New Mexico legalized recreational cannabis under the Cannabis Regulation Act (2021), which permits adults 21 and older to grow up to six mature plants and six immature plants per person, with a household maximum of 12 mature plants. Albuquerque follows state law with no additional local restrictions on home cultivation. Plants must be grown in an enclosed, locked space not visible to the public.
Under NM Cannabis Regulation Act §26-2C-25, adults 21+ may cultivate up to 6 mature and 6 immature cannabis plants per person, with a maximum of 12 mature plants per household regardless of the number of adults. Plants must be kept in a locked space on the premises of the person's private residence. Cultivation must not be visible from a public place without the use of binoculars or other optical aids. Home-grown cannabis may not be sold. Excess harvested cannabis must be kept in the cultivator's residence. Albuquerque does not impose additional permit requirements or zoning restrictions on personal home cultivation.
Exceeding plant count limits or failing to secure plants in a locked space may result in civil penalties under state law. Growing more than the household maximum is a misdemeanor. Sale of home-grown cannabis without a license is illegal. Cultivation visible from public areas may trigger code enforcement action.
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