New Mexico’s cannabis industry is facing a dual threat: market oversaturation and a thriving illicit market. Despite the rapid growth in legal dispensaries, black market operations continue to undermine legitimate businesses, putting public health and safety at risk. Regulators struggle to enforce compliance as legal operators call for stronger oversight and protections
New Mexico Cannabis Market Faces Oversaturation, Dispensary Closures
New Mexico’s cannabis industry is on the verge of collapse as dispensaries are suffocated by oversaturation and illegal market competition. With over 3,000 cannabis licenses in a state of just over 2 million, retailers are struggling to survive
Shadow Trade: True Crime in the Drug World
Internal theft is bleeding the cannabis industry dry. From vault heists to armed robberies coordinated by employees, dispensary workers are turning criminal in this high-stakes game. Here’s how it’s all going down. Read the full story now
Maine’s Moldy Marijuana Sparks Emergency Recall
Maine’s first cannabis recall is here, and it’s no small issue. Moldy weed from Cannabis Cured is being pulled from shelves—here’s what went wrong
Cheech & Chong’s Cannabis Revolution Hits Oregon
Cheech & Chong’s Cannabis Company has officially partnered with Oregon’s DogHouse Farms, bringing their legendary status and commitment to quality into the legal cannabis market. Here’s what this partnership means for the industry and why it’s more than just a name on a label
Iowa’s Cannabis Conundrum: Laws, Culture, and the Push for Change
Iowa’s cannabis laws are among the most restrictive, but change is brewing. With grassroots efforts pushing for legalization, the state’s role in the 2024 election could be a turning point