Marijuana businesses in compliance with Colorado law could face federal charges under new enforcement strategy
In an aggressive new tactic, the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Denver says it’s shifting its marijuana enforcement from busting illegal grow operations to targeting dispensaries that use their licensed businesses and legal grows as fronts for the more lucrative illegal drug trade. This new approach also could lead to federal charges being brought against marijuana […]
LAX allows pot in airport but TSA says it’s still a crime
LOS ANGELES — Here’s another thing travelers can consider bringing when a trip takes them through Los Angeles International Airport — marijuana. Just be careful about carrying it onto the plane. A written policy posted by airport police says small amounts of weed may now be brought into one of the world’s busiest airports. But, […]
Spoiler alert? Johnson Senate bid ups tension in New Mexico
SANTA FE, N.M. — Former presidential candidate Gary Johnson is setting his sights on a U.S. Senate seat from New Mexico as a Libertarian candidate, arguing that he can act as an influential swing vote and a voice of reason in bitterly divided Washington. The former governor wants to downsize federal spending to offset President […]
Good Luck at the Races
Rob M. Last week both New Mexico gubernatorial candidates faced off in a televised debate on KRQE. When questioned about recreational cannabis Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham took a huge swig from her water bottle and Rep. Steve Pearce just smirked. The first question: “Have either of you smoked pot?” Both answered they hadn’t (a little […]
Thieves crash stolen minivan into Colorado Springs pot dispensary, hit police car during escape
A team of alleged burglars crashed a stolen mini-van through the glass front entrance of the Native Roots Marijuana dispensary, stole containers of marijuana and then crashed into an oncoming police vehicle during their escape early Wednesday morning. The post Thieves crash stolen minivan into Colorado Springs pot dispensary, hit police car during escape appeared […]
New Mexico’s Elevated Support For Marijuana Legalization Could Color State a Deeper Shade of Blue
While New Mexico’s gubernatorial candidates debated the pros and cons of legalization last week, a poll published Sept. 21, 2018, shows how liberal Democrats may cash in on a green wave of support in November. The poll conducted by Research and Polling Inc. found that a majority of New Mexico voters support legislation to legalize […]
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