I am writing today to announce the closure of the New Mexico Independent. After three and a half years of operation in New Mexico, the board of the American Independent News Network, has decided to shift publication of its news…
While environmental activists played their part yesterday during demonstrations at the capitol building, going so far as to dress up as solar panels and to sing the tune of “You Are My Sunshine,” their counterparts, the anti-cap-and-trade contingency who has…
Roughly one quarter of University of New Mexico students are unimpressed with the state’s flagship public school, according to a survey that questioned college students about their higher education experiences.
New Jersey will become the 14th state to legalize medical marijuana if Gov. Chris Christie signs a bill on his desk. The state modeled its legislation on New Mexico’s highly regulated medical marijuana program, although it may ultimately become even more restrictive. The New Jersey Star-Ledger took a look at New Mexico’s program, and Colorado’s program, as part of it’s “Pot as panacea” series. The series, including a 13 minute mini-documentary, contrasts the two states, which are viewed as polar opposites. Colorado’s dispensary system is much more permissive than New Mexico’s state-licensed nonprofit model, which has been criticized for not licensing enough dispensaries to meet the demand for the drug.
In the documentary, army veteran and patient advocate Paul Culkin, explains why the drug is beneficial for those who suffer with post traumatic stress disorder. There is also an interesting segment showing a long-time AIDS patient making a purchase in Colorado. Secretary Vigil closes the piece by saying he ultimately hopes the critical components of marijuana will one day be sold in pharmacies via a prescription.
