ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — After a week on the road and the Savannah Bananas coming in, the Albuquerque Isotopes are taking back The Lab.

Starting Tuesday, the Isotopes are on a 12-game, 13-day homestand. They’re kicking it off with $1 hot dog night. Then, Thursday is the first matinee game. Forest Stulting of the Isotopes says they won’t call your boss if you dip in for that 11 a.m. game.

Friday and Saturday will feature fireworks while Sunday is Bark in the Park.

Walker Buehler will play in some of the games as well.

Learn more details in the video above and here.

The TDR Three Key Takeaways regarding New Mexico Marijuana Seizures and Federal-State Conflict:

1. New Mexico’s legalized marijuana clashes with federal actions.
2. Federal seizures disrupt New Mexico’s regulated cannabis market.
3. Federal reform needed to align with state cannabis laws

The recent months in New Mexico have seen the state’s legalized cannabis industry face significant challenges with federal law enforcement. Despite marijuana being legal in New Mexico, federal agencies continue to enforce national laws against cannabis, resulting in numerous seizures. This situation highlights the conflict between state laws that support legalization and unchanged federal regulations that still consider marijuana illegal at the national level.

Anthony Varrell, co-host of the Trade To Black Podcast, provided a detailed overview last night. The video below contains his full explanation.

The ongoing cannabis seizures by federal authorities in New Mexico, especially at checkpoints near the U.S.-Mexico border, are causing frustration for local businesses and consumers. The state legalized cannabis to establish a regulated market that promotes safety, control, and tax revenue. However, these federal actions counteract these objectives, as they fail to differentiate between illegal activities and state-regulated cannabis operations.

Reports from various sources indicate that these seizures are part of a deliberate enforcement strategy by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and other federal agencies. This has resulted in significant losses for legitimate businesses that comply with state laws but conflict with federal policies. The consequences are widespread, impacting the economic viability of these businesses and the state’s ability to generate expected revenues from this new industry.

Moreover, the continuation of these New Mexico marijuana seizures poses significant legal and political challenges. It emphasizes the need for clearer national policy that aligns state marijuana legalization with federal laws. The current situation creates a confusing environment for businesses and law enforcement, where adherence to one set of laws leads to violations of another.

This ongoing issue in New Mexico acts as a vital case study for other states and federal policymakers. It highlights the critical need for comprehensive federal legislation that resolves the discrepancies between state and federal marijuana laws. Without such changes, the conflict of legal standards is expected to continue, causing further disruption and uncertainty for states that have legalized and regulated cannabis. Want to keep up to date with all of TDR’s research and news, subscribe to our daily Baked In newsletter.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – CJ Noland, a 6 foot 4 inch guard from North Texas University, is transferring to New Mexico. Noland averaged 10.9 points and 2.8 rebounds per game and shot 38.4% from beyond-the-arc last season in the American Athletic Conference.  

Go Lobos 😁🐺 #Committed pic.twitter.com/oLSzWNdmmV

— DeuceDeuce (@CjNoland1) April 21, 2024

He adds more length on the perimeter for the Lobos and another guard to work with to replace the big shoes of Jaelen House and Jamal Mashburn Jr.  

“We are excited about the addition of CJ to our basketball program,” said head coach Richard Pitino in a press release from UNM. “He has the size and skill at the guard spot that we were looking for. He is tough, versatile, competitive and a winner. CJ will be a valuable addition to our team from day one.”  

Noland was a four-star recruit coming out of Waxahachie High School, a school outside of the Dallas, Texas area. He played for Oklahoma University his first two years of college before transferring to North Texas University, and now New Mexico.