More good news! Welcome to the "Cannabis Revolution", New Mexico! New Mexico legalizes recreational marijuana New Mexico legalizes recreational marijuana by MORGAN LEE Associated Press Monday, April 12th 2021 Marijuana plant leaves (credit: Getty) SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday formally enacted adult-use cannabis legalization in the state of New Mexico, signing into law a measure approved by the state Legislature after the governor called them into a special session for that purpose late last month. People age 21 and over will be allowed to buy and possess up to 2 ounces (28 grams) of marijuana outside their homes. Home marijuana growers will be allowed to grow up to six plants per person, or 12 per household. The scent of marijuana will no longer be grounds for police seizures. “The legalization of adult-use cannabis paves the way for the creation of a new economic driver in our state with the promise of creating thousands of good-paying jobs for years to come,” said Gov. Lujan Grisham. “We are going to increase consumer safety by creating a bona fide industry. We’re going to start righting past wrongs of this country’s failed war on drugs. And we’re going to break new ground in an industry that may well transform New Mexico’s economic future for the better.” (snipped for length) Here's the "time frame" part from later in the article- "The governor’s signature today launches an administrative process that will culminate in the launch of commercial sales for adults no later than April 1, 2022. The issuance of licenses to conduct commercial cannabis activity will begin no later than Jan. 1, 2022." Sounds like it is time for all of you in New Mexico to dig out those couple of "bag seeds" you stashed away! Even with a slow-maturing, tropical-type sativa, you'll harvest long before any legal sales happen! Have a very happy 4/20! Granny
And I just ran across this, which could be useful in case you are thinking of working in a dispensary next year. Having taken classes on MMJ would give you a big advantage when looking for a job! New Mexico college offering cannabis course Northern New Mexico College offers marijuana class ESPAÑOLA, N.M. (KRQE) – Recreational marijuana could soon be a booming industry in New Mexico. Just like the film and brewing businesses, colleges will be looking to train the workforce. Northern New Mexico College is getting in the game early by launching a new class. Lawmakers are betting on cannabis as the next lucrative industry in New Mexico and colleges are beginning to develop programs to train and certify people for jobs in the industry. “Right now is the time for people who want to get into cannabis to begin finding the venues that they need to become educated and trained,” said instructor Ishmael Mondragon. Northern New Mexico College will be offering an online class in June called ‘The Cannabis Establishment Technician Course,’ a catch-all to help those interested, learn about the medical marijuana industry. “What we’re offering with the cannabis establishment program is that it’s going to catch you up on the last 14 years of cannabis in New Mexico while preparing you for what’s to come in New Mexico,” said Mondragon. (snipped) Granny