Arizona Anti-Pot Lobby Imports Colorado Politicians to Kill Legal Weed

“Don’t repeat our terrible mistake.” These words are delivered in extremely dour fashion by Wellington Webb, former mayor of Denver, Colorado,  in a new 30-second commercial opposing Proposition 205, the measure to legalize limited recreational marijuana sales in Arizona. The proposition is clearly modeled on Colorado’s Amendment 64, which voters in that…

Kratom Ban Dead for Now: DEA Withdraws Schedule I Notice

Earlier today, bending to public backlash and pressure from the U.S. Congress, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Center’s acting administrator, Chuck Rosenberg, formally withdrew the agency’s August 31 notice of intent to make the head-shop staple kratom a Schedule I drug along with substances that include heroin, peyote, and LSD.  The…

Best of Phoenix 2016: The 10 Best Moments in Sports

The 2016 edition of New Times’ Best of Phoenix is out now, making an argument for our status as a border town. Here’s our list of the top people and accomplishments this past year in the world of sports. Best Rookie Sensation: David Johnson It’s not as though Arizona Cardinals…

14 Best Phoenix Media Follows (You’re Welcome!)

The 2016 edition of New Times’ Best of Phoenix is out now, making an argument for our status as a border town. Here’s our list of the best media in our midst. Best Local to Follow on Snapchat: New Darlings While you can follow along with their adventures in the desert…

Sheriff Joe Arpaio to Face Criminal Charges for Contempt

Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, the self-proclaimed Toughest Sheriff in America, is about to find out if he’s tough enough to weather a criminal charge and still win re-election. A misdemeanor charge of contempt appears inevitable after today’s hearing in federal court in Phoenix, when officials from the Arizona U.S…

10 Best Features of Phoenix’s Urban Landscape

The 2016 edition of New Times’ Best of Phoenix is out now, making an argument for our status as a border town. Here’s a list of the best neighborhoods and architectural elements our urban landscape has to offer. Best Home Tour: Modern Phoenix Home Tour Okay, so maybe we’re a bit…

Public Funding for Arizona Schools Is Unfair to Latino Students

A report published this past week has found that public schools in Arizona with high Latino populations have less funding and face greater challenges compared to schools that have lower proportions of Latino students. Released October 6, State of Latino Arizona 2016 finds that schools with large percentages of Latino students generally…

Dear Stoner: What Can I Do With My Vaped Weed?

Dear Stoner: I’ve had a vaporizer for almost a year now and have a buttload of golden-brown vaped weed saved up. Is there anything I can do with it, or have I been wasting my energy? Nicholas Dear Nicholas: If your vaporizer isn’t turning your flower black, it might eventually…

Latino Turnout May Decide Presidential Race in Arizona This Year

In this year’s presidential election, some are saying the Republican-tilting state of Arizona could go Democrat for the first time in two decades — and that Latino voters will play a key role in whether that happens. Latinos make up 22 percent of Arizona’s eligible voters, and most lean Democratic. They usually…