Articles tagged with "new mexico"
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Cannabis Decriminalization Proposed for New Mexico’s Biggest City
The Associated Press - Published on March 6, 2018Read moreThe change would make cannabis possession without a medical marijuana referral a citable offense in Albuquerque that can come with a $25 ticket but no jail time.
New Mexico Leaders Want to Give Opioid Patients MMJ Access
Sara Brittany Somerset - Published on February 12, 2018Read moreOpioid use disorder (OUD) kills 500 residents every year. But New Mexico’s health secretary refuses to add it as a medical cannabis qualifying condition.
New Mexico’s New Legalization Bill Is Shockingly Good. Too Bad It Won’t Pass.
Ben Adlin - Published on February 1, 2018Read moreThe bill is remarkably comprehensive, but don’t get your hopes up just yet—even the bill’s supporters acknowledge it’s unlikely to pass this year.
New Mexico Considers Lower Penalties for Cannabis Possession
The Associated Press - Published on January 24, 2018Read moreDemocratic Sen. Joseph Cervantes of Las Cruces introduced a bill that would provide a purely monetary penalty for low-level marijuana violations. The changes would free up resource for courts, prosecutors and defense attorneys.
New Mexico May Add Opioid Use Disorder as a Qualifying Condition
Lisa Rough - Published on November 3, 2017Read moreA new petition could add opioid use disorder as a qualifying condition for medical marijuana in New Mexico, but will the Health Secretary allow it?
There’s a 3 in 5 Chance That New Mexico’s Next Governor Will Back Legalization
Gage Peake - Published on September 20, 2017Read moreThings are looking up for cannabis advocates in New Mexico, as three of the five candidates in the gubernatorial race support cannabis legalization.
New Mexico Group Protests Use of ‘Pharmaceutical’ by Local Dispensary
Gage Peake - Published on July 7, 2017Read moreA local anti-drug group in New Mexico is protesting the use of the word “pharmaceutical” by a cannabis dispensary in Carlsbad, NM.
State of the Leaf: Nevada Might Let You Light Up
Lisa Rough - Published on March 8, 2017Read moreFrom Arkansas to Ireland, we’ve got the latest cannabis legislation updates and how the changes may affect you.
State of the Leaf: House Republican Wants to Deschedule Cannabis
Lisa Rough - Published on March 1, 2017Read moreA House GOP wants to deschedule cannabis, California is trying to protect the industry, and Denmark residents overwhelmingly support medical marijuana.
State of the Leaf: Peruvian President Wants to Legalize MMJ
Lisa Rough - Published on February 15, 2017Read moreFrom Arkansas to Guam, stay informed on the cannabis legislation and policy news across the globe.