Retail Marijuana Sales Begin in New Mexico Despite Federal Cannabis Prohibition
SANTA FE, N.M. (April 1, 2022) – Beginning today, adults 21 and older can buy marijuana and marijuana products in New Mexico despite ongoing federal prohibition on the same. Last year, New Mexico legalized marijuana for adult use. Under the law, adults 21 and...
Now in Effect: New Mexico Law Creates State Process to End Qualified Immunity
SANTA FE, N.M. (July 1, 2021) – Today, a New Mexico law that creates a process to sue in state court when government agents use excessive force or take other actions that violate individual rights without the possibility of “qualified immunity” as a defense went into...
Now in Effect: New Mexico Legalizes Marijuana Despite Federal Prohibition
SANTA FE, N.M. (June 29, 2021) – As of today, adults can legally use marijuana in New Mexico despite ongoing federal cannabis prohibition. A coalition of five Democrats introduced House Bill 2 (HB2) on March 30 during a special session. Under the law, adults 21 and...