Mesilla Valley News

06/01/2026

Mandy Leatherwood with City of Las Cruces

05/21/2026

Ask Chad Grassy Logic

S4 Ep18 - Cannabis Novela Continued

Guest: Coby Jackson - Ascendance Farms

Summary:

The episode opens with Coby Jackson of Ascendance Farms discussing his background, cultivation philosophy, and advice for micro-producers in the cannabis industry. Following the interview, the discussion shifts to New Mexico's regulatory challenges, specifically the RLD/CCD's strict enforcement of packaging rules, even challenging cultivar names and common imagery, which is causing confusion within the industry. Lastly, the episode provides an update on the Sunland Park city council, detailing how procedural confusion and alleged corruption led to the repeated failure of key Special Use Permits, a development that is expected to result in lawsuits.

05/17/2026

The Boost Network

05/14/2026

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S4 Ep17 - Cannabis Novelas

Guest: Duane Boise - MMJ International Holdings Corp

Summary:

This episode features Duane Boise of MMJ International Holdings Corp for a deep dive into the federal rescheduling of medical ma*****na to Schedule 3. We discuss everything from the high cost of federal compliance for dispensaries and the reality of tax relief, to what the upcoming June hearing might bring for U.S. cannabis policy.

Plus, get the exclusive, fresh-off-the-press update on the Sunland Park Novela: The controversial "Independent Nation" project (a planned music venue, dispensaries, and lounges) has finally been approved! Learn how a city council voting rule was misunderstood, leading to the approval of special use permits and defeating a campaign of "manufactured outrage" orchestrated by competitors.

05/10/2026

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S4 Ep16 - Sales Flor Changes

Guest: Madi - Florvida Gardens

Summary:

Joining me this week is Madi from Florvida Gardens right here in Las Cruces. She is a micro producer focusing on craft quality, and we dig into her background, the business, and get some tips on how she balances a 9-5 while running Florvida. There has also been a string of break-ins in the area; I share some info on that and suggestions for businesses to avoid being the next victim. We wrap up the episode with an important talk on why budtenders may need to change their language and tactics starting now.

05/04/2026

Mandy Leatherwood with the City of Las Cruces

01/27/2026

Due to freezing temperatures and the potential for foggy driving conditions, Las Cruces Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Tuesday, January 27, in an effort to ensure the safety of students and staff.

Due to freezing temperatures and the potential for foggy driving conditions, Las Cruces Public Schools will op...

01/25/2026

Due to overnight freezing temperatures in the forecast, Las Cruces Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Monday, January 26, in an effort to ensure the safety of students and staff.

Due to overnight freezing temperatures in the forecast, Las Cruces Public Schools will operate on a two-hour d...

03/22/2025

Las Cruces police are investigating a mass-shooting that occurred Friday evening at Young Park. Shortly after ...