House Bill 2 that allows for legalization and regulation of adult-use cannabis in New Mexico passed the House of Representatives March 31 with a vote of 38-32.

Sponsored by Reps. Javier Martínez, D-Albuquerque, Andrea Romero, D-Santa Fe, Deborah Armstrong, D-Albuquerque, Senator Katy Duhigg, D-Albuquerque, and Senate Majority Whip Linda Lopez, D-Albuquerque, House Bill 2: the Cannabis Regulation At legalizes and regulates the use, production, and sale of cannabis and cannabis products for adults 21 years and older. The bill implements a responsible, tightly-regulated system, establishing guidelines for licensure that prioritize diversity and equal opportunity.

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The first case of the U.K. variant of the coronavirus has hit the Navajo Nation, according to a press release from the tribe on March 30.




Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer wrote on their Facebook page that Strain Variant B.1.1.7 was confirmed through a COVID-19 test sample received in the “western portion” of the Nation.




The person who has it had in fact received the COVID-19 vaccine over a month before testing positive and being hospitalized, the release, citing local health officials, said. But this person is now at home recovering. Additionally, health officials conducted contact tracing on this case and confirmed no further...

SANTA FE – The state of New Mexico will grant approximately $170M of federal aid to New Mexicans for rental and utility assistance to households experiencing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The Department of Finance and Administration will administer the Emergency Rental Assistance Program in partnership with the City of Albuquerque. New Mexicans can apply for assistance at RentHelpNM.org beginning April 5, 2021.

"Identifying New Mexicans in need of rental and utility assistance will take a collaborative effort, so in addition to our efforts, we hope to collaborate with nonprofits and other entities for community outreach, Donnie Quintana, Local Government Division...

SANTA FE – The state of New Mexico will grant approximately $170M of federal aid to New Mexicans for rental and utility assistance to households experiencing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The Department of Finance and Administration will administer the Emergency Rental Assistance Program in partnership with the City of Albuquerque. New Mexicans can apply for assistance at RentHelpNM.org beginning April 5, 2021.

"Identifying New Mexicans in need of rental and utility assistance will take a collaborative effort, so in addition to our efforts, we hope to collaborate with nonprofits and other entities for community outreach, Donnie Quintana, Local Government Division...