Overview

• In a leaked audio, Governor Grisham criticizes Secretary Mayorkas for lack of communication and support regarding cannabis seizures and border security.
• Grisham accuses the Biden administration of 'persecuting' New Mexico by prioritizing federal laws over state interests.
• Federal agents have confiscated over $300,000 worth of state-licensed cannabis, impacting small businesses severely.
• The governor threatened to send a formal complaint to the Biden administration, expressing being 'boxed in' by current federal policies.
• Despite legalization in New Mexico, cannabis remains federally illegal, leading to ongoing conflicts between state and federal regulations.