Bill would reduce penalties for drug possession
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Mere possession of any illegal drug — heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine — would no longer be a felony. Continue Reading
Measure allowing medical cannabis in public schools advances
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A legislative committee voted 6-0 to advance a bill granting school districts the power to let students use prescription marijuana. Continue Reading
The year for legal weed? Bill gets mixed reviews on both sides
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After years of efforts by drug-law reform advocates, could this be the year that New Mexico legalizes marijuana? There’s little doubt that the state is closer now than ever. Continue Reading
Latest bill to legalize marijuana gains steam in Legislature
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Cities and counties would be allowed to opt out of allowing retail marijuana sales. Continue Reading
The little Colorado town that pot built
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Legalizing marijuana can be great for the economy in small towns like Garden City, Colorado. New revenues have a smaller impact in large cities and on state budgets. Continue Reading
For addicted women, the year after childbirth is the deadliest
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Sleep deprivation, dramatic hormonal shifts and the day-to-day realities of caring for an infant create enormous stress for all women, but especially for those who are struggling to stay in recovery from drug use. Continue Reading
In Las Cruces, Sessions speaks about tougher immigration efforts
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The U.S. attorney general outlined the Trump administration’s immigration policies and enforcement plans. Continue Reading
ABQ City Council sends cannabis decriminalization to Keller’s desk
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The City of Albuquerque is one step closer to reducing the penalties for the possession of small amounts of cannabis. Continue Reading
Las Cruces lawmakers want state to allow cannabis to treat opioid addiction
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State Sen. Jeff Steinborn and Rep. Joanne Ferrary are pushing the Department of Health secretary to allow the treatment. Continue Reading
Give states freedom on marijuana laws
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If federalism is to work in any meaningful way, it cannot be applied selectively, based on what policymakers in Washington think of an issue. Continue Reading
Senate OKs reduced penalties for marijuana possession
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Supporters said the bill would reduce burdens on the criminal justice system. Continue Reading
House committee snubs out bill to legalize pot
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Legal recreational marijuana won’t be coming to New Mexico anytime soon. Continue Reading
Medical marijuana expansion bill clears Senate
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Medical marijuana patients will be able to possess more cannabis and producers will eventually be able to grow more if the bill becomes law. Continue Reading
Bill would let veterans get marijuana without medical diagnosis
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The bill would also increase the amounts of marijuana patients could possess and producers could grow. Continue Reading
Pot proposal advances in House but faces uncertain future
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Adults over 21 would be able to legally buy, possess and smoke marijuana under a bill that survived its first hearing Saturday in the state House of Representatives. Continue Reading