 (303) 431-4994

naturx10107 W. 37th Pl.Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 (303) 420-9427

WinDsOr

a new Dawn Wellness Clinic520 ½ Main St.Windsor, CO 80550 (970) 599-6896

in Harmony Wellness4630 Royal Vista Cir.Windsor, CO 80528(970) 222-5555

Medigrow Wellness Clinic1292 Main St., Unit 1Windsor, CO 80550 (970) 686-1200

WOODLanD parK

Comfort Care Centers1750 East Highway 24 Woodland Park, CO 80863 (719) 687-2221

eagle’s nest sanctuaryWoodland Park, CO 80863 (719) 687-2928

DeLiVery serViCes

303 Delivery serviceDenver, CO 80224 (303) 993-7022 or(970) 586-5865

5280 Wellness servicesWestminister, CO 80003(720) 301-4108

a20labsFort Collins, CO 80524(303) 909-4541

alternative Health CenterLittleton, CO 80165(720) 227-5816

apotheKary 48Denver, CO 80209(720) 237-1715

Chronic expressDenver, CO 80224(303) 656-7300

ClearLabsWindsor, CO 80550(720) 785-4788

Colorado Cannabis Therapy, LLC Grand Junction, CO 81501(970) 460-3017

Colorado’s absolute alternative Denver, CO 80205(720) 327-8572

Cream Denver, CO (303) 949-3618

Crystals Creations Pueblo, CO 81007(912) 322-2346

Denver Metro Medical Cannabis Couriers Denver, CO 80203(720) 227-6939

Dignity Group LLCDenver, CO 80218 (303) 238-4428

Dr. Green GenesDenver, CO 80202 (720) 329-3643

GeneDics Medical Delivery service Nederland, CO 80477

Greenfaith MinistryNunn, CO 80648(307) 221-2180Greenlight Care Grand Junction, CO 81501(970) 609-MEDS (6337)

Herbal Delivery services Denver, CO 80210(303) 868-0242

MariMedDenver, CO 80202(303) 669-7684

MedicalM, LTD Loveland, CO 80537(970) 669-5105

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Dispensary ListingMetroMeds Delivery CODenver, CO(303) 923-5806

Mobile Dispensary LLCDenver, CO 80220(303) 396-5710

nature’s Medicine - LovelandLoveland, CO 80537(970) 672-0454

nature’s Medicine - pagosaPagosa Springs, CO 81447(970) 507-0148

nature’s Own Wellness CenterDurango, CO 81301(720) 663-9554

pueblo Delivery service Pueblo, CO 81007(330) 703-7500

sublime Wellness Center Denver, CO 80203(720) 382-0890

The Kind FarmacyDenver, CO 80204(720) 309-7771

TLC of ColoradoLongmont, CO 80501(720) 207-1324

Victory GardensGrand Junction, CO 80501(970) 314-5725

Zen CafeDenver, CO 80203(720) 306-8339

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