Survivor speaks out after deadly stabbing at Albuquerque dispensary – Yahoo! Voices

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – After a stabbing on West Central left one man dead in January, the second victim is speaking out about what happened.

“It’s something I wish never would happen to nobody,” expressed Jose Solis, a stabbing victim and survivor.

Jose Solis said 73-year-old Fred Tapia was like a father to him. They were neighbors and inseparable, often grabbing something to eat or going to the racetrack together. However, on January 27, a normal trip to a cannabis shop on Central near Unser completely changed everything.

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“There’s two guys and a girl walking in the middle of the road, and I, kind of, swerved around them and drove on the gravel on the side,” recalled Solis.

Jose Solis, 37, said the two men later confronted him and Tapia in the dispensary’s parking lot with knives.

“Just starts telling us, we tried to run them over, you know, and we tried to de-escalate it, and tell them, ‘I’m sorry. We don’t know what you’re talking about,” stated Solis.      

The two men were later identified as brothers, Antonio and Jesus Secatero. Solis said the argument turned physical after one of the brothers kicked Tapia in the chest, knocking him

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Corporation-run Siddha dispensaries in Coimbatore witness rise in footfall – The Hindu

The city’s two Corporation-run dispensaries, located in Town Hall and R.S. Puram, have reported an increase in visitors seeking nutrient supplements and medicines for preventive care. Between April 1, 2023 and March 15, 2024, around 1,300 individuals consulted the dispensaries, compared with 897 in the previous year.

Of this, 63.7 % visited the centre for up to three consultations, as compared to 34% the previous year, according to data provided by the civic body. The dispensaries are located in Town Hall and R. S. Puram.

Shanmugam, the Medical Officer (MO) at the Town Hall dispensary, noted that there has been a rise in patients with diabetes, arthritis, and autoimmune disorders over the past five years. Individuals aged 28 to 55 come seeking medicines for stress management without side effects, reflecting evolving health concerns.

Similar trends were observed at the R.S. Puram dispensary. Dr. Shanmugam attributed the growing preference for traditional medicine to its perceived lack of side effects.

During consultations, MOs at both centres begin by assessing the patient’s Dosha or composition of elements such as air, water, earth, fire and space.

Interestingly, he also highlighted the prevalence of Vatta dominance among individuals in Coimbatore, attributing it to allegedly high-functioning anxiety prevalent in the

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6 South Dakota medical cannabis dispensaries host “sign and drive” petition – KEVN

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KEVN) – South Dakotans voted to legalize recreational cannabis in 2020, but this amendment was ruled unconstitutional due to a technicality shortly thereafter.

Legalization advocates statewide hope to see this issue on the ballot again in 2024, but for that to happen, they will need some help. Six medical cannabis dispensaries, including Puffy’s Dispensary and Greenlight Dispensary in Rapid City, participated in an initiative to gather the required 17,508 signatures for marijuana legalization to return to the ballot in November.

This event, known as the “Sign and Drive” campaign, allowed supporters to sign the petition outside of these locations without even getting out of their cars.

“I think we talk about freedom. You know, South Dakota’s very big on freedom, said Kittrick Jeffries, owner and CEO of Puffy’s Dispensary. “We’re talking about everybody’s freedom. We’ve seen in the past how prohibition has not worked.”

Mike Green, South Dakota’s partner for Greenlight Dispensary, is confident they will reach their goal.

“We have met every goal and expect to see this on the ballot come November,” said Green.

The deadline for signatures is May 7. Legalization supporters can also sign the petition on the South Dakotans for Better Marijuana Laws website.

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6 South Dakota medical cannabis dispensaries host “sign and drive” petition – KOTA

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – South Dakotans voted to legalize recreational cannabis in 2020, but this amendment was ruled unconstitutional due to a technicality shortly thereafter.

Legalization advocates statewide hope to see this issue on the ballot again in 2024, but for that to happen, they will need some help. Six medical cannabis dispensaries, including Puffy’s Dispensary and Greenlight Dispensary in Rapid City, participated in an initiative to gather the required 17,508 signatures for marijuana legalization to return to the ballot in November.

This event, known as the “Sign and Drive” campaign, allowed supporters to sign the petition outside of these locations without even getting out of their cars.

“I think we talk about freedom. You know, South Dakota’s very big on freedom, said Kittrick Jeffries, owner and CEO of Puffy’s Dispensary. “We’re talking about everybody’s freedom. We’ve seen in the past how prohibition has not worked.”

Mike Green, South Dakota’s partner for Greenlight Dispensary, is confident they will reach their goal.

“We have met every goal and expect to see this on the ballot come November,” said Green.

The deadline for signatures is May 7. Legalization supporters can also sign the petition on the South Dakotans for Better Marijuana Laws website.

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DeKalb city awards $25K grant to NuEra Cannabis dispensary for facade work – Shaw Local News Network

DeKALB – The DeKalb City Council has awarded $25,000 to NuEra Cannabis to help offset costs for some building upgrades underway at the dispensary, 818 W. Lincoln Highway in DeKalb.

The grant was awarded as part of the city’s Architectural Improvement Program, meant to incentivize private redevelopment in commercial areas outside the boundaries of the downtown tax increment financing district.

Laura Jaramillo Bernal, the dispensary’s chief operating officer, said having the city’s support means a lot to NuEra Cannabis, which had a groundbreaking in the Junction Shopping Center in November.

“The construction and structural improvements that have to happen to a building in order to make a dispensary – a highly regulated building, a lot of specific security requirements – it’s a very specific monetary investment,” Jaramillo Bernal said. “Being able to have the support of the city so we can make the best, most attractive, most functional space possible for the city is fantastic. It really also allows us to improve that entire building in a longterm way that even outside of its use as a dispensary is an asset to the city generally.”

Jaramillo Bernal said the city’s grant will be of big help to NuEra Cannabis in meeting its timeline.

The dispensary

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Mid-Hudson region gets 8 new cannabis retail licenses – The Daily Freeman

ALBANY, N.Y. — Eight new adult-use cannabis dispensary licenses have been granted in the Mid-Hudson Region and were among a total of 114 approved Friday by New York Cannabis Control Board.

The dispensary licenses were issued for businesses based in Ulster, Dutchess, Columbia, Greene and Orange counties, with one only identified as based in the “Mid-Hudson” region. Licenses approved in the region are not required to operate in their home counties and can be used anywhere regionally.

A board spokesperson said they did not know whether any of the eight new licensees plan to open dispensaries in Ulster or Dutchess counties.

The total licenses granted included 45 for retail dispensaries and 31 for microbusinesses, Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office said in a press release. In addition to the eight dispensary licenses, five adult-use cultivator licenses were issued to businesses in Ulster, Dutchess, Columbia and Orange counties, along with four adult-use processor licenses in Dutchess, Columbia and Orange counties and two adult-use microbusiness licenses in Orange and Greene counties.

Approaching the three-year anniversary of legalization, New York now has 88 licensed dispensaries, with more stores to open statewide. To date, 223 licenses have been granted in 2024 alone, according to a press

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Somerset officials looking at best way to zone for medical marijuana dispensaries – Commonwealth Journal’s History

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Somerset City Council is set to take the first steps in navigating how to deal with new medical marijuana regulations in the commonwealth of Kentucky. But first, they have to get a recommendation from the city’s Planning and Zoning board.

The council’s agenda for a special-called meeting held Monday contained an item for the first reading of a zoning ordinance, but City Attorney John Adams said the council had to hold back until Planning and Zoning can make their recommendation.

“We can’t do zoning text legislation or zoning map legislation here, without first a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning board,” Adams said.

What officials are considering is to limit marijuana dispensaries to Business-1 or Business-2 areas, and prevent them from being within a certain number of feet – Adams suggested 1,000 feet – of schools, churches or recover facilities.

That last one was the main reason the city is looking at putting rules in place now, before any such businesses begin, Mayor Alan Keck explained.

“We want to make sure someone doesn’t end up getting a permit or a license from the state,

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Best Daze to open new dispensary in Bernalillo Saturday – Rio Rancho Observer

Best Daze, a northern New Mexico cannabis business, will celebrate the grand opening of its latest dispensary in Bernalillo Saturday.

The new facility will offer a diverse array of products, including Cookies brand products.

Located at 115 US-550 S, Suite A, Best Daze will open its doors to the public from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. with festivities from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A  ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at 11:30 a.m.

Best Daze’s budtenders will conduct informative sessions throughout the day, covering various cannabis products, consumption methods and the latest industry trends.

Attendees also have a chance to receive Best Daze-branded merchandise and other giveaways.

“We are excited to introduce Best Daze to Bernalillo/Rio Rancho and contribute to the local communities,” Eli Goodman, CEO at Best Daze, said. “Our team has diligently crafted a welcoming space where customers can explore the incredible benefits of cannabis in a fun and engaging way. We eagerly anticipate serving the diverse needs of our customers and becoming a trusted resource in Bernalillo and Rio Rancho.”

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Stamford after school program may get cannabis dispensary as neighbor – Connecticut Public

The after school program at Building One Community offers more than just tutoring, according to Idania Galicia. Her son is one of 45 Stamford Public Schools students who attend the program.

“This is a pleasant and safe location, my son has come here since kindergarten and they help many families.”

Galicia might feel differently in a short while if a cannabis dispensary by Ayr Wellness gets zoning approval to open next door at Building One’s location on 417 Shippan Ave.

While cannabis dispensaries are highly regulated by state authorities, Galicia thinks it normalizes drug use for children who attend the program.

But she’s out of luck, because while the program is in many ways considered an extension of the public school system according to Building One Community staff, the location is not a school, so the dispensary can set up shop, a quirk of the city’s zoning regulations for cannabis retailers.

Development and External Relations Director Elena Perez said she hopes the zoning board will reconsider when it decides on the building application.

“What we have is trust that the zoning board will understand, and will listen to the community, and that they will do the right thing to protect the kids the same way

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Dispensary-Launched Premium Cannabis Lines : premium cannabis line – Trend Hunter

Ivy Hall dispensaries proudly introduces Ivy Premium, an inaugural and exclusive premium cannabis line that will surely raise the dispensary’s profile. The collection is made possible through a partnership with Aeriz. The flagship product of Ivy Premium are 3.5g flower jars, with more products reportedly forthcoming. The premium cannabis line distinguishes itself with a sleek and elegant aesthetic that exudes an air of sophistication.

In addition to launching Ivy Premium, the brand also marked the opening of its ninth location in Streamwood with a Grand Opening featuring free food from local favorites like Green Joe Coffee and Lou Malnati’s pizza for the first 150 customers. The event included a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a tour that highlighted Ivy Hall’s commitment to excellence and community engagement. As the first operator under the Illinois Social Equity Program, Ivy Hall is dedicated to community impact, reflecting its Black and veteran ownership in its business model.

Image Credit: Ivy Hall

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