Three Nations Hashish, owned by Reno-Sparks Indian Colony, has a mushy opening Saturday afternoon after tribe members carried out a cultural blessing that included prayers and music.
The primary buy made at Reno’s first drive-thru dispensary was made by Arlan Melendez, chairman of the RSIC. He purchased a cream to assist together with his shoulder ache.
Native leaders comparable to Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve, Reno Metropolis Council member Naomi Duerr, Washoe County Commissioner Bob Lucey and RSIC board members have been additionally in attendance.
Three Nations Hashish is situated at 11570 South Virginia Avenue, beforehand dwelling to a automobile dealership.
As of Saturday afternoon, the dispensary solely operates its drive-thru lanes. The retail house indoors will open to the general public in April.
“Three Nations Hashish enhances RSIC’s financial diversification technique that may create well-paying jobs for each tribal members and most people.” Melendez stated in a ready assertion. “It is going to additionally assist RSIC to speculate assets into higher elder care, training, well being companies, housing and infrastructure, language and tradition, youth companies; the alternatives are infinite.”
One other RSIC-owned drive-thru dispensary in Verdi will probably be open for the general public on March 12. Melendez added {that a} third dispensary will open in Spanish Springs, however a opening date has not been scheduled.
Kristin Oh is a public security reporter for the Reno Gazette Journal. She could be reached at [email protected] or at 775-420-1285. Please help support her work by subscribing.
