Cannabis Reporter
Christine Ricciardi
Tiney Ricciardi joined The Denver Post in 2020 to cover all facets of the Colorado cannabis industry, including marijuana and hemp policy and reform, market trends, and entertainment. Prior to her Rocky Mountain tenure, Tiney worked for The Dallas Morning News where she served as the first beer editor covering the Lone Star State's emerging craft beer landscape. She also worked a stint in the newspaper's marketing division developing audience loyalty and retention strategy.
Tiney's work has been recognized by the Society of Features Journalism and, in 2018, she was honored as Arts and Entertainment Journalist of the Year by The Dallas Morning News. She is co-founder and co-host of Grapes and Grain podcast, and currently pursuing her cicerone and beer judge certifications.
A graduate of Southern Methodist University, Tiney holds degrees in convergence journalism and Spanish language.
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This book about historical figures’ drug use is an intoxicating must-read
Here's why "Human History on Drugs" is an intoxicating must-read.

How rodeo clowns have evolved, from funnymen to bullfighters — with lives on the line
They've been integral parts of rodeo for almost as long as these competitions have existed.

Colorado lake named among best places for ice fishing in US
Here's hoping the temperatures drop so you can hit one of the country's best ice fishing holes.

Colorado’s best mountain towns for live music fans
From Aspen to Telluride, these towns bring the beats year-round.

A unique spirit is causing a buzz among drinkers — literally
Tingala's spicy notes give way to tingling sensations that build and build until the whole tongue feels numb, almost like it’s vibrating. That's thanks to its secret ingredient: buzz buttons.

Camp at a Colorado hop farm this summer, and enjoy beers onsite
A hop farm on Colorado’s Western Slope is opening its doors to the public.

This whiskey was named ‘America’s greatest’ at international spirits competition
Another week, another award-winning local whiskey.

Risks of psychedelic use aren’t widely known. This campaign hopes to change that
A new education campaign aims to balance the hype with research about psychedelics' known harms.

The best new hotel in the world is in Denver, says Esquire
Coloradans looking to book a room at one of the best hotels in the country might want to consider a staycation in Denver.

There’s a new kind of American whiskey, and distillers are buzzing about it
While U.S. distilleries have been making single malt spirits for a long time, local whiskey producers believe the designation will allow them to better compete with powerhouses like Scotland and...
