Laws, Rules, and Regulations
Laws, Rules, and Regulations
Liquor Control Act
Laws, Rules, and Revisions
Liquor Control Act
Read the NMSA Statutes – Chapter 60 Liquor Control Act, effective 7/1/2025, issued 7.24.2025
2025 Revision
Pursuant to the revised statute, effective July 1, 2025, one section was added, 60-6A-35.1 Special Independent Theater Dispensing License; fees; limitations.
2023 Revision
Pursuant to the revised statute, effective June 15, 2023, only one section was revised, 60-6A-37 Alcoholic beverage delivery permit, A. and E.(6) modified.
2021 Revisions, New Applications:
Pursuant to the new statutes, effective July 1, 2021, the division has provided applications to licensees wanting to avail themselves of the new options for their liquor licensing.
Existing Restaurant Licensees that have held their license for at least 12 months are eligible to add the +NM Produced Spirits Permit to their license. In addition to beer and wine, it allows for the sale and service of New Mexico spirits produced by or for a New Mexico Craft Distiller.
Existing Restaurant Licensees are eligible to convert their A-type license for beer and wine to a B-type license allowing the sale and service of beer, wine, and any spirit.
Qualified Liquor License Holders can now apply for an Alcohol Delivery Permit.
For assistance or questions, contact a hearing officer by email:
Charmaine.Martinez2@rld.nm.gov
Tammy.Sandoval@rld.nm.gov
Trinidad.Alderete@rld.nm.gov
HOURS for SALE/SERVICE OF ALCOHOL
Effective July 1, 2021, restrictions lifted for Christmas Day and Sunday sales.
Package Sales, the hours of service are 7:00 a.m. until midnight.
On-Premises Licensees, the hours of service are 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
For Restaurant License Holders, hours are from 7:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. or when food service stops, whichever is earlier.
This will apply to the entire state, except for Local Option Districts in McKinley County, which are allowed to enact ordinances restricting sales between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m. for package sales.
SUNDAY SALES:
Effective July 1, 2021, Sunday sales fees will no longer be imposed, and a Sunday sales stamp on the liquor license will no longer be required. The hours of sales and/or service will be the same as establishment hours for all other days of the week.
Tobacco Products Act
LAWS, RULES, AND REVISIONS
Assorted Forms
Club License ONLY - Use of Facility by Non-Profit Org, revised 8/2024
Minors on Premises -Application for Dispensers, revised 8/2024
Record of Sales and Keg Registration Form
Tax Clearance Request ACD-31096 Revised 9.13.2022
Wholesalers Statement of Debt Clearance 2025
Liquor License Elections for New Mexico
Click here to check your Local Option Districts Sunday Sales ELECTIONS for New Mexico.
Liquor License Quotas for New Mexico
Click here to check your Local Option Districts Liquor License QUOTAS for New Mexico.
Public Comments
COMPLAINTS: When a violation is observed or you are aware of a situation that may endanger someone, it will be documented and investigated. If found to be in violation, an administrative citation and/or criminal citation will be issued. Click HERE to file a complaint.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/PROTEST: The division welcomes your input. If you feel the approval of a specific liquor license would endanger or adversely affect your community, or if you are in support of issuing the liquor license, you can comment below.
ABC Public Comment Form
We welcome public comments, either positive or negative, regarding liquor license applications. If you feel the approval of a liquor license would endanger or adversely affect your community, or if you are in support of issuing a liquor license, please use this form.