Cannabis law in New Mexico (2026)
Last reviewed: 9 October 2026
In short: Adults aged 21 or over may carry up to 2 ounces of cannabis, keep an unlimited amount at home out of public view and grow up to 12 plants, 6 of them mature. Use in public spaces is illegal and carries a fine of up to $50.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Possession for personal usePersonal use by an adult | Permitted within limits [1] |
| Quantity limitsPersonal use by an adult | Up to 2 ounces of cannabis, 16 grams of concentrate and 800 mg of edibles on the person; unlimited at home if stored out of public view. [1] |
| Growing at homePersonal use by an adult | Permitted within limits [2] |
| Sale to consumersPersonal use by an adult | Licensed retail stores for adults [1] |
| Use or carrying in public placesPersonal use by an adult | Prohibited [1] |
| Medical cannabisPersonal use by an adult | Legal for medical use [1] |
| VisitorsPersonal use by an adult | Not addressed in the source [1] |
| Minimum agePersonal use by an adult | 21 years [1] |
| Purchase limit in licensed shopsPersonal use by an adult | Adult-use customers may not buy (or have on them) more than 2 ounces of cannabis, 16 g of concentrate, 800 mg of edibles or 6 immature plants at one time. [1] |
Notes
- The 2-ounce limit is stated for what a consumer may purchase or have on the person at one time; at home possession is unlimited if the product is not visible from a public location.
- A household with several adults may have no more than 12 mature plants in total. Home-grown cannabis is for the personal use of the resident only.
- The pages read describe sales by licensees and licensed consumption lounges; licence categories were not read.
- The FAQ also bars use while driving. Cannabis should be stored out of public view.
- Medical patients have higher purchase limits and pay no excise tax (up to 15 ounces in 90 days). The programme's enrolment rules were not read.
- The pages read do not mention visitors or non-residents.
Sources
- New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department (Cannabis Control Division): FAQs - NM RLD (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
- New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department (Cannabis Control Division): Personal Use of Cannabis - NM RLD (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
National rules that also apply
These rules are set at national level in the United States and apply here too, alongside the rules above. All national rules for the United States
| Possession for personal use | Criminal offence (source: U.S. Government Publishing Office (govinfo)) |
|---|---|
| Growing at home | Prohibited (source: U.S. Government Publishing Office (govinfo)) |
| Sale to consumers | Prohibited (source: U.S. Government Publishing Office (govinfo)) |
New Mexico and neighbouring states
| State | Possession for personal use | Growing at home | Sale to consumers | Use or carrying in public places | Medical cannabis | Visitors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | Legal for adults 21+, within limits | Yes: 12 plants, 6 mature | Licensed retailers | Banned in public spaces | Medical cannabis programme | Source silent on visitors |
| Arizona | Legal for adults 21+ within limits | Yes: 6 plants, 12 per residence | Licensed retail stores, 21+ | Smoking banned in public places | Yes: medical programme with dispensaries | Not addressed; no residency condition |
| Colorado | ⚠ Not yet verified | Up to 6 plants per person; 12 per home | Licensed retail stores | Banned in public; licensed venues excepted | Yes, for registered patients | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Oklahoma | Criminal offence without a medical licence | ⚠ Not yet verified | Prohibited (licensed medical dispensaries only) | — | Licensed patients (broad access) | Out-of-state medical patients: 30-day licence |
| Texas | Criminal offence (misdemeanour) | ⚠ Not yet verified | Delivery is an offence | — | Low-THC cannabis only | — |
More rules in New Mexico
- Car speed limitsBuilt-up areas: 30 mph · Outside built-up areas (single carriageway): 75 mph (55 mph unposted county roads)
- Minimum age for a car driving licenceMinimum age for a car licence: 15½ (provisional licence) · Earliest age to drive a car supervised: 15 (instruction permit)
- E-bikes and speed pedelecsLegal class: Three classes · Minimum age: Class 3: 16
- FireworksConsumers may buy and use category F2 fireworks: Yes (permissible fireworks incl. aerial) · Minimum age to buy: 16
- Knives and pepper sprayFolding pocket knives: Concealed deadly weapon barred; knives not named · Locking or one-handed knives: Auto-opening knives barred
- Statutory minimum wageNational statutory minimum wage: Yes · Current adult minimum wage (gross): $12.00 per hour
- Using a mobile phone while drivingHands-free use: Allowed
- Seat belts and child seatsSeat belt compulsory in front seats: Yes · Seat belt compulsory in rear seats: Yes
- Tobacco and nicotine age limitsMinimum age to buy tobacco: 21 · Minimum age to buy e-cigarettes: 21
- Drinking age and alcohol salesMinimum age to buy beer and wine: 21 · Minimum age to buy spirits: 21
- Drink-driving limitsBlood alcohol limit for ordinary drivers: 0.08%
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General information, not legal advice. Rules change: check the official source before you fly or ride.