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Fined and stripped of his marijuana license, Dineh Benally keeps on growing

Fined and stripped of his marijuana license, Dineh Benally keeps on growing

Ed Williams, Searchlight New Mexico Three months ago, New Mexico issued a $1 million fine to embattled Navajo marijuana grower…
COVID is pushing thousands of Chinese immigrant workers into the marijuana business—sometimes leading to exploitation and labor trafficking

COVID is pushing thousands of Chinese immigrant workers into the marijuana business—sometimes leading to exploitation and labor trafficking

MONTEREY PARK, Calif. — Irving Lin, a jovial entrepreneur in his late 60’s, wanted to share a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, a…
Which legislative races could decide the fate of marijuana legalization

Which legislative races could decide the fate of marijuana legalization

It is unlikely that recreational-use cannabis legalization will be the sole deciding factor for New Mexico voters when they fill…
A massive hemp empire is accused of growing illegal marijuana and sowing violence on the Navajo reservation

A massive hemp empire is accused of growing illegal marijuana and sowing violence on the Navajo reservation

SHIPROCK, N.M. — In the fertile northeast corner of the Navajo Nation, fields that only months ago were traditional open-air…
Mixed responses to suggestions from marijuana legalization work group

Mixed responses to suggestions from marijuana legalization work group

A group convened by the governor and tasked with crafting a framework for cannabis legalization released their full recommendations on…
House passes marijuana legalization, sends to Senate

House passes marijuana legalization, sends to Senate

After a three-hour debate Thursday night, the state House of Representatives by a narrow margin — 36-34 — approved a…
Dueling bills lay out different visions for recreational marijuana

Dueling bills lay out different visions for recreational marijuana

Very different visions for legalizing cannabis in New Mexico are a bit closer to becoming reality after legislative hearings on…
Latest marijuana legalization effort begins in NM House

Latest marijuana legalization effort begins in NM House

Recreational marijuana would become legal for people 21 or older in New Mexico and the state could tax marijuana sold…
Despite increased acceptance, obstacles remain for legalizing recreational marijuana

Despite increased acceptance, obstacles remain for legalizing recreational marijuana

A majority of New Mexico voters support legalizing recreational marijuana. And a governor who opposes the idea will leave office…
Sessions’ marijuana decision likely won’t impact medical marijuana

Sessions’ marijuana decision likely won’t impact medical marijuana

The U.S. Department of Justice does not appear to be concerned with medical cannabis producers or patients, including those in…
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