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New Mexico Seeks Pot Legalization Amid Discord On Oversight - By Morgan Lee Associated Press Several proposals to legalize cannabis are competing for support in the New Mexico state Senate with three weeks left to send a bill to the governor.  There's widespread support among lawmakers for creating a taxed and regulated market for recreational sales.  Efforts to legalize cannabis took center stage Saturday as a Senate panel grappled with how the state might effectively stamp out illicit pot, prevent child access and foster a competitive marketplace and job growth. The committee aims to pro...

   By Susan Montoya Bryan, Associated Press Nearly one quarter of New Mexico's population has registered to receive a COVID-19 vaccination, but officials at some of the state's largest health care providers said Monday that inconsistencies with the supply chain are among the barriers to getting more shots in arms. More than half a million residents have registered on New Mexico's vaccine website. Health officials have been urging people to be patient as the focus shifts from vaccinating front-line health care workers, first responders and those at long-term care facilities to senior citize...

School Bill Challenges New Mexico Virus Restrictions - By Cedar Attanasio Associated Press / Report For America A bipartisan group of New Mexico lawmakers is pushing legislation that would allow more students to attend class in person by shifting authority over decisions to reopen from state officials to local school boards. The proposal follows the start of vaccine distribution to some teachers and growing pressure from parents to reopen schools and resume high school sports.  GOP House Minority Leader Jim Townsend, is expected to introduce the legislation on Monday. Gov. Michelle Lujan Gr...