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Alcoholic Beverage Control Division
In compliance with the Liquor Control Act, the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division (ABC) issues, transfers, and revokes liquor licenses. We also administer the Alcohol Server Training Program, educating licensees and servers to prevent the sale of alcoholic beverages to minors and intoxicated persons.
On July 1, 2020, we began regulating the newly established Tobacco Product Act to ensure that establishments and employees are selling tobacco and tobacco products in compliance with the new law and preventing the sale of these items to New Mexicans under the age of 21.
Our primary responsibility is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of all New Mexicans and those visiting our state, while regulating sale, service, and public consumption of alcohol and tobacco and/or tobacco products.
ABC News:
NM-PLUS for ABC Now Live
As of August 1, 2024, ABC no longer accepts paper applications. All applications are now completed online, through NM-PLUS. Read the Requirement List for Applicants.
Visit the ABC licensing page for more information or to renew or apply.
Tobacco Compliance Reminder, issued 9/25/2025
Guidance on New Mexico Mobile ID
PAYMENT OF CITATIONS, as of August 1, 2024
ABC NMAC Rules -Revised 9/28/2021 -Issued 11/9/2021
ABC Rule book issued per revisions that went into effect on 9/28/2021. Keep an electronic copy or print out, should it be requested at inspection.
View the ABC-NMAC Rules-Revised-9/28/2021-Issued 11/9/2021
NM State Statutes -Revised 7/1/2025, book issued 7/24/2025
One statute pertaining to ABC was added in the 57th session of the 2025 Legislature, effective 7/1/2025, 60-6A-35.1 Special Independent Theater Dispensing License; fees; limitations., found on page 39 of the revised statute book below:
View the NM State Statutes Book – Revised 7/1/2025, issued 7/24/2025
shipping or transport for Personal use; military personnel
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.
Read the Shipping or Transport for Personal Use; Service Members