/tags/medical-marijuana Medical Marijuana en-US Copyright Mon, 04 Apr 2022 21:56:34 GMT /news/2022-04-04/nms-recreational-cannabis-industry-goes-live As of April 1, adults in New Mexico can buy recreational marijuana, making it the latest Mountain West state to legalize cannabis as federal lawmakers consider broader decriminalization. Under the new law, anyone 21 and older can buy up to 2 ounces of recreational marijuana, and on Friday many New Mexicans lined up to shop. Mon, 04 Apr 2022 21:56:34 GMT /news/2022-04-04/nms-recreational-cannabis-industry-goes-live Emma Gibson /public-health-new-mexico/2019-07-24/ped-to-finalize-rules-for-medical-cannabis-in-schools As kids head back to school soon, districts must contend with a new state law allowing students with a medical marijuana prescription to take their… Thu, 25 Jul 2019 00:34:58 GMT /public-health-new-mexico/2019-07-24/ped-to-finalize-rules-for-medical-cannabis-in-schools Hannah Colton /local-news/2019-01-30/bill-would-allow-students-to-get-their-medical-cannabis-at-school State law prohibits public school students from using medical cannabis on campus. Lawmakers in Santa Fe advanced a bill Tuesday that would change that.As… Thu, 31 Jan 2019 04:17:02 GMT /local-news/2019-01-30/bill-would-allow-students-to-get-their-medical-cannabis-at-school Elaine Baumgartel /public-health-new-mexico/2018-04-03/abqs-cannabis-decriminalization-could-be-boon-for-patients There could be more peace of mind for people in Albuquerque who don’t qualify for the state’s medical cannabis program if Mayor Tim Keller signs a measure… Wed, 04 Apr 2018 00:53:02 GMT /public-health-new-mexico/2018-04-03/abqs-cannabis-decriminalization-could-be-boon-for-patients May Ortega /local-news/2016-06-22/state-auditor-keeping-an-eye-on-medical-marijuana-backlog New Mexicans applying for medical marijuana cards—or renewing them—are waiting too long before they hear back from the Department of Health, according to… Wed, 22 Jun 2016 23:25:11 GMT /local-news/2016-06-22/state-auditor-keeping-an-eye-on-medical-marijuana-backlog /local-news/2016-02-04/crunch-time-for-lawmakers-in-santa-fe There are less two weeks left in the 30-day legislative session. People, Power and Democracy's GwynethDoland has been up in Santa Fe covering state… Fri, 05 Feb 2016 00:47:55 GMT /local-news/2016-02-04/crunch-time-for-lawmakers-in-santa-fe /local-news/2014-10-29/voices-behind-the-vote-medical-marijuana-program-sparks-enthusiasm Edit | RemoveRobert Pack is a fourth generation cotton and alfalfa farmer from Eddy County. Although a registered Democrat, Pack says he has never voted… Wed, 29 Oct 2014 12:42:00 GMT /local-news/2014-10-29/voices-behind-the-vote-medical-marijuana-program-sparks-enthusiasm /local-news/2014-08-27/medical-cannabis-board-rejects-rule-changes The board that oversees New Mexico's medical marijuana program this week unanimously rejected rule changes proposed by the state Department of Health. Dr.… Thu, 28 Aug 2014 02:41:01 GMT /local-news/2014-08-27/medical-cannabis-board-rejects-rule-changes /local-news/2014-07-18/medical-pot-program-rule-changes-softened The state Department of Health will not be moving forward with two proposed rule changes to New Mexico’s medical marijuana program. The program’s… Fri, 18 Jul 2014 23:27:11 GMT /local-news/2014-07-18/medical-pot-program-rule-changes-softened /public-health-new-mexico/2014-05-21/will-nms-medical-marijuana-program-be-snuffed-out ¾ÅÉ«Íø Call In Show Thu. 5/22 8a: New Mexico’s Department of Health has announced proposed rule changes to the state's medical marijuana program. The… Wed, 21 May 2014 12:54:32 GMT /public-health-new-mexico/2014-05-21/will-nms-medical-marijuana-program-be-snuffed-out