Retail pot will be legal nationwide in 20 years, say 58% of U.S. adults in poll

America has seen the future, and it is high. Fifty-eight percent of U.S. adults say recreational marijuana will be legal nationwide in the next 20 years, according to a new Bloomberg Politics poll. That includes 13 percent who say it will take 20 years, 26 percent who say it will take 10 years, 17 percent who say it’s just five years away, and 2 percent who say it will happen in the next year.

West Colfax pot store application shot down by Denver in rare denial

West Colfax pot store application shot down by Denver in rare denial

Denver has denied a license to a company seeking to open a recreational marijuana store at the site of the old Pig N’ Whistle motel on West Colfax Avenue, ruling that the store “will adversely impact the health, welfare and public safety” of the neighborhood.

Colorado marijuana lawsuits: Residents sue over legalization

Colorado residents suing to halt recreational marijuana sales

Two lawsuits were filed in U.S. District Court in Colorado on Thursday morning against politicians, public servants and businesses to “end the sale of recreational marijuana in this state,” according to attorney David H. Thompson, who represents the plaintiffs in both cases.

Edgewater imposes six-month moratorium on marijuana applications

Edgewater sets 6-month moratorium on marijuana applications

Three weeks and two City Council meetings since Edgewater City Councilman Kristian Teegardin floated a proposal to cap the number of pot shops in the city at six, Edgewater has imposed a six-month moratorium on all marijuana applications.

The banking barrier for marijuana industry showing cracks

The banking barrier for marijuana industry showing cracks

The year began with one of the nation’s biggest ATM sponsors refusing to allow its machines to be in businesses with ties to the marijuana trade, and it ends with the first credit union of its kind at the precipice of opening its doors.

The Westboro Baptist Church protests Marisol Therapeutics, a marijuana shop in Pueblo, Colo. (twitter.com/WBCSaysRepent)

Westboro Baptist Church protested Colo. pot, but they were outnumbered

The Westboro Baptist Church picketed at two southern Colorado pot shops on Monday, and the controversial group’s envoy of seven people was outnumbered at each of their stops by counter-protesters rallying against the group’s anti-gay, anti-marijuana stances.

Colorado communities take diverging paths on recreational pot

Colorado cities and towns take diverging paths on recreational pot

A year ago, as Colorado cities and towns were preparing for the first recreational marijuana stores to open, most were optimistic they were prepared. Still, many officials held their breath. Local government leaders from Denver to smaller cities and rural hamlets say the pivotal first-year rollout went smoothly, and in some cases it has proved quite profitable for local coffers.

Medicine Man in Denver opens new Aurora store and weighs selling out

Medicine Man opens new Aurora store and weighs selling out (series)

Part IV in a series: This is full circle, in a way, for the family behind Medicine Man, a Colorado marijuana company that wants to be the Costco of weed. The Williams family’s bet on their business plan, tolerance for risk and willingness to be open about their financial books and personal lives have paid off.

Opinion: Big changes coming in Colorado’s marijuana market

Colorado’s changing marijuana regulations: Whether changes will come from market forces or from the legislature is yet to be determined. But one thing is certain: The state’s caregiver model invites fraud.

Manitou Springs marijuana

Will Manitou Springs repeal recreational pot sales?

Idyllic mountain hamlet Manitou Springs, currently the home of El Paso County’s sole recreational pot shop, could possibly become the first city in Colorado to allow recreational marijuana sales — and then reverse the law, depending on today’s election results.

Task force mulls best options for edible marijuana

No reports of kids’ Halloween candy laced with marijuana

Denver-area authorities said Monday they received no reports of children accidentally eating pot-laced candies this Halloween. Police had warned parents to be on the lookout for the edibles, which can look almost identical to brand-name treats.

Who’s next in legal American weed: Alaska, Oregon, N.Y., D.C. and beyond

Lawmakers seek more oversight of Colorado caregivers

Colorado medical marijuana growers would face new restrictions, including how many plants they can cultivate for patients, under a proposal advanced Wednesday by a legislative panel.

Video: Tommy Chong cha-chas and ABC plays up the pot angle on "DWTS"

Video: Tommy Chong cha-chas and ABC plays up the pot angle on “DWTS”

Tommy Chong made his “Dancing With the Stars” debut on Monday night in the premiere of the 19th season of ABC’s popular prime-time staple. The network certainly didn’t shy away from the stoney history of the comedian/actor/director (and Pueblo dispensary endorser).