Cigarette Taxes in New Mexico
Higher Taxes Affect You
ALERT:Right now, some politicians in New Mexico want to increase the cigarette tax by as much as $1.00 per pack. That’s an increase of more than 100 percent. Now is the time to take action. Contact your elected officials today and make your voice heard:
- Call your elected officials 1.866.658.8337 1.866.658.8337 (toll-free)
- Email your elected officials
Tax Facts
The excise tax on one pack of cigarettes in New Mexico is currently $0.91.
Take a closer look at the cigarette tax dollars being collected in New Mexico in FY2007.
| Excise Taxes | Sales Taxes | Tobacco Settlement Payments | Total Smoker Payments FY2007 | |
| State: Local: |
$61,629,000 $0 |
$13,021,000 $0 |
$35,900,000 | $110,550,000 |
Total Smoker Cigarette Payments
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| Per year: | $110,550,000 |
| Per day: | $302,669 |
| Per hour: | $12,611 |
| Per minute: | $210 |
| Per second: | $3.50 |
Help prevent more state tobacco tax increases.
Call 1.866.658.8337 or email your state representative.