New Mexico

Raw Milk Laws & Regulations

Retail Sale of Raw Milk Allowed?	Yes
Other Sale of Raw Milk Allowed?	Yes
Citations	NM ST § 25-8-1; NM ADC 21.34.2
Requirements	Bacteria < 20K/mL, coliform < 50/mL. Seller of raw milk must have permit to use grade A labeling/advertising for product. Requires testing of all cows before production of milk and every 12 months thereafter. Must be bottled at farm. Bottles must be conspicuously labeled as raw and carry warning text. Raw milk must be displayed separately from pasteurized milk products.

Raw Milk Bill & Legislation

2013 Regular Session

Bill	Description	Status
SB286	Bans retail sales of raw milk, which are legal in New Mexico.	Pending: Senate Conservation Committee