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Is Kratom Legal in New Mexico?
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The New Mexico Environment Department issued a statewide determination in December 2025 prohibiting the use of kratom in any food or beverage produced, prepared, or sold in state-permitted food establishments, classifying such products as adulterated. The City of Albuquerque also implemented a ban on kratom consumption in October 2025.
Official state department action and a city ban establish clear restrictions on the sale and use of kratom, representing a change from its previous 'LEGAL' status.
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Recent Updates for New Mexico
New Mexico Kratom Legal Status Update
The New Mexico Environment Department issued a statewide determination in December 2025 prohibiting the use of kratom in any food or beverage produced, prepared, or sold in state-permitted food establishments, classifying such products as adulterated. The City of Albuquerque also implemented a ban on kratom consumption in October 2025.
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Kratom is currently legal in New Mexico without statewide restrictions, a change from its previously listed 'RESTRICTED' status.
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Effective December 18, 2025, the New Mexico Environment Department declared kratom an adulterated substance when used in food and beverage products, prohibiting its sale in state-permitted food facilities. The City of Albuquerque also began enforcing a ban on kratom sales in October 2025.
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Kratom is now fully legal in New Mexico, with no state-level restrictions on its sale or possession.
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The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) has prohibited kratom in any food or beverage products sold in state-permitted establishments, effective December 18, 2025. Kratom is now considered an unapproved food ingredient and adulterated under state food safety regulations.
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