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Legalized marijuana turns Colorado resort town into homeless magnet
Fox News ^ | 5/17/2017 | Joseph J. Kolb

Posted on 05/20/2017 5:05:56 PM PDT by Beave Meister

town into homeless magnet By Joseph J. Kolb Published May 17, 2017 Fox News

NOW PLAYING New poll shows shift on marijuana legalization From his sidewalk vantage point in front of an outdoor equipment store in downtown Durango, Colo., Matthew Marinseck has seen a transformation in this mountain resort town.

The picturesque town near the New Mexico border, once a vibrant, upscale community dotted with luxury hotels, is being overrun by panhandlers – thanks, in part, to the legalization of marijuana.

The town suddenly became a haven for recreational pot users, drawing in transients, panhandlers and a large number of homeless drug addicts, according to officials and business owners. Many are coming from New Mexico, Arizona and even New York.

“Legalized marijuana has drawn a lot of kids here from other states and the impact has not all been good,” said Marinseck, 58, while holding a cardboard sign asking for “help.”

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KEYWORDS: bluezones; cannabis; colorado; durango; homeless; inevitable; legalization; liberals; marijuana; panhandlers; pot; potheads; recreational; wod
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To: laplata

“cheaper, too.”

It’s all about the taxes. Colorado taxes are high and the ‘illegal’ growers can make more money. Medical pot is somewhat cheaper, less taxes.


41 posted on 05/20/2017 6:25:54 PM PDT by dynachrome (When an empire dies, you are left with vast monuments in front of which peasants squat to defecate)
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To: laplata

Pot users are more lazy , too. Pay the freight, no hassle of growing yer down. 6 plants are legal.


42 posted on 05/20/2017 6:27:12 PM PDT by dynachrome (When an empire dies, you are left with vast monuments in front of which peasants squat to defecate)
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To: dynachrome

That’s obvious.

Farmington is the largest city in the Four Corners, not Durango.


43 posted on 05/20/2017 6:28:08 PM PDT by laplata (Liberals/Progressives.have diseased minds.)
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To: Beave Meister

The elitist not liking rubbing elbows with their subjects?


44 posted on 05/20/2017 6:31:33 PM PDT by fella ("As it was before Noah so shall it be again,")
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To: laplata

Colorado city to be exact. I expect we’ll continue down the path and have legal needle exchanges, etc.


45 posted on 05/20/2017 6:37:28 PM PDT by dynachrome (When an empire dies, you are left with vast monuments in front of which peasants squat to defecate)
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To: laplata

Farmington is the largest city in the Four Corners, not Durango.


yep, and if you look at years of election maps San Juan County NM is one of the very few pure red counties in the blue state of NM. Been here 46 years.


46 posted on 05/20/2017 6:37:35 PM PDT by redcatcherb412
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To: dynachrome

You said in the Four Corners, not Colorado city. :”The problem with Durango and the legal pot is that it is the biggest city near the 4 corners (of 4 states) area”.


47 posted on 05/20/2017 6:40:42 PM PDT by laplata (Liberals/Progressives.have diseased minds.)
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To: laplata

Yup, I wasn’t clear enuff.


48 posted on 05/20/2017 6:42:05 PM PDT by dynachrome (When an empire dies, you are left with vast monuments in front of which peasants squat to defecate)
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To: redcatcherb412

That’s right.

I always get a kick out of some Durango people going to Farmington to shop (for cars, too) because the taxes are lower.


49 posted on 05/20/2017 6:43:37 PM PDT by laplata (Liberals/Progressives.have diseased minds.)
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To: Beave Meister
“Legalized marijuana has drawn a lot of kids here from other states and the impact has not all been good,”

Ya think?

50 posted on 05/20/2017 6:44:23 PM PDT by MuttTheHoople (Yes, Liberals, I question your patriotism)
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To: dynachrome

No problem.


51 posted on 05/20/2017 6:46:23 PM PDT by laplata (Liberals/Progressives.have diseased minds.)
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To: redcatcherb412

Does Farmington still have an outdoor drama in the summers?


52 posted on 05/20/2017 6:48:47 PM PDT by Theodore R. (Let's not squander the golden opportunity of 2017.)
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To: Beave Meister

Yes, it is! NOT!

This will not end well!


53 posted on 05/20/2017 6:49:58 PM PDT by Taxman (Replace the income tax with the FAIRtax and abolish the IRS!)
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To: HLPhat

Yes. I know many life time pot users and all too often they become woodenheaded sophomoric idiots.


54 posted on 05/20/2017 6:51:17 PM PDT by Seruzawa (FABOL)
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To: Theodore R.

They still have shows in the ampitheater.

http://fmtn.org/278/Sandstone-Productions


55 posted on 05/20/2017 7:03:33 PM PDT by redcatcherb412
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To: arthurus

In fl that ass lawyer is pushing for legalization 24/7.


56 posted on 05/20/2017 7:26:05 PM PDT by Mouton (The MSM is a clear and present danger to the republic.)
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To: Ruy Dias de Bivar

I rode that train on
my 9th birthday...52
years ago. The most
awe inspiring scenery
I’ve ever witnessed.


57 posted on 05/20/2017 7:32:51 PM PDT by Lean-Right (Eat More Moose)
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To: Beave Meister

Duuuude.


58 posted on 05/20/2017 7:41:34 PM PDT by Flick Lives
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To: Beave Meister

It’s not just Durango. The panhandlers, freeloaders and other assorted dope-smoking locusts are flocking here from all over.


59 posted on 05/20/2017 8:10:00 PM PDT by catnipman ( Cat Nipman: Vote Republican in 2012 and only be called racist one more time!)
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To: catnipman

In which area are you?


60 posted on 05/20/2017 8:11:57 PM PDT by laplata (Liberals/Progressives.have diseased minds.)
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