February 15, 2019

New Mexico: Bipartisan backing for marijuana legalization

SANTA FE – For years, most New Mexico Republicans have steadfastly opposed proposals to legalize recreational marijuana use.

But with an increasing number of states moving toward cannabis legalization, three Senate Republicans have teamed up with three Democratic colleagues on a bipartisan bill, filed Thursday, that would allow for the sale of marijuana through state-run stores.

“Marijuana is not coming – it’s here,” said Sen. Mark Moores, R-Albuquerque, one of bill’s sponsors. “What is worrisome to us is if we don’t try to get ahead of it.”

More here: https://www.abqjournal.com/1280959/bipartisan-backing-for-marijuana-legalization.html

February 11, 2019

New Mexico: Marijuana legalization bill advances in House

https://www.lcsun-news.com/story/news/local/new-mexico/legislature/2019/02/10/new-mexico-marijuana-legalization-advances-house/2831113002/

Sorry for the usual ad popups. I was able to click them away.

Anyway, a bill advanced out of one committee to allow legalization in NM. We'll see what happens. I hope the bill makes it all the way to Governor Lujan-Grisham, and she signs it into law.