The Trading Post Journal
Cannabis education, New Mexico law, and dispatches from a licensed microbusiness in Tatum, New Mexico.
Tatum, NM: A Highway 380 Story
· 10 min read
Tatum is a Lea County plains town built by a shopkeeper in 1909, sustained by ranching, irrigation water, and Permian Basin oil ever since. Highway 380 still runs straight through it, connecting Tatum to Roswell and to Lubbock, Texas, about 75 miles east.
What Is a Cheroot? The Old West Cannabis Tradition
· 7 min read
A cheroot is a cigar with both ends cut square instead of tapered, and the American word for one - stogie - comes from the Conestoga wagon. At Peace Pipe, a Cheroot is a King Palm 16-pack packed with seven grams of our own indoor flower for $45. Here is the history, what is inside, and our entire flower price list per gram, including the item that beats it.
The Closest Dispensary to Lubbock, TX (2026 Guide)
· 10 min read
Peace Pipe Cannabis & Trading Post in Tatum, New Mexico sits about 75 miles west of Lubbock on US-380, making it the closest licensed dispensary a Texas resident can legally reach. This guide covers the drive, what to bring, what is on the shelf, and the state-line rule every visitor needs to know before heading home.
Can Texas Residents Buy Cannabis in New Mexico?
· 8 min read
New Mexico does not ask where you're from. Any adult 21 or older with a valid photo ID can buy recreational cannabis here, no medical card required. Here is exactly what the law allows, and the one federal line you cannot cross on the way home.
Texas THC Law Changes 2026: What's Banned and What's Legal
· 8 min read
As of July 31, 2026, delta-8, delta-10, THCP, THC-O and THCA flower are Schedule I controlled substances in Texas. Here is how a five-year-old rule finally took effect, and what the difference is between a market built on a definition and a market built on a statute.