Cannabis

Regulators revoke license of Albuquerque cannabis business

281 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — New Mexico regulators revoked the license of an Albuquerque cannabis business and ordered them to pay nearly $300,000 in fines. According to the NM Regulations and Licensing Division, Golden Roots is the third cannabis business to have its license revoked. They are reportedly the first

Why the number of dispensaries is concerning the cannabis industry

292 Views   There are more than 1,000 licensed dispensaries in New Mexico. Professionals in the cannabis industry speak on why it may worry them. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — In the most recent report from the state, New Mexico’s cannabis industry brought in more than $30 million every month from March to

Jim Belushi launches cannabis strain in New Mexico

356 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Fans of Jim Belushi may recognize a particular sitcom opener but we are talking cannabis – According to Jim. With his trusty dog, Taro, by his side, Belushi was in New Mexico talking about his passion project.

State wants to educate public on safe use of marijuana

305 Views   The Regulation and Licensing Department acknowledges the benefits cannabis has brought to New Mexico — but still wants to cover a few things about it. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The addition of recreational and medicinal marijuana has its perks according to local businesses and health experts, but state departments, like

New statewide ad campaign encourages cannabis safety

316 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — New Mexico’s recreational marijuana industry is bringing new opportunities and new concerns to residents across the state. On Wednesday, the state’s Cannabis Control Division launched a new ad campaign reminding New Mexicans about the rules and regulations surrounding the drug.

A look at the first year of legal adult-use cannabis sales in New Mexico

371 Views   This week, former New Mexico Congresswoman Yvette Herrell announces she is running again for the Second Congressional District seat. Also, KC Counts talks to Ben Lewinger Executive Director of the New Mexico Cannabis Chamber of Commerce about the first year of legal adult-use cannabis in the state.

New Mexico legislators consider creating cannabis police

466 Views   SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico’s cannabis industry is booming, according to sales data. Since recreational sales began in 2021, retailers have sold hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth. But does the industry need more oversight?

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