We received the word from our friends at the Las Cruces Press Women that journalist, best-selling author, and NPR correspondent Doug Fine will speak in Las Cruces on March 22 and 23. He will make on presentation on his newest book, “Too High To Fail,” and the second on his previous book, “Farewell, My Subaru.” Each talk will be followed by a Great Conversation for audience discussion of the topics Doug presents.
Here’s some more info:
Too High to Fail: Cannabis and the New Green Economic Revolution
Friday, March 22, 1 p.m.
Doug Fine lived for a year in the first U.S. county to legalize the ancient hemp plant, following one individual plant from seed to patient. Fine recognized that it’s time for sober debate about what comes next when the Drug War ends. In this wild, revealing, and funny talk, Fine provides the first in-depth look at the burgeoning legal cannabis industry and how the “new green economy” is shaping our country. It isn’t about Cheech and Chong anymore. It’s big business.
Petroleum Free in One Year
Saturday, March 23, 10 a.m.
Doug Fine will share his humorous stories interwoven with personal experience and important facts to show how anyone can move seamlessly to sustainability, through solar power and other easy tips at home, vegetable oil-powered autos and a sustainable diet. Since moving to southern New Mexico, Fine has established the Funky Butte Ranch, growing his own food and raising chickens and goats, installed solar power, and outsmarted — on occasion — coyotes and Mother Nature in order to live sustainably.
Las Cruces Convention Center, 680 E. University
A $3 donation is requested at the door for the Community of Hope’s homeless veterans program. For more information, e-mail lcpresswomen@gmail.com.