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Created: February 10, 2021 10:21 PM
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has reaffirmed her support to legalize recreational marijuana and this week state lawmakers are again considering it.
Advocates say recreational marijuana would create thousands of jobs and generate hundreds of millions of dollars for New Mexico. Some medical cannabis providers are already preparing for the possibility of cannabis legalization.
PREPARING FOR POSSIBLE LEGALIZATION
Inside a secure greenhouse in Albuquerque s north valley, Trishelle Kirk of Everest Apothecary walks through rows of medical grade marijuana plants.
Kirk is one of several industry leaders who hope lawmakers will legalize recreational cannabis in the coming weeks.