State marks National Consumer Protection Week with prevention push
Securities Division remains focused on fraud awareness and prevention SANTA FE – New Mexicans made 10,638 reports of fraud to the Federal Trade Commission in 2025, totaling $50.7 million in losses. This National Consumer Protection Week, March 1-7, the Securities...
State recalls medical cannabis edible
February 26, 2026 SANTA FE –The state has ordered a mandatory recall of a medical cannabis lollipop after regulators found it exceeded the legal THC limit. The Cannabis Control Division determined that the edible cannabis product, manufactured by GH LLC and sold...
Don’t let scammers steal your holiday spirit
New Mexico Securities Division unveils the top investor threats SANTA FE — The New Mexico Securities Division warns New Mexicans about new, sophisticated schemes bad actors are using to steal money from investors. Drawing on data from the North American Securities...
Scammers offer tricks, not treats, this Halloween
State regulator shares tips for fraud prevention SANTA FE – The New Mexico Securities Division is warning the public not to be fooled this Halloween by deceptive digital content and to stay alert for scammers masquerading as government officials, law enforcement, or...
Safeguard Metals liable for $51 million in precious metals fraud
Company defrauded 450 elderly investors nationwide SANTA FE – Safeguard Metals LLC and its owner Jeffrey Ikahn will pay $51.2 million in restitution and penalties for defrauding 450 elderly investors out of retirement savings in a precious metals scheme, state and...
CCD-Notice of Rule Hearing and Proposed Rulemaking – September 3, 2025
Public Hearing The New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department (RLD), Cannabis Control Division (CCD), will hold a public rule hearing on September 3, 2025, at 9:00 am. The rule hearing will be held at the Rio Grande Conference Room in the Toney Anaya State Office...
New Mexico joins multistate settlement with financial firms for overcharging customers
Impacted New Mexicans will receive restitution plus interest SANTA FE – The New Mexico Securities Division announced today that is has joined a multistate settlement with Edward Jones, LPL Financial, RBC, Stifel, and TD Ameritrade following an investigation into...
CCD-Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Amendments – May, 9 2025
Notice of Termination of Rulemaking and Cancellation of Hearing Public Hearing The New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department (RLD), Cannabis Control Division (CCD), will hold a public rule hearing on Friday, May 9, 2025, at 9:00am. The rule hearing will be held...
Cannabis enforcement bill headed to governor’s desk
SANTA FE – A bill that would establish an enforcement bureau within the Regulation and Licensing Department and expand the Cannabis Control Division’s regulatory authority is one step away from becoming law after passing the New Mexico Senate today. House Bill 10 will...
Bill strengthening cannabis enforcement clears House
HB 10 gives Cannabis Control Division more authority over illicit activity SANTA FE — A bipartisan bill that would establish an enforcement bureau within the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department and expand the Cannabis Control Division’s regulatory authority...