Husband with MS wants to move to NM

[DrNick]

You gotta luv this state. Just ask our 2 last govners. HA!!! I jest. Where in ILLinois you live? Me I live west of chicago. You? Technically I believe ILLinois has had medical marijuana on the book since i believe 1979. Illinois depart. of health never did anything with it though.. Only took 30 years........

[bedrockbob]

Sounds to me like the laws are more strict and there could be a shortage of medicine in NM. My suggestion that they consider Colorado was relevant to the discussion. It is in relatively the same geographical location as NM. The weather and climate is very similar to that of NM. The landscape and scenery are also very similar to what you will find in NM. The laws in Colorado appear to be much more relaxed as well. Trust me when I tell you there's no shortage of medicine at the dispensaries in Colorado.

I think I've made my point, but I don't want to hijack the thread, so I will excuse myself now. To the OP, I do hope you and your husband find a suitable state in which to live. MS is a terrible disease and you have my sympathies.
:jointsmile:

You said in your first post that you didnt know anything about New Mexico and it is showing. Colorado and New Mexico are in very different geographical locations...thus the differing names. The climates are night and day different because the altitude and lattitude is much different. Colorado shares a climate and topography with Utah and Wyoming. New Mexico shares similarity with Arizona and Nevada.

The culture, the terrain and the whole way of thinking is like night and day. The only thing Colorado and New Mexico share in common are the Sangre De Cristo's and the Castillian influence in the North (your South).

So you can tell us about Colorado if you would like! But please dont tell us about New Mexico.

You are correct about New Mexico's MMJ laws. Our MMJ program was not really a stab at legalization under the guise of medical cannabis. It was more about finding a workable way to allow usage in a society that is generally conservative, hispanic, and religious. Dispensaries just wont work here. This state is more than just the Albuquerque/Santa Fe area. It is mostly farms and ranches and dairies. Tiny communities in the mountains and valleys. Old timers and small families and lots of rural living. THAT is New Mexico.

Folks in the cities think of dispensaries in California as being the answer to medical cannabis. That would mean HUGE problems along the border, and HUGE resistance from the largely rural population. A quiet controlled system is needed or it WILL BE SHUT DOWN.

People here never have given a rats asss about smoking pot...hell lots of people smoke it. Posession of less than 8 ounces is a misdemeanor, and only one ounce is a slap on the wrist. New Mexico has always been lenient on smokers. People dont care as long as they dont see it or smell it.

Many states are looking at our model. It is really good! Once producers get going and more enter the picture it will work good. Everyone will have access (hopefully), more conditions can be added, and it all can be controlled in a way that it does not interrupt the "New Mexican" lifestyle.

[grfxdsnr]

You gotta luv this state. Just ask our 2 last govners. HA!!! I jest. Where in ILLinois you live? Me I live west of chicago. You? Technically I believe ILLinois has had medical marijuana on the book since i believe 1979. Illinois depart. of health never did anything with it though..

I am out by Sandwich, south of Dekalb. Illinois is the slowest damn state in the whole US if you ask me about getting it legalized. It passed the Senate last year. Last time I tuned in to watch the House they were arguing over Madigan calling them names. It's like highschool in there!

I wrote Pritchard about it and haven't heard back. I reminded him that we voted them in and instead of sitting around arguing, how about working? Now that's a concept eh?

All the House has to do is debate and vote. Ackkk, it will die in the house most likely. Quinn already said he'd consider it. Yeah, like I am sure that's all he's worried about.

Oh and by the way New Mexico and Colorado, I suggested Illinois look at your states for some ideas. So, wear your Sunday best and smile! :rasta:

[DrNick]

Like the Doc! Now that's funny. I don't care who you are.

[Totah Sam]

I live in Bernalillo and love it. The people are very friendly. Bernalillo is a quite town. You seldom hear a siren, and crime is almost non-existent. Albuquerque is a short drive away. If you don't want to drive, you can take the Railrunner.

NO! NOT BERNALILLO!!! According to my friend in Rio Rancho there are brujas in Bernalillo.

[pepurr]

NO! NOT BERNALILLO!!! According to my friend in Rio Rancho there are brujas in Bernalillo.

Your friend is right. The wicked brujas of the west lives here, and she will get you, my pretty. And your little dog too!

[grfxdsnr]

Your friend is right. The wicked brujas of the west lives here, and she will get you, my pretty. And your little dog too!

Noooooooooooo! Not the dog!!!!!!

[coolslayer]

You gotta luv this state. Just ask our 2 last govners. HA!!! I jest. Where in ILLinois you live? Me I live west of chicago. You? Technically I believe ILLinois has had medical marijuana on the book since i believe 1979. Illinois depart. of health never did anything with it though.. Only took 30 years........

Kinda like arizona.

[coolslayer]

You said in your first post that you didnt know anything about New Mexico and it is showing. Colorado and New Mexico are in very different geographical locations...thus the differing names. The climates are night and day different because the altitude and lattitude is much different. Colorado shares a climate and topography with Utah and Wyoming. New Mexico shares similarity with Arizona and Nevada.

The culture, the terrain and the whole way of thinking is like night and day. The only thing Colorado and New Mexico share in common are the Sangre De Cristo's and the Castillian influence in the North (your South).

So you can tell us about Colorado if you would like! But please dont tell us about New Mexico.

You are correct about New Mexico's MMJ laws. Our MMJ program was not really a stab at legalization under the guise of medical cannabis. It was more about finding a workable way to allow usage in a society that is generally conservative, hispanic, and religious. Dispensaries just wont work here. This state is more than just the Albuquerque/Santa Fe area. It is mostly farms and ranches and dairies. Tiny communities in the mountains and valleys. Old timers and small families and lots of rural living. THAT is New Mexico.

Folks in the cities think of dispensaries in California as being the answer to medical cannabis. That would mean HUGE problems along the border, and HUGE resistance from the largely rural population. A quiet controlled system is needed or it WILL BE SHUT DOWN.

People here never have given a rats asss about smoking pot...hell lots of people smoke it. Posession of less than 8 ounces is a misdemeanor, and only one ounce is a slap on the wrist. New Mexico has always been lenient on smokers. People dont care as long as they dont see it or smell it.

Many states are looking at our model. It is really good! Once producers get going and more enter the picture it will work good. Everyone will have access (hopefully), more conditions can be added, and it all can be controlled in a way that it does not interrupt the "New Mexican" lifestyle.

That is what I wanted to say,but I'm not that good with words.Good post!

[DrNick]

Noooooooooooo! Not the dog!!!!!!

That's not a dog. It's a chupacabra. :giggity: