Rulemaking
Rulemaking
Public Hearings, Comments, and Notices
The Alcoholic Beverage Control Division promulgates rules to establish the regulatory framework and licensing system for the sale, service, and public consumption of alcohol and tobacco and/or tobacco products in New Mexico.
You can provide public comment on all of the proposed draft rules and participate in the public hearings. The division will continue to update this website with the latest information regarding additional rulemakings, public hearings, and public comment periods.
Click on the links below to learn more about each set of proposed draft rules, how to submit public comments and when, where, and how we’ll hold public hearings.
Notice of Rulemaking Hearing
October 1, 2026
The New Mexico Alcoholic Beverage Control Division will begin accepting written public comment regarding the proposed rule changes beginning Wednesday, August 26, 2026, and ending Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Click for complete information.
