New Mexico's cannabis market faces a crisis due to water hauling bans, impacting small operators while corporate farms remain unaffected. Regulatory confusion and inadequate support threaten local growers, leading to closures and potential lawsuits. The situation emphasizes the need for proper infrastructure to support small businesses in the evolving cannabis landscape.
New Mexico’s Cannabis War: One Year Later—Has Anything Changed?
New Mexico's cannabis industry remains troubled despite increased enforcement efforts and regulatory changes. Legal businesses struggle against illegal sales and preferential treatment for larger operators. Issues such as oversaturation and regional disparities persist, with critics emphasizing the need for fair enforcement. The state's unique cannabis model is at risk without timely reforms.
New Mexico’s New Plan to Police Pot: More Red Tape or Real Change?
New Mexico lawmakers are proposing a bold new step to tackle the black market by arming the Cannabis Control Division with police power. But will adding a layer of enforcement make a dent in illegal sales, or is this just another bureaucratic delay tactic?
New Mexico’s Cannabis Industry Struggles With Oversaturation and Illicit Market: A PCM Follow-up
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
Border Burn: New Mexico’s High Stakes Standoff Over Green Gold
Dive into the chaotic world of New Mexico's border battles where legal cannabis growers are clashing with federal forces. This tale of rebellion highlights the absurdity and tension of America's fragmented drug policies