Is Weed Legal in New Mexico?
Comprehensive legal status information for Weed in New Mexico
Recreational and medical use legal in New Mexico
Recreational Use
Adults 21 and older can legally purchase, possess, and use cannabis in new mexico.
Purchase Limits
Typically limited to 1 ounce (28 grams) per transaction for adults.
Where to Buy
Licensed dispensaries are available throughout the state/region.
Important Notes
- Public consumption may still be restricted
- Driving under the influence is illegal
- Federal law still classifies cannabis as illegal (US only)
- Cannot cross state/country borders with cannabis
Recent News
Latest updates from trusted news sources
Trump signed an order on marijuana. What it means for New Mexico
An executive order signed by President Donald Trump orders the U.S. Justice Department to recategorize marijuana from a Schedule I drug to a Schedule III drug. Marijuana was categorized as a ...
A ‘game changer’: For New Mexico’s cannabis industry, Trump’s reclassification order signals new possibilities
Cannabis flower at Verdes Cannabis in Albuquerque’s Northeast Heights on Tuesday. President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order aimed at expediting the reclassification of cannabis from
Federal drug recategorization of cannabis opens doors for pharmaceutical research
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) –President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday downgrading cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule three. For decades, the federal government said cannabis had no medical
Marijuana reclassified: a shift NM cannabis leaders say could boost research and cut taxes
"This is the most significant policy change in 56 years in cannabis," Matt Kennicott, Executive Director & Co-founder of the Cannabis Association of New Mexico told KOAT on Thursday. He expressed a ..
Is weed legal in Texas? What to know on marijuana, CBD and THCA
As state leaders continue to battle over the legality of marijuana in Texas, the laws regarding the drug can confuse Texans. Marijuana continues to be illegal in the state of Texas, but El Pasoans ...
Policy History
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Recreational and medical use legal in New Mexico
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