By Jeff Gard, Attorney at Law During the holidays DUI enforcement increases dramatically. Unfortunately, this large net will inevitably capture cannabis users who were not driving while impaired. As most of you know, in a last minute political compromise, the Colorado… Read More ›
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Winter Weather Survival Tips from a Colorado Native
Welcome to Colorado! I know this post isn’t really about marijuana, but with so many refugees moving here, I thought a few tips for coping with Colorado’s cold, dry winter might be helpful. I’m sure many of you are struggling… Read More ›
Thanks to these supporters, I’m going to Washington D.C.!
I’m the first to admit that I can be an awesome fundraiser for others but I’m really horrible for myself. I struggle with blowing my own horn or asking for money for my own organization. That’s why I am so… Read More ›
Public Education: What’s Legal, Oregon?
In June, Oregon launched it’s public education campaign on recreational marijuana: What’s Legal, Oregon? What do you think? How does it compare to Colorado’s Good to Know campaign? Thank you, Oregon, for this reasonable approach to educating the public about… Read More ›
Advice from a canna-mom to potential refugees
Thank you Wendy St. Cyre for sharing your experience. It’s important that people who are considering moving to Colorado have an idea of what they can expect. To potential refugees: My family has been here 7 months now. Not trying to… Read More ›
Medical Marijuana Patients and the Felony DUI
Today I testified in opposition to the proposed Felony DUI Bill (HB1043) when it was heard by the House Judiciary Committee in Colorado. Many of those who testified before me were victims of drunk driving accidents. It was clear that… Read More ›
Colorado “Good to Know” focuses on safe, legal and responsible marijuana use
Colorado launched it’s new and innovative marijuana education campaign this week. Rather than disparaging consumers or using scare tactics to convince people not to use, it takes a much more “neighborly” tone. Cannabis Patients Alliance (Teri Robnett) is happy and… Read More ›
No walking while impaired in Colorado
Hey Colorado! Did you know that it’s illegal to walk home from a bar (or elsewhere) if you’re too impaired to drive? Unless, that is, it’s on the same block as your destination. I got this from a CDOT (Colorado… Read More ›
Thank you for joining me on the journey
I want to take a moment to thank everyone who has come into my life and led me to this amazing place. Every day is an amazing blessing. Someone once described life like riding a bus. Some folks ride on the… Read More ›
The Marijuana Divide: A tale of two towns (video)
This is an interesting look at how two similar towns in Colorado, Gunnison and Crested Butte, are dealing with marijuana very differently. We find this sort of “diversity” all across the state, creating a patchwork of ordinances, moratoriums and outright… Read More ›