Shaping the Future of Cannabis in New Mexico
Join us in advancing cannabis with purpose and professionalism in New Mexico
Tell Us What Matters Most to Your Business
The Cannabis Association of New Mexico (CANM) is working to identify the most pressing legislative and regulatory issues facing licensees across the state. Your feedback will guide our policy committee as we group key concerns into priority categories and advocate for change at the state level.
Your voice matters — please take a few minutes to share your insights.
The Cannabis Association of New Mexico
The Cannabis Association of New Mexico (CANM) was founded to support and advance the cannabis industry across our state. In a rapidly evolving landscape, you’re either at the table or on the table—and CANM ensures our industry has a powerful, unified voice in every conversation.
Our website serves as a comprehensive resource hub, offering the latest information on cannabis rules, regulations, news, and events. Whether you’re a business owner, advocate, policymaker, or industry supporter, you’ll find the tools and insights you need to stay informed and compliant.
Visit often to stay current—and sign up as a member to get involved, stay engaged, and help shape the future of cannabis in New Mexico. Signing up as a member gives you more than just access to information—it brings you into a statewide network of professionals working to shape a thriving, sustainable cannabis industry.
As our industry faces massive challenges and a constantly evolving regulatory landscape, it’s vital for us to stand together. We believe that the future of our industry should be shaped by those who live and breathe it every day—not by politicians or prohibitionists.
Cannabis updates
New Mexico
Man faces prison, fines for illegal pot, hemp farms on Navajo Nation
Dineh Benally began his scheme to develop a large illegal hemp and marijuana cultivation operation in 2018 in his home community of Shiprock, New Mexico, according to court documents. By 2020, the operation had expanded to 30 farms covering more than 400 acres,...
Border town cashes in on cannabis sales
Sunland Park uses $1.6 million annual windfall on youth sports, public safety The proliferation of cannabis shops in a town that treasures family and religious traditions doesn’t seem to faze Gildardo Serrano. “Let me tell you, the marijuana has always been here....
New Mexico marijuana sales on track to top $2 billion before year’s end
If current trends continue, New Mexico is expected to surpass $2 billion in cannabis sales by the end of the year. Numbers from the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department's (NMRLD) Cannabis Reporting Online Portal show the state has collected more than $1.93...
National
Medical Cannabis Program Reduces Opioid Use
Adults with chronic pain who participated in New York State's (NYS) Medical Cannabis Program were significantly less likely to require prescription opioids, according to a new study published today in JAMA Internal Medicine and led by researchers at Albert Einstein...
Trump’s DOJ Allows Federal Prosecutors to Enforce Simple Cannabis Possession Crimes
The Trump administration won’t be giving Americans who possess personal amounts of cannabis a free pass, apparently directing U.S. district attorneys’ offices to enforce federal prohibition laws. At least that’s according to Darin Smith, the U.S. Attorney for the...
US Attorney Will Begin ‘Rigorously’ Prosecuting People For Marijuana On Federal Land After Trump DOJ Rescinds Biden-Era Guidance
A U.S. attorney’s office says it will now begin “rigorously” prosecuting people over simple possession or use of marijuana on federal lands after the Trump administration rescinded Biden-era guidance that advised against taking such legal actions. The U.S. Attorney’s...
CALL TO ACTION
Did you know Border Patrol agents in New Mexico are seizing legally produced, state-compliant cannabis? So far, over $1.6 million worth has been confiscated. This ongoing issue is hurting local businesses and damaging our state’s economy.
Sign the petition today and urge our New Mexico Congressional Delegation to take action.
Join Us in Shaping the Future of Cannabis
Support the New Mexico cannabis industry by becoming a CANM member today. Together, we can advocate for smarter policies and a thriving market. Your membership makes a difference.