Bernalillo County Firefighters Can Now Use Cannabis Off-Duty Without Random Drug Tests

26 February 2025

Bernalillo County has become the first local government in New Mexico to protect firefighters from random drug testing for off-duty cannabis use. The new policy aligns with state law but raises concerns over potential funding losses from the New Mexico Department of Transportation. As the debate over workplace cannabis policies continues, this decision could influence other public safety departments across the state.