Americans for Tax Reform: New Mexico Democrats Are Once Again Trying to Increase Alcohol Taxes
February 14, 2026
February 14, 2026
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary on Feb. 12, 2026:
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New Mexico Democrats Are Once Again Trying to Increase Alcohol Taxes
Jack Baum
Yet again, New Mexico Democrats are trying to kill your buzz and raise taxes on alcohol.
SB 217 would impose a new 3 percent liquor excise surtax on alcoholic beverages sold by retailers in New Mexico, beginning July 1, 2027. Rather than adjusting the . . .
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New Mexico Democrats Are Once Again Trying to Increase Alcohol Taxes
Jack Baum
Yet again, New Mexico Democrats are trying to kill your buzz and raise taxes on alcohol.
SB 217 would impose a new 3 percent liquor excise surtax on alcoholic beverages sold by retailers in New Mexico, beginning July 1, 2027. Rather than adjusting the . . .