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Wednesday, December 05, 2012  A map released by the Clerk & Recorder's office shows where voters were in high support or opposition to Amendment 64.  Some say this information could help in determining where recreational marijuana stores should be allowed to set up shop.

Thursday, November 15, 2012  District attorneys in Colorado are weighing their options after Boulder County became the first in the state to drop pending marijuana possession cases in the wake of a public vote to legalize the drug.

Thursday, November 08, 2012  The legal issues are mounting after Colorado became the first state to legalize marijuana with Amendment 64.  The governor reaching out for guidance because no matter what voters want marijuana is still illegal under federal law.

Wednesday, October 31, 2012  A new study by a respected Mexican think tank asserts that proposals to legalize the recreational use of marijuana in Colorado, Oregon and Washington could cut the profits of Mexican drug cartels by as much as 30 percent.

Thursday, October 25, 2012  Those in favor of legalizing marijuana for recreational use are counting the number of arrests for using the drug in Colorado.

Monday, October 22, 2012  An amendment on the ballot is drawing national attention as Colorado voters are given the chance to decide whether or not to legalize marijuana.

Tuesday, October 16, 2012  Campaigns to legalize marijuana for recreational use in three Western states are courting conservatives to endorse their cause.

Wednesday, October 10, 2012  Colorado Springs city councilmembers passed a resolution Tuesday opposing the legalization of marijuana in Colorado.

Tuesday, October 02, 2012  Marijuana legalization backers in Colorado are trying to get the word out that support for legal pot isn't all on the left.

Wednesday, September 26, 2012  Marijuana legalization debates in Colorado are picking up as the state considers legalizing the drug for recreational use.

Friday, September 07, 2012  Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan tells a Colorado television station that the federal government shouldn't interfere with states that have legalized medical marijuana.

Wednesday, September 05, 2012  A Colorado marijuana legalization measure got a skeptical review from a legislative panel that warns of possible legal challenges if the measure passes.

Thursday, August 16, 2012  Pueblo County Sheriff Kirk Taylor is warning marijuana legalization activists of the potential dangers of legalizing the drug after deputies uncovered a $15 million marijuana operation that included more than 7,000 plants.

Tuesday, June 05, 2012  Voters in Colorado won't just decide whether to go red or blue this fall but also green -- as in weed or grass.

Monday, June 04, 2012  A California businessman known for big donations to marijuana legalization efforts is planning to hand Colorado's campaign a $50,000 check Tuesday.