/tags/decriminalization decriminalization en-US Copyright Thu, 12 Sep 2019 22:15:24 GMT /local-news/2019-09-12/records-show-little-planning-before-state-police-surge-in-abq Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham sent 50 state police officers to Albuquerque this summer to fight escalating violent crime. Public records show there wasn’t… Thu, 12 Sep 2019 22:15:24 GMT /local-news/2019-09-12/records-show-little-planning-before-state-police-surge-in-abq Marisa Demarco /public-health-new-mexico/2018-04-03/abqs-cannabis-decriminalization-could-be-boon-for-patients There could be more peace of mind for people in Albuquerque who don’t qualify for the state’s medical cannabis program if Mayor Tim Keller signs a measure… Wed, 04 Apr 2018 00:53:02 GMT /public-health-new-mexico/2018-04-03/abqs-cannabis-decriminalization-could-be-boon-for-patients May Ortega /public-health-new-mexico/2018-03-06/albuquerque-could-drop-jail-time-for-some-cannabis-possession A proposal to decriminalize recreational cannabis in Albuquerque would do away with jail time and shrink fines. Co-sponsorAlbuquerque City Councilor Pat… Wed, 07 Mar 2018 00:53:51 GMT /public-health-new-mexico/2018-03-06/albuquerque-could-drop-jail-time-for-some-cannabis-possession May Ortega /public-health-new-mexico/2015-03-24/public-health-in-the-2015-session Psychiatric Meds In School—PASSEDIf parents refuse to give their child psychiatric medicine, the school can’t prevent the student from participating in… Wed, 25 Mar 2015 01:40:06 GMT /public-health-new-mexico/2015-03-24/public-health-in-the-2015-session Marisa Demarco, Ed Williams /local-news/2015-03-10/senate-to-vote-on-lighter-marijuana-penalties People caught with less than an ounce of marijuana would be issued a citation much like a speeding ticket under a proposal that is heading to the Senate… Tue, 10 Mar 2015 23:32:38 GMT /local-news/2015-03-10/senate-to-vote-on-lighter-marijuana-penalties /local-news/2014-09-18/federal-court-refuses-to-referee-pot-dispute A federal judge has refused to referee a legal fight over whether two New Mexico counties can put nonbinding questions about marijuana and taxes on the… Fri, 19 Sep 2014 03:30:45 GMT /local-news/2014-09-18/federal-court-refuses-to-referee-pot-dispute /local-news/2014-09-10/secretary-duran-says-no-to-ballot-questions-on-marijuana New Mexico's top election official says she won't place nonbinding questions about marijuana penalties on the November general election ballot for voters… Wed, 10 Sep 2014 22:26:23 GMT /local-news/2014-09-10/secretary-duran-says-no-to-ballot-questions-on-marijuana /public-health-new-mexico/2014-09-08/bernalillo-county-to-add-mental-health-marijuana-ballot-questions Bernalillo County Commissioners voted 3-2 today to include two questions on the November ballot. One will ask whether voters support decriminalizing small… Mon, 08 Sep 2014 23:07:40 GMT /public-health-new-mexico/2014-09-08/bernalillo-county-to-add-mental-health-marijuana-ballot-questions Ed Williams /local-news/2014-09-08/bernalillo-county-oks-decriminalize-pot-question Commissioners in New Mexico's most populous county have approved a measure that would allow voters to voice their opinion on decriminalizing… Mon, 08 Sep 2014 21:54:23 GMT /local-news/2014-09-08/bernalillo-county-oks-decriminalize-pot-question /local-news/2014-09-08/peoples-choice-decriminalize-marijuana 91°µÍø Call In Show Thu. 9/11 8aThe Santa Fe City Council approved a measure decriminalizing marijuana. Albuquerque's Mayor Richard Berry vetoed a similar… Mon, 08 Sep 2014 21:44:18 GMT /local-news/2014-09-08/peoples-choice-decriminalize-marijuana