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Most of state is at turquoise level as vaccinations still grow
Nearly every county in New Mexico, including the state’s most populous counties, are set to be in the turquoise tier, which has the least capacity restrictions.
State agencies confirm medical cannabis purchase limits will not increase anytime soon
Two New Mexico state agencies confirmed on Wednesday in a letter that medical cannabis purchase limits will not increase, as it was previously suggested last month by a group of medical cannabis producers. Related: NM medical cannabis patients should not expect increased purchase limits any time soon In an official response to the group of five medical cannabis producers, New Mexico Department of Health Secretary Tracie Collins and state Regulation and Licensing Department Superintendent Linda Trujillo wrote that until commercial cannabis sales begin next year medical cannabis patients’ purchases will be limited to roughly eight ounces of cannabis in a rolling 90-day period.
Heinrich touts transmission, agriculture and hydrogen as ways to address the climate crisis
Sen. Martin Heinrich said this week reinstating methane regulations that former President Donald Trump rolled back will buy time to take the next steps to addressing the climate crisis. The Senate approved revoking the rollback of the methane regulations about a week ago and the House of Representatives, where the Democrats have the majority, will consider the measure this month.

Patrick Davis is the executive director of ProgressNow NM, a public advocacy organization advocating for progressive causes in New Mexico.

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