Is cannabis legal in New Mexico?

Q: Is cannabis legal in New Mexico?

Cannabis in New Mexico is permitted. Recreational cannabis is legal in New Mexico for adults 21 and older, and a medical program also operates (Cannabis Regulation Act, 2021; sales April 2022). It is regulated by the Cannabis Control Division.

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Cannabis

Permitted: Recreational cannabis is legal in New Mexico for adults 21 and older, and a medical program also operates (Cannabis Regulation Act, 2021; sales April 2022).

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Summary

Recreational cannabis is legal in New Mexico for adults 21 and older, and a medical program also operates (Cannabis Regulation Act, 2021; sales April 2022). It is regulated by the Cannabis Control Division.

Source: https://www.rld.nm.gov/cannabis/ · Updated July 13, 2026

New Mexico Cannabis topics

Cannabis Legal Status in New Mexico →Permitted
Recreational cannabis is legal in New Mexico for adults 21 and older, and a medical program also operates (Cannabis Regulation Act, 2021; sales April 2022).
Possession Limits in New Mexico →Permitted
In New Mexico, adults 21 and older may possess up to 2 ounces, 16 grams of extract, and 800 milligrams of edible THC in public.
Home Cultivation in New Mexico →Permitted
New Mexico allows home cultivation: up to 6 mature and 6 immature plants per adult, and no more than 12 mature plants per household.
Public Use in New Mexico →Permitted
New Mexico does not permit cannabis use in public — consume it in private settings, away from public view.
Buying Cannabis in New Mexico →Permitted
In New Mexico you may buy cannabis from licensed retailers, up to 2 ounces per transaction, or 16 grams of extract, or 800 milligrams of THC in edibles.

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