With New Mexico’s cannabis market at a crossroads, a new association is stepping in to rally businesses, push reforms, and help guide the industry’s future.
On Tuesday, the Cannabis Association of New Mexico (CANM) announced its creation with membership open to all licensed cannabis and ancillary businesses in the state. The organization seeks to support cannabis growers, manufacturers, retailers, and other ancillary service providers.
The association will focus on education, industry best practices, and collective advocacy, with the goal of empowering members, sparking innovation, and driving economic growth across the state.
“The Cannabis Association of New Mexico (CANM) was established to fill a critical gap in the state’s cannabis industry—one left by years of ineffective or inconsistent advocacy,” CANM co-founder Matt Kennicott says in an emailed statement. “Our multi-tiered membership structure ensures that every cannabis business, large or small, has a seat at the table.”