Source: http://www.rld.state.nm.us/alcoholandgaming/recent_liquor_license_sales.aspx
Timestamp: 2019-04-24 06:48:09+00:00

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You must obtain or hold a WINEGROWER Liquor License.
You must obtain or hold a SMALL BREWER Liquor License. Please see ttb.gov for types and percentage of alcohol content requirements.
Prior to issuing a Liquor License, Applicant must establish that they are not located within 300 feet of an active church, school or military installation.
§60-6B-10. Locations near church or school; restrictions on licensing.
No license shall be issued by the director for the sale of alcoholic beverages at a licensed premises where alcoholic beverages were not sold prior to July 1, 1981 that is within three hundred feet of any church or school. A license may be granted for a proposed licensed premises if the owner or lessee has, prior to establishment of a church or school located within three hundred feet of the proposed licensed premises, applied for, been granted and maintained a valid building permit for the construction or renovation of the proposed licensed premises and has filed on a form prescribed by the director a notice of intention to apply for transfer of a license to the proposed licensed premises. A license may be granted for a proposed licensed premises if a person has obtained a waiver from a local option district governing body for the proposed licensed premises. For the purposes of this section, all measurements taken in order to determine the location of licensed premises in relation to churches or schools shall be the straight line distance from the property line of the licensed premises to the property line of the church or school. This provision shall not apply to any church that has been designated as an historical site by the cultural properties review committee and which does not have a regular congregation. History: Laws 1981, ch. 39, § 45; 1986, ch. 29, § 1; 1997, ch. 223, § 1.
§60-6B-11. Locations near military installations; restrictions on licensing.
Except for licenses issued prior to July 1, 1981, the director shall not issue retailer's or dispenser's licenses where the licensed premises would be within one and one-half miles in any direction measured from the exterior boundaries of a United States military installation where United States military troops are domiciled. Provided, however, such licenses may be issued or transferred subject to the discretion of the director for operation in an area within the one-and-one-half-mile limitation if a portion of the area lies within the incorporated limits of any municipality, but no license shall be issued for or transferred to a location within two hundred yards of any entrance to the military installation. History: Laws 1981, ch. 39, § 46.
a center for attendance where educational instruction is offered by certified school instructors; a “school” must be located in a zoning area of the local option district that permits schools, but shall not include a home school as defined in Public School Code, or adult career training classes, or facilities used exclusively for daycare services.
All measurements for the purpose of determining the location of a licensed premises in relation to churches, schools or military installations shall be the shortest direct line measurement between the actual limits of the real property of the church, school or military installation in which there is regularly conducted church services, educational functions or military troops housed, and the licensed premises where alcoholic beverages are proposed to be sold.
A. For purposes of transfer and issuance of liquor licenses, a location where alcoholic beverages were sold prior to July 1, 1981, is a location that was licensed for the sale of alcoholic beverages by the division prior to July 1, 1981. For purposes of special dispenser’s permits, a location where alcoholic beverages were sold prior to July 1, 1981, includes church and school property where alcoholic beverages were traditionally sold prior to July 1, 1981, at events, such as annual church fiestas or school fundraisers, even if the premises were not licensed by the division prior to July 1, 1981.
Q: How do I get a liquor license in New Mexico?
Restaurants that want a Beer and Wine License must be a full service Restaurant with staff to serve both food and beer/wine.
New Mexico is a quota state and has a limited number of Dispenser type Licenses and the Alcohol & Gaming Division has issued all liquor licenses allowed by law.
Some examples of businesses that need a Dispenser License are: Bars, full service Restaurants that intend to serve beer, wine and spirits and/or have a bar, Convenience Stores, Grocery Stores, Wine Bars, Gift Shops, Nightclubs, Package Liquor Stores, Non-Resident, Common Carrier.
Applicants can either lease or purchase Dispenser type liquor licenses from current holders of these licenses.
HOW DO YOU LEASE A LICENSE? WHERE CAN YOU FIND A LICENSE THAT IS FOR SALE OR LEASE? WHAT IS THE COST OF LEASING OR PURCHASING?
For legal reasons, the Alcohol and Gaming Division is unable to assist you with Licenses that may be available for Lease or Purchase. Our responsibility lies with issuing licenses and monitoring the sale and lease of licenses. This precludes us from being involved in referring a potential buyer/lessee with seller/lessor.
Please consult an attorney, liquor license broker or a real estate agent that specializes in liquor licensing. You may also check the Business Opportunities section of the newspapers, the telephone book or the internet. Finally, it may be helpful to inquire with some of the local business owners for recommendations.
Q: FINGERPRINTS: Do I have to submit my fingerprints when applying for a liquor license?
YES. All Liquor License Applicants, License Holders, Managers, all Principal Officers, Directors, Shareholders, Partners and Members, and any of the following that own 10% or more in the Business/Partnership/Company: Stockholders, Partners, Owners, Members, MUST OBTAIN FINGERPRINT CLEARANCE prior to obtaining a Liquor License in the State of New Mexico.
Q: SERVER PERMIT: Who is required to obtain a Server Permit?
Everyone who sells or serves alcohol in the state of New Mexico is required to obtain an Alcohol Server Permit and it must remain active/current. This includes all Liquor License Owners, Lease Holders, Managers, the Designated Resident Agent for the License​, Bartenders, Bouncers, Waiters, Waitresses and Convenience or Grocery Store Clerks.
Anyone who serves and sells alcoholic beverages and packaged liquor.
Only Approved Providers listed on our website are acceptable. For the provider listing click here.
Q: Does Alcohol & Gaming Division approve the sale and/or lease of all liquor licenses?
Yes. All applicants must submit an application for the approval of the sale or lease of Dispenser type liquor license. These applications are thoroughly reviewed by AGD and sent to the Local Option District for their approval. For AGD Forms & Applications, click here.
The Alcohol & Gaming Division reserves the right to deny a sale or lease application if the safety and public health is threatened by issuance of such license.
Q: May a Restaurant, Small Brewer, Winegrower Liquor License be sold, transferred or leased?
No. A Restaurant Liquor License cannot be sold, transferred or leased from one individual to another, from one business to another or from one location to another.
Q: What types of citations may be issued to a liquor license?
Citations can be either criminal, administrative or both for selling or serving alcoholic beverages to minors and intoxicated individuals.
Criminal citations are issued law enforcement agents with the State Police Special Investigations Division.
Selling or serving alcoholic beverages to a minor a second time is a fourth-degree felony.
Administrative citations are processed by the Alcohol and Gaming Division. Violations of the Liquor Control Act may result in fines of up to $10,000, and/or the suspension or revocation of the license.
Q: Is it possible to receive a criminal citation and an administrative citation for the same act?
Yes. Most violations of the Liquor Control Act are a crime as well as an administrative violation of the Act.
For example, selling alcohol to minors is a crime by the individual making the sale as well as an administrative violation of the Liquor Control Act by the licensee and the server.
The results of the criminal and the administrative processes may also be different – a licensee or a server may have charges dismissed in a criminal proceeding but be found guilty in an administrative hearing.
Q: Could a licensee be charged with an administrative violation of the Liquor Control Act based on the actions of an employee?
Yes. Licensees are responsible for the operation of the liquor license including the acts of their employees.
Licensees should train, supervise and monitor their employee’s activities and performance.
Q: May minors be employed to sell or serve alcoholic beverages?
Persons 19 and 20 years of age may only work in a restaurant environment and cannot be bartenders or cocktail servers. Only persons over 21 years of age may sell or serve alcohol in package stores, bars or lounges. A restaurant is an establishment whose primary activity is the sale of food and not the sale or consumption of alcohol.
Q: Is gambling permitted on a licensed premise?
No. Gambling is not permitted except as authorized under the Gaming Control Act – lottery tickets - and the Bingo & Raffle Act – certain non-profit clubs have pull-tabs and gaming machines that may only be played by members of the club.
Q: May a licensee allow pool playing or other games on the licensed premise?
Yes. Games of skill such as pool and bowling are permitted.
Participants CANNOT be charged an entry fee and cash prizes or other prizes of value may not be awarded.
Spectators or participants may not gamble or bet on the outcome.
Q: What are the legal hours of operation during which alcohol can be sold, served or consumed on a licensed premise?
For a Restaurant Liquor License, it’s 11:00am until 11:00pm or until meal service ceases - whichever is earlier, on Sundays in a local option district that has voted to allow Sunday Sales by the drink.
Holders of dispensers, restaurant, club and governmental licenses that have a current, valid food establishment permit may sell, serve or allow the consumption of alcohol by the drink on the licensed premise from noon until 10:00 pm or until meal service ceases - whichever is earlier - for Restaurant Liquor Licenses. When Christmas falls on a Sunday, sales are only permitted in those local option districts that have voted to allow Sunday Sales. There are no package sales allowed on Christmas Day.
Any current and valid ID card issued by a federal, state or municipal government that contains a picture of the person and a birth date showing that they are over 21 years of age.
Some examples are a driver’s license, non-driver ID, military ID, or a passport.
May a licensee or a server serve alcoholic beverages to a person who is intoxicated?
No. It is a violation of the Liquor Control Act to sell or serve alcoholic beverages to a person who is obviously intoxicated if the server knew or should have known that the person was intoxicated.
How old must a person be to buy, possess or consume alcoholic beverages in New Mexico?
A person must be at least 21 years of age to buy, possess or consume alcoholic beverages. It is illegal for anyone to sell, give or procure alcohol to or for minors.
Q: What types of liquor licenses are allowed to do growlers?
(14) in accordance with the provisions of this section that relate to the sale of wine, accept and fulfill an order for wine that is placed via an internet web site, whether the financial transaction related to the order is administered by the licensee or the licensee's agent.
(11) sell beer in a growler for consumption off premises.
Q: What is a Restaurant license?
A restaurant license is sometimes called a “beer & wine” license.
It authorizes the sale of Beer and Wine ONLY with meals in a full-service restaurant. A full-service restaurant must serve full meals, not just fast foods, and must have a kitchen and wait staff to deliver meals and alcoholic beverages to the tables.
No hard liquor, such as whiskey, tequila, scotch, rum, vodka, etc., can be sold under this license.
Q: What are the requirements for the issuance of a Restaurant license?
Applicant must have a valid and current Food Service Establishment Permit.
Applicant must demonstrate that the primary source of revenue for the restaurant will be from meals and not from beer and wine.
As a condition of renewal, the licensee must provide proof that at least 60% of the total gross receipts are from the sale of food.
Menu must include 3-4 entrees, showing that the restaurant serves full meals and not just fast foods, as defined in the Liquor Control Act.
Q: What are the legal hours of operation during which alcohol can be sold, served or consumed on a licensed premises?
For a Restaurant Liquor License, it’s 11:00am until 11:00 pm or until meal service ceases - whichever is earlier - on Sundays in a local option district that has voted to allow Sunday Sales by the drink.
Holders of dispensers, restaurant, club and governmental licenses that have a current, valid food establishment permit may sell, serve or allow the consumption of alcohol by the drink on the licensed premise from noon until 10:00 pm or until meal service ceases - whichever is earlier for Restaurant Liquor Licenses. When Christmas falls on a Sunday, sales are only permitted in those local option districts that have voted to allow Sunday Sales.
Q: May a licensee or a server serve alcoholic beverages to a person who is intoxicated?
Q: How old must a person be to buy, possess or consume alcoholic beverages in New Mexico?
Q: Who is required to obtain a Server Permit?
Everyone who sells or serves alcohol in the state of New Mexico is required to obtain an Alcohol Server Permit. This includes all Liquor License Owners, Lease Holders, Managers, the Designated Resident Agent for the License​, Bartenders, Bouncers, Waiters, Waitresses and Convenience or Grocery Store Clerks.
Q: What are the age requirements to obtain a server permit?
Q: How do I get my server permit?
Visit our office in Santa Fe. Bring a picture ID, and $10 (cashier's check or money order ONLY) and complete the duplicate request form. ONLY the person to whom the permit is issued can pick up the duplicate.
Download the Alcohol Server Replacement Request form. Complete and return it to our office with the fee of $10 (money order or cashier’s check ONLY), and a copy of your Government Issued ID (Driver's License, Identification Card or Passport). This takes approximately 10-15 days.
Call our office at (505) 476-4875 and we will fax or mail you the Alcohol Server Replacement Request form. Complete the application and return it to our office with the fee of $10 (money order or cashier’s check ONLY), and a copy of your Government Issued ID (Driver's License, Identification Card or Passport). This takes approximately 10-15 days.
Q: What if I’ve taken the server class and I haven’t received my permanent card?
If you haven’t received your card within 120 days after taking the server class, please call our office at (505) 476-4875.
Q: How can I RENEW my Servers Permit?
You must take another servers certification course PRIOR to your current permit expiring.
Q: Can an Establishment or Server accept a Temporary State issued Driver's License or ID when making and Alcohol Sale?
Yes you can, as long as the old vertical ID is present with the temporary horizontal ID when the alcohol sale is completed.

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