Sunland Park, New Mexico, a small city on the border with Texas, has recently found itself at the center of the state’s booming cannabis industry. The city is already leading the state in cannabis sales, and now it’s home to the largest dispensary in the Land of Enchantment—all thanks to Mango Cannabis.
The Rise of Sunland Park’s Cannabis Industry
Sunland Park has been moving more cannabis than any other New Mexico city, largely due to the out-of-state traffic from El Paso, Texas. The proximity to El Paso has played a significant role, with residents from Texas crossing the border to purchase cannabis legally in New Mexico.
To capitalize on the demand, Mango Cannabis has opened a 9,000-square-foot dispensary in Sunland Park in December 2024, adding a major player to the city’s cannabis scene. Company representatives have stated they plan to expand even further across New Mexico.
A Record-Breaking December
The impact of cannabis sales in Sunland Park is undeniable. For example, Dark Matter’s Sunland Park store sold more than $1.4 million in cannabis in December 2024, making it the top-performing dispensary in New Mexico.
Field of Dreams wasn’t far behind, bringing in $1.1 million. Cookies, which opened its second New Mexico store in Sunland Park in August, had nearly $774,000 in recreational sales in December…