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. . mrs.24 red dress
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
Industry says kids’ safety not ‘black and white’ as lawmakers weigh new cannabis packaging
As a lifelong cannabis user and family man, Pharmers Quality founder Don Romero says he always knew his kids might take an interest in the substance at the center of his business and off-duty downtime. The solution, he said, was to treat cannabis just like he did the...
Cannabis, weight loss drug calls on the rise for New Mexico’s poison control center
In LaDonna Bonnin’s line of work, the details really matter. As associate director of the New Mexico Poison and Drug Information Center, Bonnin is among the leaders of a team of pharmacists whose job is to advise callers on what to do after exposure to potentially...
Woman injured after shooting at Peña Blanca cannabis dispensary
A shooting Tuesday evening at a cannabis dispensary in Sandoval County left a woman injured and a man facing charges of aggravated assault, aggravated battery and negligent use of a deadly weapon. Colin Dana Sandoval, owner of Loonie Zoonie Cannabis in Peña Blanca,...
National
IRS digs in on marijuana rescheduling as MSOs’ 280E bill balloons
Cannabis companies owe the IRS $1.6 billion and counting in past-due 280E-related bills, and marijuana rescheduling is unlikely to change that, the agency said in recent filings. Major marijuana multistate operators owe more than $1.6 billion in back taxes...
IRS Files First Response to Common Industry 280E Arguments
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently filed its first written response to arguments used widely by cannabis taxpayers as justification for not paying Section 280E taxes. The closely-watched U.S. Tax Court case, New Mexico Top Organics v. Commissioner, has been...
New Mexico cannabis operators lose federal lawsuit over Border Protection seizures
Eight licensed New Mexico marijuana companies who sued U.S. Customs and Border Protection after agents seized more than $1 million worth of legal cannabis had their lawsuit dismissed by a federal judge on Monday. Because cannabis remains an illegal Schedule 1...
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.