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With an office in the heart of downtown Denver, it’s inevitable: wherever we travel, one of the first questions we’re asked is about the legalization of marijuana in Colorado. Pot is making its move towards the mainstream, including initiatives aimed squarely at the traveler – cannabis-themed resorts, anyone? No matter where you fall on the issue, travel and tourism brands should be keeping an eye on developments in this still hazy world. Here are a few key resources to make sure you’re not left dazed and confused.
Ricardo Baca – The Cannabist
As editor of the Denver Post’s dedicated marijuana section, The Cannabist , Baca is on the frontlines of the weed landscape in Colorado, covering everything from new, pot-friendly hotels to complex legislative processes. Follow him on Twitter.
NORML (National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws)
NORML has an agenda when it comes the legalization issue – they're for it. But they’re also a great source for up-to-the-minute news, detailed information and clear-eyed facts on this sometimes-confusing political landscape. Follow them on Twitter.
Bob Young – Seattle Times
His Twitter handle – @pot_reporter – says it all. As Baca is to Colorado, Young is to Washington, an expert on policy, trends and the future of the cannabis industry. Follow him on Twitter.
Julie Weed – Forbes
Yes, that’s her real last name. Doing the job she was seemingly born to do, Weed handles the marijuana beat at Forbes, writing features about the business of selling pot legally. Follow her on Twitter.
Cannabis Culture
Billing itself as “your #1 resource for marijuana news, entertainment, politics and activism,” Cannabis Culture offers a good way to peak into what’s hot and what’s not in the burgeoning pot world. Follow them on Twitter.
Joel Warner – International Business Times
Another Denver-based journo, Warner is a veteran of Wired, Westword and Slate. His in-depth pieces cover the culture, business and intricate legalities of the cannabis industry. Follow him on Twitter.
Tyler Wilcox
