LAS CRUCES - Though the state will begin to allow retailers to sell adult-use cannabis to customersfor the first time without needing a medical card Friday, that doesn't mean every budding business will be ready to go April 1. Licenses are still under review at both the local and state levels, and it could be a few weeks— and for some businesses still under construction, months — before many cannabis entrepreneurs can open their doors.
If you're a consumer, then, where can you walk in on Friday and purchase recreational weed? Here's a list of the local businesses we've confirmed are ready to open April 1 in Las Cruces andDoña Ana County.
This list may be incomplete, as inspections and license approvals are continuously underway. If you know of a business that's open and isn't below, please reach out tommcdevitt@lcsun-news.com.
Las Cruces marijuana dispensaries, businesses
Organ Mountain Organix
Organ Mountain Organix: This recreational weed shop is at 1300 El Paseo Road, Suite I, in the same commercial center as Planet Fitness and the old Mountain View Market Co-op. Readers may recognize the address — that's because this dispensary was once Speak Easy, a cannabis-themed novelty shop which closed after the city revoked its license in February. An owner said the store will ordinarily be open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. However, the store announced Thursday thatit would be among those in Las Cruces opening at 12:01 a.m. Friday, April 1.
GreenGo NM
GreenGo NM:Owner Nora Lancaster said she expects the city to issue her business registration Wednesday or Thursday, meaning her recreational dispensary, at 2000 East Lohman Avenue, Suite E, will be all set to open April 1. The store's hours will be 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. six days a week, with the store expected to close on Sundays. Lancaster said GreenGo will sell cannabis and CBD products and plans to eventually deliver to customers.
iCanna
iCanna: Located in an old auto repair garage at 505 North Valley Drive and run by a New Mexico State University graduate, this recreational marijuana dispensary will be open at 12:01 a.m.Friday.
Organ Mountain Cannabis
Organ Mountain Cannabis: Drivers who frequent East Lohman Avenue may notice the old New Mexico Title Loans sign (the one with the rocket ship) now boasts a massive cannabis leaf and the name of the new business. One of the owners told the Sun-News the business is licensed to sell both medical and recreational cannabis and plans to have a soft opening Friday between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m.
Green Goods
Green Goods:The medical dispensaryin Suite 800 at1405 SouthValley Drive will expand to offer all adults over 21 cannabis beginning Friday. The shop is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Friday and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdayand Sunday.
PurLife Dispensary
PurLife Dispensary:The medical dispensary at 755 South Telshor Boulevard, #102a, has been granted a dual licensure to offer recreational pot starting Friday, a company representative said. New customers will be able to get a "preroll for a penny" if they come in on April 1.The shop is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day.
Ultra Health
Ultra Health: This medical dispensary will be offering all their products for recreational sale starting on Friday at 1600 S. Valley Drive, Suite D.The shop is open daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. On Sunday it closes at 3 p.m.Ultra Health is starting up another location at 1965 Bataan Memorial West. Management told theSun-News that if thenorthern location isn't open by Friday, it will be up and running sometime next week with all medical and recreational products.
Everest Cannabis Co.Las Cruces East
Everest Cannabis Co.Las Cruces East: Open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday though Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, at3841 E.Lohman Ave., Suite 2. Flower, edibles, concentrates, cartridges and accessories will be available.
R. GreenleafDispensary
R. GreenleafDispensary:Open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday and Saturday, 2750 Mall Drive, #206. The dispensary announced it would open to customers at 12:01 a.m. Friday, April 1.
Pecos Valley Production
Pecos Valley Production: Both locations, at 2460 S. Locust St. Suite 1and 3050 Roadrunner Pkwy #2, will be open for recreational sales from9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Pecos Valley Production will be selling edibles, cartridges, flowers, concentrates and more.
OSO Cannabis Company
OSO Cannabis Company:The medical dispensary will be expanding its repertoire to offer cannabis flowers, gummies and hard candies for recreational use. The location at609 E. Amador Ave.,will be open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, and noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday.
More cannabis news:
- New Mexico's cannabis marketplace opens April 1. Here's what to know ahead of Friday's start date.
- Southern New Mexico cannabis producers face conundrum with testing facility locations
- Las Cruces considering loosening business rules ahead of legal cannabis sales
Doña Ana County marijuana dispensaries, businesses
Ultra Health Dispensary -Sunland Park
Ultra Health Dispensary -Sunland Park: Open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Sunday, at1155 Mcnu*tt Road,Building II, Suite 106 & 107.
Pecos Valley Production - Sunland Park
Pecos Valley Production - Sunland Park: Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at1925 Appaloosa Drive.
Green Therapy Dispensary
Green Therapy Dispensary: This dispensary won't open until April 15, and its hours are to be determined. The dispensary will bein Chaparral, New Mexico, at460 S. County Line Drive, Suite F.
This list will be updated as we learn of more openings. Anthony Jackson of the El Paso Times contributed reporting.
Michael McDevitt can be reached at 575-202-3205, mmcdevitt@lcsun-news.com or @MikeMcDTweets on Twitter.Miranda Cyr, a Report for America corps member, can be reached atmcyr@lcsun-news.comor@mirandabcyron Twitter.
