Purlife Dispensary, with nearly 20 locations across New Mexico, has opened a new spot in Sunland Park, a city that ranks second in cannabis sales in the state, generating over $130 million in revenue last year, partly due to its proximity to El Paso, Texas, where recreational cannabis remains illegal. The dispensary is situated just across the parking lot from El Paso, Texas, creating a unique legal challenge for customers.
The New Mexico state line near Sunland Park runs south of Country Club Road before turning north about half a mile west. Purlife is located on the south side of Country Club Road, within New Mexico. However, customers must drive half a mile west through Texas to return to New Mexico after making a purchase.
"It's a very unusual situation, but it does raise questions," said KOAT legal expert John Day. He explained that Texas law enforcement could potentially stop someone leaving the dispensary, arresting them for drug possession before they reach New Mexico again.
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