The Worlds First Marijuana Mall Opened in Colorado

History is being made in Trinidad, Colorado, as the world’s first marijuana mall

Developers Chris Elkins and Sean Sheridan deemed Trinidad as the perfect location to build their dream project given Trinidad’s views on law and tourism.

In an interview with local news station KRDO claimed:

This town has a zero-foot setback, which allows us to put five dispensaries here right next to one another. As far as we know, we are the only town in Colorado that can do this.

Elkins and Sheridan have received city permits and have already purchased a building in downtown Trinidad on Commercial Street. Their next step is waiting for City Council to give their approval.

According to Elkins, four of the five spaces have already been leased to marijuana-based businesses, and if the City Council gives their approval, they are hoping to open their doors to the public in April.

Along with their passion for cannabis, Elkins and Sheridan are also incorporating their entrepreneurial skills into this project, and they are excited for the benefits the mini-mall will bring to the town.

Elkins expects the mini-mall to boost the local economy, and it seems as though many local residents agree.

“I’m excited to see it open. We have a lot of pot stores already and there is a lot of benefits.” Mechelle Duran, a Trinidad local

There are other locals who have expressed their concern with the mini-mall attracting homeless people and transients.

“To be honest, I don’t have any problems with marijuana or marijuana users but i do know we have had a lot more problems with theft. I know Walmart is having problems. And transients, that’s becoming a huge problem.” Tamara Johnson, a Trinidad local

Ride-sharing companies will play an important role in making your next trip to the pot mall even safer & more enjoyable. As part of their “Drive High, Get a DUI” campaign, the CDOT even suggests using Uber and Lyft.

Regardless of the differing opinions of Trinidad locals, Elkins and Sheridan remain optimistic and anxiously await the grand opening of the world’s first cannabis mini-mall.

Native Americans are now allowed to grow Cannabis on their reservations without DEA or federal government intervention. Read more here.