Green day: One year later
April 5, 2023

Ron Warnick
Traffic rolls by on South First Street in Tucumcari past the Lifted Fine Cannabis Boutique, the latest dispensary to open in the city since sales of recreational marijuana were allowed in New Mexico a year ago. Many dispensaries in Tucumcari have colorful murals that are attractive to many tourists, the city's chamber director said.
It's apparent one year after New Mexico allowed the sale of recreational marijuana on April 1, 2022, that it led to dramatic effects on Tucumcari.
Ten cannabis dispensaries have opened in the city, and an 11th is under construction on South Mounta...
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