New Mexico lawmakers kill marijuana legalization measure

SANTA FE (AP) – New Mexico lawmakers have killed a proposal that would legalize and tax recreational marijuana.
Six Democrats joined Republicans to oppose the measure in a 17-24 Senate vote Sunday night. Critics say legalizing marijuana could lead to increased crime rates, but supporters argue that legal pot would be good for the state’s economy.
The proposed constitutional amendment would have been placed on the November ballot if approved. Proponents have vowed to try again.
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