New Mexico cannabis sales near $39M in May

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — According to the state’s Cannabis Control Division, retailers around New Mexico sold nearly $39 million in adult-use and medical cannabis combined.

“These sales figures depict a steady pace that we expected when adult-use cannabis was legalized.  Our staff continues to work diligently to ensure applicants move through our licensing process efficiently, and ensure licensees operate within a safe, accessible, and effective regulated market” said Director Kristen Thomson.

In May, adult-use cannabis sales topped over $21 million.

Total SalesMedical SalesAdult-Use Sales
$38,532,757.46$17,431,953.58$21,100,803.88
45.24%54.76%

State officials said Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Las Cruces, and Rio Rancho saw the highest sales numbers.