Mexico

New Mexico Legislature Approves Changes to Cannabis Laws to Crack Down on Illicit Activity and Improve Industry Standards

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SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — With the legislative session coming to a close on Thursday, both the House and Senate in New Mexico are fully engaged in their last few days of work. The state lawmakers have been busy making significant decisions, including approving a comprehensive set of changes to the cannabis laws. The cannabis bill, which aims to address gaps in the existing regulations and crack down on illicit marijuana coming from outside the state, is the result of collaborations with industry leaders who have provided valuable feedback. Representative Andrea Romero acknowledges the lessons … Read more

Investors File Lawsuit Against New Mexico Fresh Foods CEO for Mismanagement and Major Losses

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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – A lawsuit has been filed against New Mexico Fresh Foods by a group of prominent figures from Santa Fe, including Gail “Peaches” Gilbert, Ed Berman, Ellen Vladem, and Robert Vladem. This lawsuit alleges that investors contributed almost $4 million to the company but ended up losing it all due to the actions and omissions of the defendants. The plaintiffs claim that Kelly Egolf, the CEO of New Mexico Fresh Foods and the wife of former New Mexico House Speaker Brian Egolf, “consistently grossly mismanaged NMFF.” Furthermore, the lawsuit states that Kelly Egolf … Read more

New Mexico Cannabis Regulation Act Faces Intense Debate and Proposed Amendments in Senate Session

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SANTA FE, N.M. – A bill aimed at addressing the unintentional consequences of New Mexico’s Cannabis Regulation Act faced a series of proposed amendments and hours of debate on the Senate floor. The measure, sponsored by Sen. Katy Duhigg, sought to fill gaps in the state’s marijuana industry regulations and sparked discussions about conflicts of interest among lawmakers. The Senate voted 25-15 to approve the bill, known as Senate Bill 6, and it will now move to the House of Representatives for consideration with just nine days remaining in the session. Among the provisions of … Read more

Federal Judge Delays Trial for Indiana Man Accused of Illegal Firearm Sales to Mexico Amid Plea Agreement Talks

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NORTH VERNON, Ind. – A Jennings County man facing charges of selling firearms without a license and allegedly aiding in their transport to Mexico has secured a delay in his trial. David Joseph Mull’s trial, originally scheduled for February 26, has now been postponed to August 19, as confirmed by U.S. District Judge James R. Sweeney II. Mull’s attorney, Guy Relford, requested the delay in order to evaluate any potential plea agreement offered by federal prosecutors, who agreed to the postponement. Federal prosecutors had previously sought the forfeiture of over 1,000 guns, hundreds of rounds … Read more