New Mexico Green Light Open for Business

Hello everyone,

NM Greenlight is a registration service for anyone wanting to get a Medical Marijuana License in the state of New Mexico. I have doctor on staff and will be getting a Neurologist in a few months that will be able to sign for patients with chronic pain and any neurological condition. We are available for all patients who qualify.

If your condition is purely chronic pain you will need your own specialist to sign the form for now. All other patients needing one recommendation, can apply through our service.

We are also waiting for the state to approve 3 dispensaries in the San Juan County area which we hope to be up and running soon. We also have an attorney working with us and is available for legal advice regarding medical marijuana.

If you would like to use our service for registration and doctor referral please contact us at:

(505) 634-6620 or (505) 634-6621


New Mexico Greenlight

Got a website yet?

Website is being built as we speak! Not sure how long it will take to get it up and running.

Thanks.

I have noticed that you are all over the place on this forum. Have you heard any news on the state dropping the SPECIALIST requirement? I spoke with the State and they said that the proposal was being written up to send to Vigil, but did not know whether he would approve it or how long it could take?

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Originally Posted by nmgreenlight

Hello everyone,

NM Greenlight is a registration service for anyone wanting to get a Medical Marijuana License in the state of New Mexico.
New Mexico Greenlight

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hmmmm..let the profiteering begin

when we start seeing folks trying to cash in on helping people to get MM cards, we're making a turn down the road to despair.

Card mills help opposing forces support legislation that people are being issued cards simply to gain legal access to drugs and can end up with new regulations regarding doctor-patient relationships. This is on the table in colorado right now.

In the end result this means if you have a doctor that isn't MM savvy, you simply can't just go to a new doctor, you have to establish a confirmable relationship with the doctor as being your primary.

This worries me a great deal. The thread where I challenged this business model had been removed. this one may be also.

Have a look see as to what happens when you open a business based on seeing MM patients.

Marijuana Cards Being Sold Without Doctor Recommendations - cbs2.com

Sorry there greenlight, but writing MM recs to anybody who walks in for a fee(a qualified patient) is going to bring unwanted attention.

When the DOH starts seeing numerous recs coming out of your service, no doubt the patients applications will be investigated more carefully and with the limited staff, your desire to make some money is going to impede approvals for other patients.

You're better off convincing your current doctor as to the need for writing the rec. Any reasonable doctor, presented with current information should have no problem writing a rec. My doc resisted, until I told him I was sick and tired of taking vicodin or suffering. I presented information from a number of studies and discussed it with him. I took a cut in my vicodin prescription and was given a rec as an "alternative painkiller". At my last visit my doc actually asked if I was able to get meds, since he started following the NM situation. I still have a good supply of prescription medication I can take when I can't use my alternative.

And why would I even need access to an attorney? Well maybe if I was going to challenge my employer on my right to fail a mandatory drug test on the job. Not a problem for me since I can't work.

If you sniff around a bit, you'll find some legit doctors who in addition to the regular practice, help patients with alternative treatments if your current doctor is simply a lost cause.

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You're better off convincing your current doctor as to the need for writing the rec. Any reasonable doctor, presented with current information should have no problem writing a rec. My doc resisted, until I told him I was sick and tired of taking vicodin or suffering. I presented information from a number of studies and discussed it with him. I took a cut in my vicodin prescription and was given a rec as an "alternative painkiller". At my last visit my doc actually asked if I was able to get meds, since he started following the NM situation. I still have a good supply of prescription medication I can take when I can't use my alternative.
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I agree with this opening a place when just anyone can come in defeets the purpose of it being a medication. I suffered for two years of takes narcotics lost a organ due to it and everytime i asked about my docs shot me down. Then finally after two years i finally one day got the strength to say enough and i told them that cannabis worked and he finally saw that and signed my paperwork. Im not saying that you have to suffer like i did for 2 years but stick with your doctor that already knows your issues and what he has done and everything else. Let him/her know that your not just some druggie looking for a fix you are a sick paitient that needs the right medication. If we start giving cards out to any person off the street that claims they are in pain then there will never be enough medication for the people that really do need it. We think there is a problem now what is going to happen when you are up in full force and giving out 30 cards or more a day?

Way To Go NMGL! I have a question, When you say 3 dispensaries, do you mean to growing dispensaries or to buy from you guys in a shop?

Thank You.

Greetings,

I hope to answer some concerns and questions about New Mexico Greenlight brought up in this thread.

(1) As a registration service it is our hope to help legitimate patients get their cards for using medical marijuana. We hope to do this quickly. No one should have to struggle for 2 years when they qualify by State standards, as the poster above did.

(2) We provide a qualified doctor who will examine the patient, and patient's records, and write the patient a recommendation if that person qualifies.

(3) A lawyer is part of this organization because having one who is set up and familiar with medical marijuana laws helps legitimate patients who get in trouble because of ignorance by officials. He also is an expert in setting up non-profits and can help those that want to start a dispensary.

(4) Our goal is to provide professional and timely service to anyone who qualifies, and wishes to use medical marijuana for pain control.


New Mexico Greenlight

The Dispensaries will be growing and selling to legitimate patients, this is still in the works, as the State controls all openings.

This may be a good service for them who don't have the will to look around for a doctor. It would make things convenient for some, like myself, who get medical care from the VA.

On the other hand, all this can be done by the individual. I found a non-VA doctor to write my rec., and it wasn't much trouble finding.

I see services like this and am glad the entrepreneurial sprite is alive and well. Then I think, people can do it themselves.

If they make laws about having a relationship with the doctor because of it, it could hurt people like veterans.

Yay San Juan County! :)

It seems to me like you have a good thing going here. Once upon a time in America it wasn't a crime to make money. If I needed a pain doc I'd much rather pay to go a Canna friendly one once or twice rather than to 3 or 4 that won't hear it.

Yeah we don't need any card mills either. I think if a patient has sufficient records and qualifies,why not?

Get a psychiatrist to sign on.

A psychiatrist is not necessary. All that is required by the state is for a psychiatrist to diagnose the psychiatric condition that qualifies the patient. Our doctor will review those records and write the recommendation if the patient was properly diagnosed by a psychiatrist with a qualifying condition.

Our neurologist will be able to review any patient records that qualify under chronic pain and write the recommendation if he deems they qualify.

As far as the idea of "Card Mills" We have seen the damage such enterprises caused in Colorado and we want no part in these things. We have many safeguards in place to prevent scammers from manipulating the system. Our reputation and the reputation of these doctors are on the line and we will do everything we can to protect them.

We have already discussed with the State about many patients coming from the same doctor, and they told us that it was completly understandable since their biggest complaint is that doctors in the state of New Mexico refuse to sign. Our Doctors are also constantly in communication with the State discussing patients on an individual basis.



New Mexico Green Light

Does anyone know what the process is like for license renewals? I know it requires the form and Dr.'s signature, but does one have to go see the Dr. again? Do doctors charge the same fee for renewal as the initial referral? Also, what does NM Greenlight charge for an initial exam or license renewal? I paid $140 for my initial exam. Thanks

Alot of MD.'s are still too afraid to walk out on that limb, Thats a fact. So the individual that truley needs this medication, and, is faced with a "lost cuase MD." what do they do and whom do they turn too? I did not know that many "reasonable doctors" and they are still in short supply.
I have dealt with many whom still see this as a "refer madness" thing and some MD.'s truley want to help but are afraid of loosing a 30 year practice. Big pickle for someone just trying help and for someone just trying to ease some life threatning isusse or specific ailments.
NM. Greenlight has helped me register and get my paper work filled and filed the doctor (whom is my family doc anyway) is a great man, super knowledgable and all about helping his patience recieve the individual care they need. This is not a man who would just run you thru. There are very strict guidlines to becoming a mmj patient in N.M. and they can not just hand out cards. If you don't met the requirments you don't get it.
I thank you NMgreenlight and believe ,without a doubt, you are doing a great thing for those of us whom can't really do this alone.

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Originally Posted by LetsMedicate78

Does anyone know what the process is like for license renewals? I know it requires the form and Dr.'s signature, but does one have to go see the Dr. again? Do doctors charge the same fee for renewal as the initial referral? Also, what does NM Greenlight charge for an initial exam or license renewal? I paid $140 for my initial exam. Thanks

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License renewals require a Dr's signature, same as new applicant. The Dr. will have to review your records and make sure that you still qualify for the program. I am unaware what other Dr's charge for their services for this. When a patient comes through our service, the initial fee is 200.00, if they renew with us again, we charge 100.00. NM Green Light.

sounds interesting. what about PTSD?

PTSD is a qualifying condition under New Mexico Law, you will need a copy of your diagnoses from your phychiatrist and the signature of a Dr, who will confirm. NM Green Light

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Originally Posted by nmgreenlight

License renewals require a Dr's signature, same as new applicant. The Dr. will have to review your records and make sure that you still qualify for the program. I am unaware what other Dr's charge for their services for this. When a patient comes through our service, the initial fee is 200.00, if they renew with us again, we charge 100.00. NM Green Light.

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You are $50 more expencive than the doctor I talked to. The one I talked to charges $150, and is willing to work with people who are short of money.

(Sorry, I am not allowed to post or give out their address or phone number. They are worried they will get a flood of people and that it may disrupt their business.)

Anyway, why are you charging $200? What are you willing to do to help people who are poor?

I am intrigued by the notion of opening 3 dispenseries simultaneously. I was under the impression each facility needed its own board, staff, etc...Is it your belief that you will be able to grow 95 plants at each location? While I agree there is a temporary shortage of providers out there, no offense, but this smacks of "monopoly." I remeber when the program first started, some people expressed concerns about mega-providers from California coming in and basically taking over the whole program. You guys from Cali, by any chance???

To answer your question Peepur, we have found that we are on the low end compared to some of the prices we have found in New Mexico.

If you can find someone who can help you for a lower price, then by all means you should go with them. As far as helping those without money or resources, we do our best. We have reduced the price from time to time, and given away our services in some cases.

(Scared as Hell) we do not operate dispensaries, we know of 3 that are attempting to open in San Juan County and we expect to establish a good relationship with them. We are all local people from New Mexico, not from California.

Your statement that there is a, "temporary shortage of providers" is the understatement of the year! We hear the same story over and over it goes somthing like this, "What good is my Medical Marijuana Card? No one ever has any!" usually followed by a long string of 4 letter words. What happens then is the patient either buys it illegally, or goes back on their prescribed narcotics which make them so loopy they are good for nothing, and endures the damage to their liver and kidneys. Many of you know firsthand about this. Taking a drug for pain relief that is simultaneously destroying you.

It is our hope that many more dispensaries open in New Mexico to meet the demand.

NM Green Light

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Originally Posted by nmgreenlight

To answer your question Peepur,

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Thank you for your timely answer.

Also the name is pepurr, not peepur. :gunfighter2:

Sorry, I misunderstood your position. Also I agree totally with everything you said - I'm currently a cardholder, but still end up taking way too much oxycodone, because of the chronic (no pun intended) shortage of medical cannabis here. So, sorry if I offended, sounds like you are a great outfit, and hope you help lots of qualified patients cut through all the red tape, and get cards, and medication.:)

I wonder when South Carolina is gonna allow medical marijuana? The laws here are so old they fart dust.:stoned:

legal bud sure is nasty. Won't be buying that again. nasty.:stoned:

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Originally Posted by hooka4you2day

legal bud sure is nasty. Won't be buying that again. nasty.:stoned:

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You should start a new thread for that. :hippy:

I am a client of nm green light and have witnessed some of the coolest things since meeting the people there. I really didnâ??t understand how to get registered or how to get started, I mean I am no fool and definitely not a dumbass but very forgetful and need reminding constantly. They not only got things going for me but actually sat there and listen to me, talked with me about my on going problems, asked me tons of questions and answered a ton of mine. Some of the questions I had for them are some of the questions I see here. I can tell you from my own experience that these people are different and actually do care very much about those in pain and or suffering . They do more "free" work then you could possibly imagine and moves me deeply when I see this.
This is an expensive adventure as we all know and people need help with the meds, doctors the whole thing and nmgreenlight does help the best they can, thatâ??s why they are doing this in the first place, To help those whom are suffering and have no other place to turn.
temporary lack of product is not the issue in this state ,It is, people are still too afraid to become a producer or don't know how or don't have the means.Thats a long subject.. Nmgreenlight is constantly challenging the state to make changes in the laws so it is easier for the patient to get there meds and much much more. . way cool I think:)
No matter what state, The mmj programs are designed to help , not hinder, what good is the card without the meds? ,You can't order it like a take out pizza or reserve the product. First come first serve policies for equality. thats a standard
I would imagine It takes a certain kind of person to do this,, so...Why do it in the first place? How many of you watch someone suffer day in and day out? I am not talking about the patient here I am talking about the familys and the care takers whom have to see their loved ones suffer constantly, I think we all know what that feels like and it's not good. My wife has had to go thru so much hell in the last 7 or 8 years with my illnesses, that, it has almost killed her just watching me slowly deteriorate.
She is the true hero and people like nmgreenlight are warriors for her and me, all my wife ever wanted for me, is that I be comfortable before I die, so do they.. Thatâ??s saying alot about a person and the people at nmgreenlight remind me of my wife. True warriors
Much more then a normal registration service in my opinon

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Originally Posted by xsnoder

Pepurr-- Grow up man,

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What's your problem? Why are you attacking me? I ask a question and get this!

I have a good rep. here. Your comment directed at me is uncalled for.

I think you need to back off. :mad:

Don't have a problem just think you are rude and could be more supportive of those trying to help. I am not going anywhere and I will call on whomever I think is bieng shity. I have nothing to do with green light other them helping me time and agian. Sorry when you make comments as to name and punctuality, you are bieng sarcastic and rude.

I opoligize nmgree4nlight for my outburst in your thread,, I won't post anymore. You guy's are great and best o luck in the future.

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Originally Posted by xsnoder

Don't have a problem just think you are rude and could be more supportive of those trying to help. I am not going anywhere and I will call on whomever I think is bieng shity. I have nothing to do with green light other them helping me time and agian. Sorry when you make comments as to name and punctuality, you are bieng sarcastic and rude.

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You shouldn't be so thin skinned. I ask fair questions. There is a difference between being blunt and to the point, and being rude. You should learn the difference.

Rude? I think not. Rather, you sir are blinded by faulty logic. I see no where in my posts here that display of rudeness.

You were a marine? I have never met a marine who has such thin skin.

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Originally Posted by pepurr

You shouldn't be so thin skinned. I ask fair questions. There is a difference between being blunt and to the point, and being rude. You should learn the difference.

Rude? I think not. Rather, you sir are blinded by faulty logic. I see no where in my posts here that display of rudeness.

You were a marine? I have never met a marine who has such thin skin.

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Look bro I took it out in the first place becuase I thought it was too much and I was right. But here we go anyway. I am a marine and don't appreciate that comment at all. I am not busting your balls you started busting mine. What next?
Nevr miind I am getting sucked in.
Look I said I opoligized and am leaving this thread so it don't get thrown out. pepurr we can continue thru pm if you like.

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Originally Posted by xsnoder

Look bro I took it out in the first place becuase I thought it was too much and I was right. But here we go anyway. I am a marine and don't appreciate that comment at all. I am not busting your balls you started busting mine. What next?

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You told me I need to grow up, an uncalled for statement. You own an apology for a statement that was rude and out of place.

You asked for this by your comment. As for you not appreciating my comment about marines, it is true, I have never met a marine who is so thin skinned. You should be defending free speech, instead of unfairly trying to crush it.

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Originally Posted by nmgreenlight

I have noticed that you are all over the place on this forum. Have you heard any news on the state dropping the SPECIALIST requirement? I spoke with the State and they said that the proposal was being written up to send to Vigil, but did not know whether he would approve it or how long it could take?

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That's basically where it is at now.As far as I know,the Board recommended it unanimously.The ball is in Sec. Vigil's court now.........

I have been on this board for some time and I will TOTALLY vouch for pepurr.
To say that he is rude for asking legitimate questions is incorrect and uncalled for.

We are all supposed to be part of the same movement here,can we get along?

Personally,I am here to help shepherd folks who are unaware through the state requirements for MMJ.If someone else wants to charge for that,I don't have a problem with that at this time.

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Originally Posted by coolslayer

I have been on this board for some time and I will TOTALLY vouch for pepurr.
To say that he is rude for asking legitimate questions is incorrect and uncalled for.

We are all supposed to be part of the same movement here,can we get along?

Personally,I am here to help shepherd folks who are unaware through the state requirements for MMJ.If someone else wants to charge for that,I don't have a problem with that at this time.

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I sure wish that I could PM you regarding mmgreenlight and what I have not found.:(

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Originally Posted by Washedout

I sure wish that I could PM you regarding mmgreenlight and what I have not found.:(

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Please see my thread "Are you looking for a doctor to recommend MMJ?"


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Maybe the dude did what he said and left.

Personally I think a man with thicker skin wouldn't have gotten so upset hell I'd put my "aviation skin" up there with a Marine.

Anyway Marine,if you're still there,Pepurr is not mean and not stupid.
Look around and see what the man is going through then pop off.

You won't be banned Bud,look at my infractions,I'm still here. I came in too all barking and biting but that didn't get me shit.

A piece of advice a friend gave me that works,well did as I don't feel the need to escalate situations beyond sanity amongst folks here,take a 10 second pause before you hit reply.

It's enough of a problem just dealing with the program and the lack of medicine.......let's not create unnecessary extra problems with the stress that follows.