Ask Chad Grassy Logic

Ask Chad Grassy Logic S4 EP1 - PPE: You Down With Safety? Guest: Kaytlinne Serna - Grey Moon  Summary:  The new season of Ask Chad Grassy Logic is back, starting with Kaytlinne Serna from Grey Moon! We dive into the critical conversation that needs to come up more: worker safety in the cannabis industry and why simple PPE is a necessity. Plus, get an essential legislative preview of New Mexico&#39...

Before Season 4 officialy kicks off. Chad had the chance to talk with Duke Rodriquez who is running in the Republican Primary for Governor of New Mexico

Ask Chad Grassy Logic S3 Ep38 - See Some Of Y'all Next Year! Guest: None Summary: This episode of "Ask Chad Grassy Logic" covers Vireo Growth's strategic acquisition of Schwazze's debt for $62 million, granting them control over Schwazze's future assets and ultimately leading to its wind-down, pending regulatory approval in Colorado and New Mexico. Additionally, the episo...

Ask Chad Grassy Logic S3 Ep37 - The Government Took My Lunch Money Guest: Bianca, Maverick and Fernando - Mango Cannabis  Summary: Today I’ve got some of the Mango Cannabis crew in the studio! We sit down with members of their team to get a better sense of who they are and what their vision is for New Mexico. Based out of Sunland Park, they’re the new kids on the block in one of the most competiti...

Ask Chad Grassy Logic S3 Ep36 - Testing  Guest: Cristo Clear Testing Facility  Summary: Today I’m sitting down with Priscilla Smith & Dr. Laura Saucedo from Cristo Clear, a newly licensed testing facility out of Sunland Park 🧪✨ We talk about their journey, get the industry perspective from the testing side, and shine a light on a part of the 🪴 world that’s often misunderstood. I also drop a...

Ask Chad Grassy Logic S3 Ep35 - Fyah Fighter Guest: Paul Walton - Fire Fighter https://www.firefightersforplantmedicine.org/ Summary: Today I’m chatting with Paul Walton, a firefighter from the Albuquerque area who was one of the few voices that helped change the Bernalillo County Commission’s stance—allowing firefighters and other county workers to use cannabis while off duty. This was a huge ste...

Ask Chad Grassy Logic S3 Ep34 - Crazy Cannabis Train Guest: Kaytlinne Serna - Grey Moon https://greymoonnm.com/ Summary: On today’s episode, I sat back down with Kaytlinne Serna of Grey Moon out of Jal, NM. She gives us an update on what’s been happening with them on that side of the state, we dive into the market there, and we look at the future of cannabis near the Texas border once legalization...

Ask Chad Grassy Logic S3 Ep33 -Monopolized Prohibition: The DEA’s Billion-Dollar Cannabis Scandal  Guest: Duane Boise Summary: In this episode, I sit down with Duane Boise from MMJ , an applicant seeking approval for Schedule I cannabis research activity . He opens up about his firsthand experience navigating the federal application process—and the roadblocks and issues that surfaced along the way...

Ask Chad Grassy Logic S3 Ep32 - The Traveling Advocate Guest: None (producer Gino) Summary: We are trying something different this week. I have no guest, but Gino will be joining me in the conversation. It was a busy week, but I still have some updates for you all. From The CCD rules hearing in Santa Fe, to the Texas Legis who Sine Dine the other day. We finish up this episode with an update on th...

Ask Chad Grassy Logic S3 Ep31 - DEA = Drug Extortion Agency  Guest: Jonathan and Anthony Momma’s Boy Organics Summary: On this week’s second episode, I sit down with Jonathan & Anthony from Momma’s Boy Organics — a no-till micro production right here in Las Cruces. We dive into their operation, what’s ahead for the future, and who they are beyond the grow.   Then we switch gears with an update...

Ask Chad Grassy Logic S3 Ep30 - Lies My Lab Report Told Me Guest: Tim Harms - Green Orchard Labs Summary: Today I’m joined by Tim Harms from Green Orchard Labs in Missouri. He operates a cannabis testing facility, so we dive into his work, his story, and what it’s like to run a lab in the industry. We also get into the bigger picture—the problems with cannabis testing across the United States, whe...

Ask Chad Grassy Logic S3 Ep29 - New Mexico’s Backbone Guest: Jeff Castillo of Highlonesome & Qu from Big Effin Treez Summary: Today I sit down with Jeff from Highlonesome Cannabis and Qu from Big Effin Treez. Both are micro producers here in New Mexico and also lead the Micro Alliance, working to support and represent small operators across the state. We dive into their businesses, talk about...

Ask Chad Grassy Logic S3 Ep28 -  Rules, Rulez, Roolez — Big Changes Guest: Adrian (Cowboy)  Summary: Today, I’m sitting down with my good friend Adrian, better known as “Cowboy.” We catch up on what he’s been up to since his last time on the show, what new things he has planned, and a few other insights into his current projects. Then we downshift into a deep but fast-moving conversation about the...

Ask Chad Grassy Logic S3 Ep27 -  The Greenest Mayor in America Guest: Erik Garcia - Mayor of Grants - Owner of GrassRoots  https://grassrootsrxnm.com/ Summary: Today I’m joined by Erik Garcia, Mayor of Grants, New Mexico, and the owner/operator of Grassroots—a medical-era cannabis company that’s still around today. We talk about his incredible journey into the industry and how he’s earned the titl...

Ask Chad Grassy Logic  S3 Ep26 Testing the Tests Guest: Amy Rasinski  https://www.instagram.com/razame/ Summary: Today I’m sitting down with an old friend, Amy Rasinski. We go way back to the medical days—back when the industry was a total mess and nothing like it is today. We dive into her background with the plant and what led her to where she is now. Then we get into a bill in Congress that cou...

Ask Chad Grassy Logic  S3 Ep25 - The Deaf Legislature Guest: Sean of The Deafening Ziplock https://www.instagram.com/the_deafening_ziplock/ https://www.thedeafeningziplock.com/ Summary: In this episode, I’m visiting with Sean, owner and operator of The Deafening Ziploc, a micro-producer here in New Mexico. We have a great conversation about his background and what brought him from California to Ne...

Ask Chad Grassy Logic   S3 Ep24  Guest: Bart Day 42 Days & Jason Hixon The Greenery Room (Doso) Summary: Today I am joined by Bart and Jason, both are from different companies and do different things in the industry. We take a brief moment to hear from them and their businesses. We jump into the conversation of Ruidoso. They were struck with a huge flash flood on Tuesday and it did a lot of da...

Ask Chad Grassy Logic  S3 Ep23 - Surviving The Regulations  Guest: Bob Boylan  Summary: Bob Boylan joins me on this episode to share his background and journey in the cannabis industry. He breaks down his unique take on cannabis retail, one that definitely stands out from the crowd.  We also shift gears and talk about another important issue he's working on: the water hauling problems that hav...

Ask Chad Grassy Logic S3 Ep22 - Timeline Shift  Guest: Ryan Stuart   Summary:  This week, I’m sitting down with Ryan Stuart—a veteran, grower, and someone truly passionate about the plant. We dive into his journey from the military to the grow room, and talk about what’s next for him in the industry.  We also get into the Cannabis Cultivar Selection Scale launching in Missouri—a big move away from...

Ask Chad Grassy Logic   S3EP21 - Buds & Bottlenecks  Guest: Tabi Amaya   Summary:  Today I sat down with Tabi, an old friend from our time at another company. She shares her journey into the cannabis industry, along with stories and experiences from her time as a Texas resident working as a budtender in New Mexico’s wild cannabis scene.  We dive into how cannabis genetics are hitting a bottlen...

Ask Chad Grassy Logic S3 Ep20 - Reset Settings   Guest: Ceci - Canarome Adventures  IG: @cannarome_adventures Summary:  In this episode, I sit down with Ceci from Cannarome Adventures, a company that hosts group tours to cannabis lounges across New Mexico—not just in our local area. We talk about the current state of cannabis lounges, where the scene is headed, and how it’s evolving statewide.  Th...

Ask Chad Grassy Logic  S3EP19 - Hempin’ Around   Guest: Whitney Bustillos  https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamacardiology/article-abstract/2834540 Summary:  This week, I sit down with Whitney from Cultiv8 Magazine to talk about her journey and what it’s like working in the magazine world. We also dive into Albuquerque’s recent ban on hemp-derived products like Delta-8 and THCa. We wrap up the epi...

Ask Chad Grassy Logic S3EP18 - Cannamorph  Guest: Erica and Will from First Crop Summary:  Today we're sitting down with Will and Earl from First Crop. We're going to dive into their unique approach to cannabis products – they're focusing on more than just high THC. Plus, we'll touch on a recent "Best in Grass" award they've won. Then, we'll shift gears to talk about some of the big changes happen...

Ask Chad Grassy Logic - S3EP17 - City Support   Guest: Johanna Bencomo - Mayor Pro Tempore  Summary:  This week we sat down and chatted with Las Cruces Mayor Pro Tempore, Johanna Bencomo. She discusses the city's unique stance on the cannabis industry, including 24-hour sales and drive-thrus. The episode also tackles the complexities of border checks impacting the local cannabis market and the...

Ask Chad Grassy Logic - S3EP16 - Legal Trapper Life - Guest: Al Adebo - Munchiez  Summary:  On this week's episode, we're hanging out with Al Adebo from Munchiez, talking about the wild journey of building a cannabis business in New Mexico. We'll hear how he went from launching in Ruidoso to expanding to multiple locations, and what makes the "Munchiez" brand tick. Plus, we&#...