To everyone. I'm sorry I haven't replied sooner but I am quite overwhelmed with various issues that are draining my time. This issue is very important to me and I'm doing everything I can. I'll do my best to contact several of you in the next 24-48 hours. In the meantime I have spoken to my brother who is director of a non-profit organization in New Mexico. His work has nothing to do with Medical Marijuana but he has been the director of his organization for over 20 years and has vast experience with non-profits and the State of New Mexico. He has suggested to me that we focus on asking the State: 1. What is the average financial surplus for the licensed providers. Because they are non-profit these financial records should be public. 2. We should contact the New Mexico Foundation for Open Government who my brother believes are a well funded group with attorneys who would help answer questions regarding what the State & providers can and can't do. Here is the link:Helping enforce government transparency in New Mexico 3. Another website that could be helpful is GuideStar nonprofit reports and Forms 990 for donors, grantmakers and businesses which is where all non-profits are required to disclose what is called a 990 Financial Disclosure Form.

Again, my knowledge of the laws are limited but I'm working at getting up to speed. I can't recall if the State has given the providers expemption from posting these financial records for privacy reasons but if they have then I think the aforementioned NM Foundation for Open Government could be vital. We are not asking for the providers names etc...but there is no reason they should have their financial records protected because they are still non-profit.

I have to run. I promise I am doing all I can to help but I am struggling with assorted issues that limit me.

I am going to post this in other appropriate threads so as many people as possible can read it. peace.