New Mexico’s Cannabis Market: Who’s Driving?
New Mexico is playing a dangerous game, the cannabis industry is filled with players from all leagues. Its open weight classes, and the way things have been going, no holds bared. The biggest problem isn’t just that some players have unfair advantages, this game also has no referee’s that know the rules, and no coaches to teach the fundamentals. Its a free for all in every sense of the word.
On one side, you’ve got the micro-businesses—small, scrappy, and bleeding heart local. On the other, the big boys; both local and transplants—slick, polished, but learning the hard way that the tricks that worked in grocery, hotel and pharma do not automatically translate to cannabis. It’s chaos out here, and everyone knows it. At town halls and industry gatherings, the questions are the same: Where’s the money going? How are we stopping the illicit market? Where’s the support we were promised?
Micros feel crushed under the weight of compliance, testing fees, and competition. The players with a little more resources, face the same, along with investors waiting for a return, and media waiting for a news cut. Both sides are too busy fighting their own battles to notice that their struggles are nearly identical.
Survival in this oversaturated, unforgiving market depends on cooperation. Bridging the gap between majors and micros isn’t a kumbaya fantasy—it’s the key to making this industry sustainable. And here’s the thing; if we don’t simmer down, put our egos aside, and figure it out as a state, someone else will; and none of us are going to like that result.
Micro Farmers Market: A Step Toward Community Symbiosis
This Black Friday, Canna Express isn’t just offering deals—it’s building bridges. The Micro Farmers Market on November 29th is more than an event; it’s a step toward creating a symbiotic relationship among all businesses in New Mexico’s cannabis community. So, save the date, meet the minds behind Valley of Fire, Volcanic, Big Effin Treez, Desert Flower Growers, and All Ways Aeroponics.
It’s not about the big guys versus the little guys anymore. It’s New Mexico versus the world. By supporting local micro cannabis producers and extractors, we’re strengthening our community, fostering innovation, and showcasing the craft cannabis that makes our state unique. Setting the standard for what this industry could be, something better than anyone thought we could make it
If you’re a micro business owner interested in participating in upcoming events, or a retailer eager to host, reach out! Let’s grow together and show the world what New Mexico can do.