Although the state Legislature has resisted the idea of legalizing marijuana, more than 60 percent of New Mexicans support legalizing, regulating and taxing the drug, according to results of a statewide poll released Thursday.

Albuquerque pollster Brian Sanderoff said his research found 61 percent of those interviewed support legalization of marijuana for adults 21 or older, including 40 percent who "strongly" support it.

Thirty-four percent oppose legalization, he said, including 25 percent who are "strongly" opposed.

"Adults in all five regions of the state support this," Sanderoff said at a news conference in the Capitol.

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Steve Terrell, The New Mexican via Las Cruces Sun-News ~