We’ve been waiting for this important bill, which is the result of major work including significant compromises, such as omitting excise taxes.

It’s not perfect, but if we can get it through the wickets, it will reduce alcohol consumption resulting in fewer injuries, deaths, and other harms.

“An effort to curb New Mexico’s high rate of alcohol-related deaths by increasing taxes on alcoholic beverages gained momentum this week with the introduction of new legislation by five lawmakers who haven’t always agreed on the best approach. The bill is co-sponsored by Democratic representatives Micaela Lara Cadena, D-Las Cruces, Joanne Ferrary, D-Las Cruces, and […]https://nmindepth.com/2025/lawmakers-come-together-on-alcohol-tax-increase/