Martinez would repeal medical marijuana law

Published: October 29, 2010

Election Day is this coming Tuesday, and New Mexico voters face a stark choice in the gubernatorial race. On one side, Republican Susana Martinez recently indicated that she would work to repeal New Mexico’s medical marijuana law. This announcement comes as a bit of a shock given the record support for medical marijuana these days. It’s especially surprising that Martinez would express opposition to New Mexico’s law, the first in the country to authorize state-regulated dispensaries, which has served as a model to states around the country looking for best practices to replicate.

Check out this ad put together by the Drug Policy Alliance to help educate New Mexico voters about the choice they face on Election Day:

Fortunately, voters in New Mexico have an alternative to Martinez. Democratic nominee Diane Denish has said unequivocally that she supports the state’s medical marijuana law. "For people in chronic pain or with terminal illnesses, it's very important for people with cancer, PTSD or other afflictions to have every possible means of alleviating pain," Denish said recently.

For voters who support compassionate access to medical marijuana, the choice is clear. If you need help finding your polling place, or would just like to check the status of your registration, visit the New Mexcio Secretary of State’s Voter View tool. And remember, Election Day is Tuesday – don’t forget to vote!