Medical Marijuana: New Mexico Becomes Twelfth State to Approve It With the stroke of a pen, Gov. Bill Richardson has made New Mexico the 12th medical marijuana state.
Harm Reduction: New Mexico Governor Signs Overdose Death Reduction Measure With Gov. Bill Richardson's signature on the 911 Good Samaritan Act, New Mexico becomes the first state to provide limited immunity from prosecution to people who seek emergency medical treatment for overdose victims.