NM Medical Cannabis Patients

12/19/2025

12/19/2025

Breaking News: President Trump Reclassifies Cannabis to Schedule III Drug!

Read the full story here: https://cannabisnow.com/trump-reclassifies-cannabis-to-schedule-iii-drug/

12/18/2025

Rio Grande Analytics is a State approved Cannabis Testing Laboratory located in Albuquerque and Las Cruces, NM. We offer State required full panel testing for flower, concentrates, edibles, and more, testing for recreational home growers, and R&D testing.

12/14/2025

The New Mexico State Park Lifetime Veteran Pass provides free, unlimited access to all state parks. This benefit includes both day-use and overnight camping, allowing eligible Veterans to enjoy New Mexico’s outdoors year-round without paying standard entry or campsite fees. It does not include reservation processing charges, group shelters, special event sites, or cabin rentals.

The pass is part of a collaborative effort between the New Mexico Department of Veterans’ Services (NMDVS) and the State Parks Division, under the Energy, Minerals, and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD).

Veterans interested in applying must submit the required documentation and application to NMDVS to obtain the pass.

Required Documentation to apply for the pass:

1. A completed application form

2. A copy of DD 214, NOAA Form 56-16, or PHS Form 1867 (NOTE: any Department of Defense Document submitted in place of a DD 214, which does not verify dates and character of service, will not be accepted)

3. Proof of New Mexico residency
• Copy of Current New Mexico Driver’s License/ NM State-issued picture ID.
• Copy of Current NM Voter’s Registration
• Latest copy of NM Personal Income Tax Return

Upon approval, Veterans will receive a vehicle hang-tag pass that must be displayed while using the parks. The park pass is non-transferable.

For Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) on rules and how to obtain and use the pass, visit: bit.ly/4i2dKH9

Visit the NMDVS website at https://www.nmdvs.org/ for the application and more information.

12/12/2025

A federally funded study published by the American Medical Association (AMA) is adding more evidence that ma*****na can serve as an effective substitute for opioids in chronic pain treatment. The study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Internal Medicine on Monday,....

12/08/2025

12/06/2025

We are incredibly excited to share that we won in Albuquerque The Magazine 's Best of the City Awards for the fifth year in a row. Thank you to everyone who voted for us, those who continue to trust us everyday for your medicine. We are so grateful to be in your community and look forward to continuing to many more years to come. Cheers!🥂

12/01/2025

Early Voting Opens Today for Albuquerque Runoff Election

Early voting for Albuquerque’s 2025 runoff election begins today, Dec. 1, at 17 locations citywide. Voters will decide the races for Mayor and City Council Districts 1 and 3 after no candidate reached 50% in November.

Clerk Michelle S. Kavanaugh is urging residents to plan ahead due to the shortened six-day early voting window and fewer Election Day sites.

Who Can Vote:
Only Albuquerque residents may participate, and you did not need to vote in November to be eligible. Eligibility can be checked at NMVote.org.

Early Voting:
• Dec. 1–6, 10 a.m.–7 p.m.
• 17 locations
• Same Day Registration available

Election Day (Dec. 9):
• 50 voting locations (down from 74)
• Polls open 7 a.m.–7 p.m.
• Same Day Registration available

Absentee:
The request deadline has passed. Completed ballots must be received by 7 p.m. on Dec. 9 and can be mailed, dropped off at any polling place, or placed in an official drop box.

12/01/2025

Archaeologists have uncovered typical “ma*****na” braziers and burned stones dating back to around 500 B.C. in tombs located deep within Central Asia’s Pamir Mountains. Residue analysis suggests that strong cannabis was intentionally used in ancient burial rites, highlighting a ritualistic aspect of this early culture.

The evidence comes from Jirzankal Cemetery, where a team led by archaeologist Yimin Yang from the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing documented the findings. The braziers, often accompanied by burned stones, would have been used to release the aromatic smoke of cannabis, possibly as part of ceremonial practices intended to honor the dead or facilitate spiritual journeys.

These discoveries provide a rare glimpse into prehistoric ritual use of psychoactive plants, demonstrating both cultural sophistication and spiritual beliefs in ancient Central Asian societies. The findings underscore the long-standing human relationship with cannabis, extending back more than 2,500 years.

12/01/2025

🌿 Top Reasons to Get Your Medical Cannabis Card in New Mexico

✔️ Job Protections
NM law protects registered medical patients from being fired just for a positive drug test (unless it’s a federal/safety-sensitive job). Your card shows legal medical use.

✔️ Lower Costs & Tax Savings
Medical patients pay less in taxes and often get better pricing than recreational customers. Your medicine becomes more affordable.

✔️ Higher Purchase & Possession Limits
Medical patients can legally buy more and stronger product — essential for chronic pain and long-term treatment.

✔️ Access to Medical-Grade Products
Stronger potency, better dosing, and more consistent quality tailored for actual medical conditions.

✔️ Legal Protection as a Patient
Your card is proof of medical authorization under state law — protecting you from misunderstandings, stigma, and unnecessary legal issues.

✔️ Caregiver Access (If Needed)
You can assign someone to legally help you obtain and manage your medication if you’re disabled, sick, or mobility-limited.

✔️ Continuity of Care
Your use is backed by a licensed medical provider and tied to a legitimate health condition — not just recreational use.

✔️ Better Long-Term Stability
If you rely on cannabis daily for PTSD, chronic pain, anxiety, inflammation, or neurological issues, having a medical card keeps your access reliable and uninterrupted