{"id":3615,"date":"2022-04-06T16:13:23","date_gmt":"2022-04-06T22:13:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nmblc.org\/?p=3615"},"modified":"2022-11-16T11:43:34","modified_gmt":"2022-11-16T18:43:34","slug":"cannabis-legalization-in-new-mexico-plus-ganja-freedom-fest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nmblc.org\/old-site\/cannabis-legalization-in-new-mexico-plus-ganja-freedom-fest\/","title":{"rendered":"Cannabis Legalization in New Mexico Plus Ganja Freedom Fest"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

NMBLC breaks down the legalization of cannabis in New Mexico and spotlights the Black-owned business Mujeres Campground\u2019s First Annual Ganja Freedom Fest.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The push to legalize cannabis in New Mexico goes back to 1999 with Governor Johnson\u2019s then controversial pro-legalization campaign that cost him members of his cabinet and subjected him to national ridicule. Johnson\u2019s actions<\/a> helped lay the foundation for where we are today. New Mexico\u2019s medical marijuana program launched in 2007. And on April 1st, the commercial sale of marijuana for recreational use became legal in New Mexico<\/a>, a year after Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed the legislation. The industry is expected to bring $300 million in sales to the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First Annual Ganja Freedom Fest<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Weed has been a central part of the Rastafari spiritual tradition<\/a>, originating in Jamaica and popularized by reggae superstar Bob Marley, since the 1940s. Rastafari owners of the Mujeres Valley Campground<\/a> are ready to celebrate New Mexico\u2019s opening up of the cannabis industry.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The owners of the Mujeres Valley Campground believe in the sacred healing properties of the cannabis plant and know that the freedom of this plant in New Mexico needs to be celebrated by Black, indigenous, people of color (BIPOC).<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Support a Black owned business at the 1st Annual Ganja Freedom Fest<\/a> happening April 15\u201317, 2022. Hosted by the owners of the Mujeres Valley Campground in Fence Lake, New Mexico, this family event<\/a> brings together the outdoors, camping, live musical performances, cannabis, wellness therapists, giveaways, and more. The music lineup<\/a> includes acts from in and outside the state, including NM\u2019s popular reggae\/rock band Reviva and Tuff Like Iron from Jamaica. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The gorgeous campground is located along the Great Continental Divide roughly 140 miles west of Albuquerque, New Mexico and boasts 20 acres of private space for registered attendees. Your ticket purchase<\/a> automatically enters you in the raffle drawing. Follow Ganja Freedom Fest on Instagram<\/a> for event updates and more giveaway opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ganja Freedom Fest on Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ganjafreedomfest\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tickets for Ganja Freedom Fest: https:\/\/www.eventhi.io\/event\/ganja-freedom-fest-5310<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cannabis and Law Enforcement in New Mexico<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After decades of criminalization and incarceration for marijuana use, the legalization of cannabis sales raises a question: What can we expect from law enforcement out on these streets? According to the Albuquerque Police Department (APD), the answer is simple: Don\u2019t make it their business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

APD\u2019s policy is that if you are age 21 or over, cannabis use is none of their business. Certain activities, however, are against the law and will be enforced. Read on for the list of DON\u2019Ts when it comes to cannabis use in New Mexico:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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