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Cannabis and Indigenous Communities | 11.17.20

Close-up of a dewy cannabis leaf.

A missing piece of most cannabis conversations in New Mexico, whether it has to do with medical or the potential for legalization of recreational- use, is how Indigenous Communities are impacted. It’s a complicated scenario, especially when you consider the 23 Tribes in our state are all sovereign nations. This week on “Growing Forward” we…

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Testing and Regulations | 11.10.20

Cannabis colas in a glass jar, next to tongs and a digital scale.

The clock is officially ticking, if New Mexico wants to legalize recreational-use cannabis. That’s because voters in Arizona approved a measure last week, legalizing the drug in another neighboring state. Lawmakers and Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham will no doubt make it a top priority for the 2021 session, but there are many questions still to…

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