Albuquerque Rejects Cannabis Buffer Zones | Albuquerque News

Albuquerque City Council rejected a controversial proposal to create buffer zones between smoke shops and cannabis dispensaries, citing concerns over illegal activity and clustering. The plan, backed by the Keller Administration, would have required new shops to be at least 1,300 feet apart and prohibited co-location within 660 feet — but faced backlash from council members and business owners who argued it unfairly targeted legitimate businesses rather than addressing crime directly. With a 6-3 vote, the measure failed, leaving current zoning rules intact and allowing new shops to open closer together. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3a4e5a80d7b169a0