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ABC DOES NOT ACCEPT CASH OR CREDIT CARDS.
NAME CHANGE: Effective July 1, 2019 our Division, formerly known as The Alcohol & Gaming Division, will now be Alcoholic Beverage Control Division or "ABC".
Alcoholic Beverage Control Division: issues, transfers and revokes liquor licenses as specified in the Liquor Control Act. It administers the Alcohol Server Training Program, educating licensees and servers to prevent sales of alcoholic beverages to minors and intoxicated persons. To find out the status of a pending application or if you have any questions regarding liquor licenses or general licensure questions, please contact our office at (505) 476-4875. Remember to make a copy for your records of Application Packet and all supplemental documents submitted.
The Division approves the issuance of new licenses for Non-Dispenser Type Licenses such as: Craft Distiller, Small Brewer, Winegrower, Wholesaler, Bottler, Manufacturer, Governmental, Clubs, and Restaurant - (aka “Beer and Wine”). ABC also processes Dispenser Type Licenses for the Sale, Lease, and Transfer of all existing liquor licenses both for change in ownership or location. We also issue Public Celebration Permits and Special Dispenser Permits, sometimes called “picnic licenses” for special events.
It’s the primary responsibility of this Division 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. ABC takes seriously every complaint alleging potential violations of liquor laws and works closely with the Special Investigations Unit of the Department of Public Safety in investigating and prosecuting such violations.
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NEWSLETTER: Issue No. 1 -Renewals, Server Permits Issue No. 2.1 -Hours for Alcohol Service
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ABC Rules and Regulations Printable Booklet, issued 7June2017, Effective 30May2017: Click Here
Click here for OVERVIEW OF CHANGES
NM State Statutes (NMSA), Printable Booklet, Effective 1JULY2019: Click Here
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APPROVED FINGERPRINT LOCATIONS IN NEW MEXICO: CLICK HERE
To check your Local Option Districts Sunday Sales ELECTIONS, CLICK HERE
To check your Local Option Districts Liquor License
QUOTAS,
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RECENT LIQUOR LICENSES SALES List, last updated 8/1/2019
CLICK HERE
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CHRISTMAS HOURS
Dispenser, Canopy, Restaurant, Club, Small Brewer, Craft Distiller, Bed and Breakfasts, and Governmental licensees may sell serve or allow the consumption of alcoholic beverages by the Drink on licensed premises from noon until 10:00pm, provided that the Licensee also has a valid food establishment permit – otherwise no Christmas sales allowed.
When Christmas falls on a Sunday, the above sales are only permitted in those local option districts that have voted to allow Sunday sales.
Winegrowers’ sale or service of alcoholic beverages is unaffected by Christmas Day.
No Package Sales allowed on Christmas Day. Wholesalers cannot deliver alcoholic beverages.
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NEW YEARS EVE
HB 262 became law in June 2017. It addresses New Year’s Eve falling on a Sunday, and assures that the following Licensees: Dispensers, Clubs, Governmental, and includes Small Brewers and Craft Distillers with their offsite locations, are able to remain open until 2:00am, as long as the local option district in which they are located allows Sunday sales.
Retailers, Restaurants and Winegrowers with offsite locations will close at their usual times.