The Steamboat Today, 17 Nov 2012 – Steamboat Springs – Local law enforcement officials said enforcing existing marijuana laws has not been a burden, and the numbers prove it. While some proponents of Amendment 64 have said legalizing marijuana would allow police and the criminal justice system to concentrate on more important things, Steamboat Springs Police Chief Joel Rae said it actually could have the opposite effect if police are tasked with making sure potential pot shops are complying with the laws.

The Steamboat Today, 22 Sep 2012 – Steamboat Springs – Some local medical marijuana dispensary owners are concerned that legalizing marijuana in Colorado actually could jeopardize their ability to supply pot to patients. Colorado residents will vote Nov. 6 on Amendment 64. If approved, it would legalize the recreational use of marijuana and allow those 21 and older to carry as much as an ounce. While Rocky Mountain Remedies co-owner Kevin Fisher thinks adults should be allowed to smoke marijuana recreationally, he is concerned that the successful passage of the amendment to the Colorado Constitution could invite federal law enforcement officers to come to Colorado and shut down dispensaries.