THE DEBATE OVER WHETHER NEW MEXICO SHOULD LEGALIZE RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA USE IS EXPECTED TO GET UNDERWAY FRIDAY AT THE LEGISLATURE. THE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO BE DISCUSSED BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE WOULD ALLOW PEOPLE 21 AND OLDER TO POSSESS AND USE POT AS A RECREATIONAL DRUG.
IF APPROVED, VOTERS WOULD HAVE FINAL SAY … AND LEGISLATORS WOULD DECIDE HOW THE DRUG WOULD BE REGULATED AND TAXED.
COLORADO AND WASHINGTON STATE HAVE BOTH LEGALIZED MARIJUANA. BUT NEW MEXICO'S MEASURE IS FACING STIFF OPPOSITION AT THE LEGISLATURE … WITH GOVERNOR MARTINEZ AMONG THOSE AGAINST IT.
