Albuquerque Rejects Cannabis-Smoke Shop Separation | Santa Fe News

Albuquerque City Council rejected a controversial proposal to separate cannabis dispensaries from smoke shops, voting 6-3 against the measure. The plan would have required at least 660 feet between these businesses and 330 feet around schools and daycares, while also extending curfews for both. Supporters claimed clustering fuels crime and trafficking, but opponents argued it unfairly singled out cannabis retailers without solid evidence, calling it an overreach that harms small businesses. The ordinance had previously failed in committee, underscoring the ongoing tension between public safety and economic interests — and for now, businesses can stay close 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/64f932ce3a8378d4