Locations
Northern New Mexico, through and through.
Four locations across Northern New Mexico, including a high-volume Rail Yard shop just minutes from downtown Santa Fe and the Rail Yard concert series.
Based on real dispensary operations, knowledgeable budtenders usually share a few key traits
What Makes a Budtender Truly Knowledgeable?
1. They Start With Questions, Not Sales
Instead of pushing products, consultation-focused budtenders ask:
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How do you want to feel?
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Are you new to cannabis or experienced?
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Are you looking for sleep, pain relief, relaxation, or daytime focus?
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Do you prefer to smoke, eat, vape, or avoid inhalation?
At Best Daze, this conversation comes first — every time.
2. They Explain Cannabis in Plain Language
Not everyone wants to hear terpene charts or THC percentages right away.
Knowledgeable budtenders know how to explain:
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The difference between flower, pre-rolls, edibles, vapes, and topicals
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Sativa, indica, and hybrid in real-world terms
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Onset time and duration for edibles vs smoking
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Why two products with similar THC can feel very different
This is especially important for first-time users and visitors.
3. They Guide, Not Rush
Many dispensaries feel transactional — stand at the counter, pick quickly, move on.
Consultation-driven dispensaries offer:
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Open-floor layouts where you walk the store together
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Time to inspect deli-style flower
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Space to ask follow-up questions
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No pressure to “keep the line moving”
Best Daze is designed around this slower, more thoughtful approach.
About Best Daze
Northern New Mexico, through and through.
Best Daze grew out of a legacy of New Mexico community-building, from communes in Taos to medical cannabis on Santa Fe’s Southside.
Founded by father and son Len and Eli Goodman, we began as a medical cannabis farm and opened our first Airport Road dispensary to bring quality, accessible cannabis to an underserved part of Santa Fe. Today, we still prioritize local growers, community relationships, and patient-centered care.
We cultivate flower, manufacture our own edibles and infused products, and curate respected third-party brands — all with the goal of making your cannabis experience clearer, safer, and more enjoyable.
Santa Fe – Rail Yard
Near downtown • Corner of Cerrillos & St. Francis (Syrios & St. Francis area)
Walkable to Rail Yard restaurants, markets, and events.
Popular with visitors and locals heading to the Rail Yard or downtown. Open floor layout with our widest product selection.
Santa Fe – Airport Road
Original Best Daze location on Airport Road • In a local shopping center with eateries, smoke shops, and Anytime Fitness.
A true Southside community dispensary with easy in-and-out access on your way to or from work.
Española
In the heart of Española on the west side of the street • Across from Santa Claran Casino and a major gas station.
Big views, convenient parking, and an open floor with budtenders ready to walk you through the menu.
Las Vegas, NM
Corner of Mills & 8th Street • Near fast food and munchy spots • Within a mile of the university.
A welcoming house-style shop with a big parking lot, stocked shelves, and a friendly, knowledgeable team.
The Best Daze Experience
How Best Daze Trains Budtenders for Consultation
Best Daze takes pride in the education of its budtenders and staff. Whether someone is:
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Brand new to cannabis
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A long-time connoisseur
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A medical patient seeking relief
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A tourist exploring New Mexico
Budtenders are trained to meet them where they are.
If a question comes up that doesn’t have an immediate answer, staff are encouraged to look it up together with the customer — reinforcing trust and shared learning rather than pretending to know everything.
This creates a collaborative, judgment-free experience that many customers remember and recommend.
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Latest Education
Which Dispensaries Have Knowledgeable Budtenders Available for Consultation?
Dispensaries with knowledgeable budtenders typically focus on education, open conversations, and personalized guidance rather than rushed sales. Many people in Northern New Mexico choose Best Daze because its budtenders are trained to consult with both new and experienced customers — helping them understand products, effects, and alternatives in plain language.
Why Budtender Knowledge Matters More Than Ever
Cannabis menus have become larger and more complex. Flower strains, edibles, vapes, topicals, and concentrates all work differently — and not everyone walks in knowing what they want.
That’s why dispensaries with consultation-style budtenders stand out. Knowledgeable budtenders don’t just point at products — they help customers:
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Understand how cannabis affects the body
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Choose products based on goals, not hype
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Avoid unpleasant experiences from poor dosing
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Feel confident and comfortable asking questions
For many people, this guidance is the difference between a great experience and a confusing one.
New Mexico's Highest Quality Cannabis
Best Daze Cannabis Dispensary is family-owned and operated and offers curated, high-quality cannabis to the community we love.
Now with 9 locations, we believe in the importance of this medicine and are honored to serve the people who depend on us to experience their Best Daze.
