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Podcast: New Mexico in Focus (A Production of NMPBS)
Episode: Legal Recreational Cannabis Sales Begin April 1, NM’s New State Engineer & Sustaining Local Journalism | 3.28.22
Description: Legal sales of recreational cannabis are set to begin April 1 in New Mexico. Our Line Opinion Panelists react to recent concerns from retailers concerned about supply. Plus, why the failure of recent legislation could mean more headaches on water rights and usage.
New Mexico has a new water boss under Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham. State Engineer Mike Hamman spoke with correspondent Laura Paskus about the state’s current water challenges, climate change, and infrastructure funding. They also talked about the cannabis industry and the demands it may place on water supplies and why New Mexico’s top wate...