Shaping the Future of Cannabis in New Mexico
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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
New Mexico Environment Department bans production of synthetic hemp in the state
The New Mexico Environment Department is doing what it can to regulate deceptive hemp products sold in stores by issuing an emergency ruling to ban the manufacturing of synthetic cannabinoids in New Mexico. “They’re putting something in their body without knowing what...
NM Supreme Court clarifies warrantless search legality during hazy cannabis era
Before New Mexico legalized adult-use cannabis in 2021, the state had briefly decriminalized the possession of small amounts of marijuana. That law, which was only in place for about two years before being usurped by legalization, played a key role in a state Supreme...
Tax hike to squeeze New Mexico cannabis dispensaries, buyers, owners say
As the specter of more tax hikes looms, Anthony Luna did some grim arithmetic and articulated the dilemma he said he and other owners of cannabis dispensaries face: Drop prices on prerolled joints and other retail items or pass on the cost to consumers. Members of New...
National
Government-Backed Study From Japan Finds No Evidence That Marijuana Is A ‘Gateway Drug’
A new study looking into patterns of drug use in Japan casts further doubt on the notion that marijuana is a gateway drug, concluding that cannabis use in the country usually comes after people first use alcohol and tobacco, and that they rarely go on to use other...
New DEA Admin Sidelines Cannabis Rescheduling Despite Earlier Promises
Terrance C. Cole, the newly appointed Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), failed to mention the stalled cannabis rescheduling process in a recent release outlining his eight top priorities for the federal agency. During his confirmation...
There are many illegal marijuana farms, but federal agents targeted California’s biggest legal one
There are thousands of illegal marijuana farms around the country. But when the federal government decided to stage one of its largest raids since President Donald Trump took office in January, it picked the biggest legal grower in California. Nearly two weeks later,...
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.