Decriminalize Nature Albuquerque

09/11/2025

New legalization will soon increase New Mexican’s access to psilocybin for therapeutic use in the treatment of death anxiety and depression for those with advanced and terminal illness. This effort has included a number of lawsuits in federal court raising issues as to the application of Right to Try laws and has included a Petition to reschedule psilocybin from Schedule I to Schedule II. In February 2025, this petition will likely be transmitted to HHS and FDA for evaluation and a scheduling recommendation. We will hear from Seattle palliative care physician Dr. Sunil Aggarwal, the petitioner.

Right to Try laws, which (in theory), provide patients with a life-threatening conditions a shortcut to access “investigational treatment options.” Recognizing that such patients do not have the luxury of time to await the slow process of new drug approval. Many veterans, children with rare diseases, and elderly people with terminal illness will benefit from this rescheduling. This finding will significantly impact the way psilocybin is used. Early next year, medical psilocybin should be legally prescribe-able and dispensed for legitimate medical purposes and will ease access for research purposes. We will discuss this and other emergent issues in the psychedelic landscape with New Mexican palliative care physicians and death doulas, including Dr. Van Warren, Dr. Sunil Aggarwal, Danielle Slupesky, and Dr. Lida Fatemi.

New Mexico has a growing death doula community, along with palliative care with psilocybin, are new specializations attending to patients with existential and spiritual distress or pain. We thought it was important to discuss updates on therapeutic advancements in psilocybin’s application including the Right to Try Act and access to ceremonial models of psilocybin administration.

Hosted by Decriminalize Psychedelics New Mexico:
Death Doulas in New Mexico
Nov 19, 2025 10AM Mountain Time
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Psilocybin Rescheduling impacts on Death Doula and Palliative Care in New Mexico— Panel Discussion Nov 19

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21/02/2025

This is a 10-week online group that will allow people to process their experiences and also provides a deep dive into the cultural, political, medicinal, philosophical and historical aspects of three keystone plant medicines. Email orozcoj@unm.edu for more details.

31/01/2025

The Medical Psilocybin Act—Senate Bill 219 was submitted last night in the New Mexico Legislature! This bill could shape New Mexico’s medical psilocybin framework.
Senators from both parties are supporting medical psilocybin mushroom program to address the mental health crisis.
Sponsors of Senate Bill 219 include Senator Jeff Steinborn, D-Las Cruces and Rep. Andrea Romero, D-Santa Fe. The program would make access available by Dec. 31, 2027, under which people could receive psilocybin treatment for ailments including major depression, post-traumatic stress and substance use disorders, end-of-life care and other conditions approved by the state Department of Health.
“Psilocybin research is revolutionizing mental health care, offering hope to patients battling depression, PTSD, and anxiety," Romero said in a statement. "With this legislation, New Mexico is leading the charge in treatment innovation, setting a powerful precedent for compassionate and science-backed care.”
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The Full bill:

https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?Chamber=S&LegType=B&LegNo=219&year=25

21/01/2025

Come join us to discuss current psilocybin legislation within the state of New Mexico, primarily a bill championed by Senator (D) Jeff Steinborn from Las Cruces. Attending this town hall are some of people that contributed to writing this legislation. You can participate in person at the town hall held February 8 at the FUSION or through zoom. Reach out to Sol Tryp via FB, IG, email (info@soltryp.org) or 575-570-1438.

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21/10/2024

‘Psilocybin Policy & Research in New Mexico’ Oct 21 at Guild Cinema

Given that Senate Measure 12 passed last year the New Department of Health and UNM Hospital is working with the NM legislature to develop a psilocybin framework to integrate into the New Mexico healthcare system. There will be a panel and public discussion on October 21 at 8pm. The panel includes Hanifa Washington, a
Cultural Activist;
Lawrence Leeman MD, a Physician Researcher; Crystal Romero, a veteran and Military Justice Advocate; James Brown, a Pharmacist & Veteran; Joaquin Orozco, a veteran and Counselor; Marisa C De Baca, a Social Worker and President of the New Mexico Psychedelic Science Society. More information about this event: https://www.guildcinema.com/movies/music-for-mushrooms---a-new-doc-by-%26-about-musician-east-forest-a.k.a.-krishna-trevor-oswalt

12/08/2024

You're invited to the South West Funga Fest in beautiful Nambe New Mexico. It's a psychedelic low cost, family friendly event with tent spaces and vegan meals provided. It's August 23-25, with sliding scale and work trades available. Here is more info: https://southwestfungafest.com/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1fnnJEiaJUXdPKIj7Lp6a0DTtGvBMNIXGqUr7cv7zmak-z44rS02YmWPo_aem_4vLTKNLp9eev8dt2K6fWbg

29/04/2024

Posting an endorsement for the advocacy work of Decriminalize Psychedelics New Mexico (DPNM) Join their email list at decrimpsychnm@gmail.com and Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/decrimpsychnm?igsh=Y3Z4YXl5MDd2ZHc2&utm_source=qr

17/04/2024

Come help build a community nature mandala! Free class April 20th at the West Mesa Community Center 🌈

Hi friends! We are hosting a community Nature Mandala project April 27th, from 2 to 5pm. Kids, families and friends welcome -- Come help build a mandala!

We will host a free presentation showing how to build mandalas on April 20, 6-7pm at the West Mesa Community Center.
🌼 A collaborative land-based art project led by Ramona Teo & Monika Skiba.
🌼 Featuring live music by Casey Mraz trio.
🌼 Free paletas from Pop Fizz!
🌼 Park games and education with Conservation Carnivale.
You can help by gathering materials in advance! Large quantities of similar items are ideal.

Examples of things from nature to gather:

- A bucket of river rocks
- A bundle of sticks
- A bin full of pinecones
- A bouquet of flowers
- A basket of apples
- A box of pine needles
- A bag of bird seed, rice or cereal

Here is more info about the event: https://facebook.com/events/s/community-nature-mandala/740315554951460/
Thanks!! 🙏🏽

03/04/2024

The New Mexico Psychedelic Science Society is helping to host a comedy benefit this coming Thursday. We will be collecting signatures and emails, and passing out information about the next legislative campaign. Come meet the NMPPS board members and president. There will be other people from the psychedelic community besides New Mexico Psychedelic Science Society
At the Lobo theater, doors open at 6:30 and the show starts at 7:30.

09/03/2024

24/02/2024

The New Mexico Department of Health will explore establishing a regulatory framework for a state-level psilocybin program.

Link to article: https://www.marijuanamoment.net/new-mexico-governor-signs-psilocybin-therapy-and-research-resolution/?fbclid=PAAab4d58EvdJYUgE-uQaddbVRq3R48ed4fHtx_RD6a5TmLsHJea4tabtpiMU_aem_ARLrW0gnpkUtbCU9scOWtKYByLfM56d7eIVnMdQrziWEndL0DP7kjnZIkfbiTtoe_oo

15/02/2024

NM Senate Memorial 12 on Psilocybin Therapy Research passed the Full Senate 37/0 unanimously!🍄