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The Temporary Expansion of Outdoor Patio Dining space due to Covid-19 restrictions has been extended to October 31, 2022.  The Division’s Extension is effective so long as it complies with your individual Local Option District’s requirements.

• There is no additional fee for Temporary Floor Plans already approved and Licensee does not have to resubmit documentation.
• Please note that your Local Option District retains jurisdiction for extensions and waivers to local ordinances, fire code compliance and local land use concerns.

Retain a copy of the Director’s letter for your records, below:

Letter from Director -Outdoor Dining extended to 10/31/2022

The ABC Director has issued clarification on the Residential Home Delivery of Alcoholic Beverages.  Click below for your copy.
Copy of Letter on Residential Deliveries, issued 12/23/2021

ABC Rule book issued per revisions that went into effect on 9/28/2021.  Click below for your copy.  Keep an electronic copy or print out, should it be requested at Inspection.
ABC-NMAC Rules-Revised-9/28/2021-Issued 11/9/2021

HISTORY OF RULE HEARING and PROPOSED CHANGES published for review:

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

Public Hearing. The Division held a Public Hearing on Monday, July 26, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. held virtually, due to the concerns surrounding COVID-19. Attendees were able to provide public comment on record and submit written comments.

The Division reviewed all feedback received during the public comment period.  Click on links below for more information:

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
Proposed Rules

Proposed Rules -Exhibits

Proposed Rules -Public Comments

ABC Rules Hearing 7/26/2021 -Transcript

ABC Rules Hearing 7/26/2021 -Exhibits 

ABC Rules Hearing 7/26/2021 -Comment Summary

Changes to ABC Rules, adopted 9/2/2021

Click on the Link below for are all of the changes to ABC Rules, adopted on September 2, 2021.  These Amendments and new Rules went into effect September 28, 2021.

Only showing are those rules, sections, and subsections that have been changed, removed or added.  If a subsection is not included, it wasn’t changed and remains effective.

ABC Rules Changed, adopted 9/2/2021

ABC Integrated Rules, effective 9/28/2021

NM State Statutes – Revised 7/15/2021

CLICK FOR COPY: ABC LIST Converted Restaurant & Permits, as of 6/3/2022

The State of New Mexico has no objection to service members or an individual bringing a reasonable amount of alcohol into the State for personal consumption only -see NMSA 1978 60-7A-3D Transportation into state without permit; exportation of alcoholic beverages without permit; importation for private use; reciprocal shipping; when unlawful.

Pursuant to NMSA 1978 7-17-5 Imposition and Rate of Liquor Excise Tax, per the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department, no excise tax would be due on alcohol transported into the State by an individual for personal consumption.

Shipping or transporting for personal use is authorized in New Mexico and a copy of the memo can be provided to your common carrier.

   Click for copy: Shipping or Transport for Personal Use; Service Members