John Castañeda accepts a check of commissioner discretionary funds Thursday from Commissioner Jay Block to purchase a new working dog for Deputy A.J. In the back are commission Chairman Dave Heil, left, and Commissioner Kenneth Eichwald. Front, from left, Sandoval County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Noriega to handle. Stephen Montoya photo.
Thursday, County Manager Wayne Johnson said the updated policy was necessary to comply with federal law and protect the county’s federal grants, now that New Mexico has legalized recreational marijuana.