Pank RiNo Opened Denver Cannabis Dispensary
The new dispensary at 3100 Blake Street occupies the former RiNo Supply Co. building.
Updated on Oct. 7, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Pank RiNo has opened its doors at 3100 Blake Street in Denver, replacing the former RiNo Supply Co. The space underwent a six-month renovation to reflect an Aruban beach aesthetic.
Why it matters
The opening marks a new chapter for the Blake Street property, which sat vacant following the closure of its predecessor in 2025. The owners aim to differentiate the location through a specific theme inspired by Flamingo Beach in Aruba.
The owners spent six months renovating the facility at 3100 Blake Street. The dispensary currently stocks products from 710 Labs, Green Dot Labs, and Single Source.
The players
Michael Merino
He is one of the three business owners behind the Pank RiNo dispensary and the Dank by Pank cultivation operation.
Joh Caraluzzi
He serves as a business owner for the newly opened Denver cannabis storefront.
Mike Melton
He is a partner in the ownership group that renovated and launched the 3100 Blake Street facility.
The details
The facility features interior flooring painted to mimic sand and water alongside a convenient to-go window for pre-orders. Owners Michael Merino, Joh Caraluzzi, and Mike Melton also manage a separate commercial growing operation called Dank by Pank.
Timeline
RiNo Supply Co. closed its operations in 2025.
The owners acquired the 3100 Blake St property in June 2026.
Pank RiNo opened in October 2026.
A grand opening party is scheduled for April 20, 2027.
Market Landscape
The opening of a new dispensary represents a localized investment attempt amid the broader five-year Colorado cannabis market downturn. This launch tests the resilience of the RiNo retail corridor following the departure of previous operators.
Local shoppers can now utilize a dedicated to-go window for pre-ordered cannabis products at the new Blake Street location. Customers should note that the facility is currently stocking specific brands like 710 Labs and Green Dot Labs.
The takeaway
The transformation of the 3100 Blake Street site into an immersive, themed space highlights how businesses are using niche aesthetics to attract foot traffic. Consumers interested in local retail trends can monitor the site's upcoming expansion of its in-house flower inventory in 2027.
What happens next
The owners have scheduled a grand opening party for the facility on April 20, 2027.
Further reading
For more on the retail environment in the city, visit Denver Openings & Closings.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Denver Westword.
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