Cannabis Information
Las Crucens had several opportunities to weigh in on how the City of Las Cruces will manage land use and zoning as it relates to cannabis growers and retailers now that the New Mexico Legislature has legalized cannabis for recreational use.
READ THE ORDINANCE | READ THE SURVEY RESULTS | READ THE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT REPORT |
Cannabis Business Licenses
Below is an interactive map of all Cannabis Business Licenses issued by the City of Las Cruces and located within Las Cruces City Limits. The map will be updated as licenses are approved by the State of New Mexico and City of Las Cruces.
Cannabis Update l City Council Work Session - March 28, 2022
Cannabis Seminar l January 5-6, 2022
Seminar Presentations
- Aery Group Presentation
- Cannabis Control Division Presentation
- City of Las Cruces Community Development Department - Fire Department - Police Department - Utilities Department Presentations
- City of Las Cruces Economic Development Department and Visit Las Cruces Presentations
- Dona Ana County Planning and Zoning Cannabis Presentation
- NM Angels Presentation
- NM Department of Agriculture Presentation
- NM Economic Development Department Presentation
- Office of the State Engineer Presentation
- Seedcrest Presentation
- Small Business Development Center NM Presentation
Fast Facts
- Recreational cannabis became legal in New Mexico on June 29, 2021
- The state’s Cannabis Control Division not later than September 1, 2021:
- Creates the Cannabis Regulatory Advisory Commission
- Accepts and begins processing license applications for cannabis producers, cannabis producer micro-businesses and properly licensed medical cannabis producers
- The state’s Cannabis Control Division no later than January 1, 2022:
- Begins licensing cannabis training and education programs
- Issues cannabis server permits
- Accepts and begins processing license applications for all license types
- Retail sale of commercial cannabis in New Mexico begins no later than April 1, 2022
Regulations
Zoning
- City of Las Cruces Zoning Ordinance
- Zoning Districts Allowing Cannabis Uses
- Las Cruces Zoning Map
- Cannabis Business Licenses
Permits & Licenses
- State of New Mexico Cannabis Application
- New Mexico Taxation & Revenue Department
- City of Las Cruces Business License Application
- City of Las Cruces Building Permit Application
- New Mexico Office of The State Engineer
Business Resources
- Fire Prevention Plan
- Business Resources Directory
- Water Rights
- New Mexico Cannabis Chamber of Commerce
- Grant and Loan Programs
Additional Resources
- City Community Development Department
- City of Las Cruces Cannabis Presentation – July 26 City Council Work Session
- City of Las Cruces News About Cannabis
- New Mexico Cannabis Control Division
FAQs
When is my Cannabis Retailer location vested for buffering purposes?
A Cannabis Retailer location is vested (aka “locked in”) when a complete Business Registration application is received by the City with proof of a submitted cannabis license application with the State or if an SUP is approved by the Planning & Zoning Commission for those businesses located in the EE or REM zones or for those who applied for an SUP to be closer than 300’.
How can I verify that the location I am considering for my cannabis business is appropriate for the cannabis use(s) I am interested in pursuing?
Contact the Planner of the Day (POD) at (575) 528-3043 or email at development_services@las-cruces.org to ask about specific locations and their zoning designations for the uses you are interested in. A Statement of Zoning can be requested to provide an official City of Las Cruces determination on a specific property for a target use: Click here to download.
Who can provide proof of water availability for my State License?
City of Las Cruces Utilities New Connections, Michelle Figueroa at MFigueroa@las-cruces.org
What types of permits or licenses do I need from the City of Las Cruces for cannabis business?
Business Registration: Click here to view page. Any building permits for new construction, additions, alterations, change in building occupancy type, or other required compliance with adopted building codes. Click here to apply for a permit.
Who can I contact at the State for questions about cannabis licensing questions?
- Leave a voice message: (505) 476-4995
- Send an email RLD.CannabisControl@state.nm.us
Where/how do I apply for a State License?
Visit the State’s website, click here to apply.
Contact Us
- Fire Department: Mark Dubbin, Fire Protection Engineer (575) 528-3473, MDubbin@las-cruces.org
- Police Department: Kiri Daines, Deputy Police Chief (575) 528-413,0 kdaines@las-cruces.org
- Utilities Department: Michelle Figueroa (575) 528-3645, MFigueroa@las-cruces.org
- Zoning: Planner of the Day, (575) 528-3043, Development_Services@las-cruces.org
- Building Permits and Business Registrations: (575) 528-3059, business@las-cruces.org,
PermittingInspections@las-cruces.org - Economic Development: Irene Parra,Interim Business Development Administrator, Economic Development Department (575) 528-3475, irparra@las-cruces.org
- Community Engagement Office: For information regarding this survey and meetings, please contact the Community Engagement Office at (575) 541-2192 or by email at cannabis@las-cruces.org