A comprehensive glossary of words, terms, and phrases relevant in the cannabis industry.

Gatherings such as this one are good for the local economy and for the self, but they’re also valuable additions to the entire community. I ran into people I haven’t seen in ages, and met others from all walks of life who share the same passions. The people were friendly, the vibes were fantastic, and it reminded me how good we really have it in the Mile High City.

It’s clear by this point that President Nixon’s historic and deeply problematic War on Drugs failed to stop the drug trade in America in any measurable way. Addiction and overdoses have actually gotten worse, largely due to the widespread takeover of hard drugs like fentanyl. But how did we get here? And how do we support the freedom to experiment without crossing the line into harm?

Our hyper-connected world allows us to transform language faster than ever before in human history. It’s up to us to make sure it’s a language that works for us, rather than corporations profiting off of our content. 

In the end, the value of a found family lies in its intentionality. These are the people who choose us, who show up, stay present, and build a life with us – not because they’re expected to, but because they genuinely care.

Queer people have always existed, and they aren’t going anywhere. We owe them so much of our culture – music, art, movies, fashion, and even medical cannabis legalization. Every American, regardless of race, gender, sexuality, or background, deserves the same access to health services. A healthy society will make us a stronger nation, better able to love and show up for one another in times of need.

As psychedelic research continues to move from the underground into healthcare and mainstream conversations, we need to be careful not to carry old gender norms and expectations along with it.

Echo Mountain is back in business. Located in Idaho Springs, just 30 minutes outside of Denver, the ski resort has been hard at work upgrading its concert venue to be better than ever.

It’s no secret that the music festival industry in North America — and the rest of the world — is having a rough year. Over the last few months, dozens of events have faced bad weather, poor ticket sales, revoked permits, and outright cancellations, and many festivals have never recovered from the COVID pandemic.

Maddy O’Neal is quickly becoming one of the darlings of the bass music industry. Her bright, charismatic personality, paired with her increasingly refined musical talent and abilities, have her on the fast track to success — and we’re fairly sure it’s coming sooner rather than later.

Hearing about how amazing and life-changing a festival is for years before you go can sometimes lead to disappointment when you finally make it. Fortunately, Hulaween did not fit into this category. I was blown away by the entire event, and I was lucky to have one of the best festival weekends I’ve had in years – if not ever. 

Fans of creators like Charlesthefirst and Of The Trees are sure to love the two new tracks, “What I Can Do” and “Evoke.” CØNTRA and Saturna have worked with other producers including ATTYA, Metric, and Phurn, showing off both their talent as individuals and their ability to craft excellence with others.

After spending more than a decade in the scene, she’s a staple of Denver’s culture and can be found performing drag bingo, trivia, podcasts, shows, and more on a nightly basis. Her accolades include wins as “Best New Queen on the Scene” and “Colorado’s Drag Entertainer of the Year,” and her brand, which also consists of the PG version of her persona “Miss Jessica,” has become a powerhouse of inclusivity, body positivity, and LGBTQ+ representation. 

As the top behind-the-scenes tour of the cannabis growth process in Colorado, the employees of Seed & Smith cultivation in Denver have mastered their craft. Their four daily tours (three on Sundays) are perfectly polished and streamlined, ensuring that visitors get as much information as possible about cannabis in a quick 45 minutes. 

When I first saw the lineup for Disco Donnie’s inaugural edition of the Texas Eclipse Festival, I was intrigued. Rarely do you see such a packed collection of artists from so many genres, whether it be jam, dubstep, house, or psytrance, anywhere in the United States. Throwing an event of this caliber, especially as a one-off gathering, is no easy feat–and I had to check it out for myself.

KOJA Sound was first born only a couple of years ago when Jake and Joe became friends at a Manic Focus show during the pandemic. As a sound engineer, Jake began to wonder what they could do if they built their own sound system, and they quickly found both collaboration and friendship in one another.

Xanax is a prescription medication used to treat anxiety disorders, panic disorder, and insomnia. It can be taken responsibly, but it can also lead to dependence and addiction if misused. Xanax is abused in several ways, and the side effects of Xanax addiction can harm both physical and mental health.

If we let them, mushrooms could change the scope of human life forever - at an even grander scale than they already have.

After a decade-long battle with local governments, four states have finally come together to enact a complete and permanent ban on fracking in the Delaware River Watershed

The whole album feels like a dream state with ethereal and mellow vibes that permeate every song. As 2020 is proving to be a year of stripped songs and 80s nostalgia, the melancholic vaporwave mood of Purple Noon shows out to be a perfect fit. At 42 minutes, it’s excellent as the soundtrack to late-night drives or the background of a relaxed yoga session.