Testing and Regulations | 11.10.20

Growing Forward: Cannabis and New Mexico

The clock is officially ticking, if New Mexico wants to legalize recreational-use cannabis. That's because voters in Arizona approved a measure last week, legalizing the drug in another neighboring state. Lawmakers and Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham will no doubt make it a top priority for the 2021 session, but there are many questions still to be answered as the legislation is drafted. One of those questions as to do with testing and regulations. This week on Growing Forward, hosts Megan Kamerick and Andy Lyman dive into this issue as it relates to the state's medical program. As with most things, it turns out New Mexico is different than other states in how they handle testing and regulation, in a lot of different ways.

(Note: Interviews for Growing Forward were all conducted via Zoom as a part of our COVID-safe practices. Originally our plan was to do interviews in person, but in order to maintain social distancing and to keep everyone involved safe and healthy, we decided to use the technology available to us.)

Episode Music:
Blue Dot Sessions - "Greylock"

Blue Dot Sessions - " Two in the Back"

Blue Dot Sessions - " Distill"

Christian Bjoerklund - " Hallon"

Poddington Bear - "Good Times"

Growing Forward Logo Created By:

Katherine Conley

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"Growing Forward" is a collaboration between New Mexico Political Report and New Mexico PBS, and is funded through a grant from The New Mexico Local News Fund.

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