Restaurant Regulation
We pride ourselves on keeping you informed on the ever-changing rules and regulations you need to know to avoid penalties and fines from enforcement and regulatory agencies in New Mexico and beyond…
Food Regulation Quick Links
Link here to find all your model food code regulations, required posters, model inspection sheets and more…
Alcohol Regulation Quick Links
Link here to find all your copy of the ABC regulations, required posters, duplicate server permit, inspection form, happy hour rules and more…
Employment Regulation Quick Links
Find links here to General labor regulations, Workforce Solutions, FLSA, unemployment basics, Work Comp, Minimum Wage, tipping rules and more…
Taxes and Other Regulation Quick Links
Link here to find restaurant financing, NM GRT rates, pets on patios, water by request, ADA, restaurant scams and more…
Immigration Resource Quick Links
Use the quick links page to find response checklists, Know Your Rights materials , USCIS I‑9 documentation guidance & more…
Links to Regulatory Agencies
Alcoholic Beverage Control Division
The Alcoholic Beverage Control Division is a division of the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department. They issue, transfer, and revoke liquor licenses per the liquor Control Act. Phone: 505-476-4875
NM Environment Department
The NMED is the inspection agency that enforces the state food regulations. Their jurisdiction is everywhere but Albuquerque and Bernalillo County. Link here to your NMED field office. Phone: 800-219-6157
NM Workforce Connection
The NM Workforce Connection office manages everything from unemployment insurance claims to HR, job postings, employer recruitment and employer incentives.
Bernalillo County Food Safety
The Bernalillo County food safety program is the inspection and food safety department with a jurisdiction of restaurants residing in the unincorporated areas of Bernalillo County. Phone: 505-314-0310
Albuquerque Environment Department
The city of Albuquerque maintains it’s own food inspection and safety department. If your restaurant is in Albuquerque this link takes you to their website. Phone: 505-768-2718
US Department of Labor
The US Department of Labor maintains the federal employment rules and regulations including but never limited to: overtime rules, tip credit rules, tip pooling rules, exempt vs non-exempt definitions etc.
New Mexico Food Safety Regulations
New Mexico Food Safety Regulations
This informative resource page will help ensure you know current regulations in the three jurisdictions of New Mexico – Albuquerque, Bernalillo and the rest of the state (NMED).
Link to NM ABC Rules and Regulations
New Mexico Alcoholic Beverage Control Regulations
The Alcoholic Beverage Control Division of the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department requires every licensee to have a copy of the rules and regulations on the premise of the licensed establishment. Here is a link to your copy.
