List of New Mexico local ballot measures
This page provides an overview of local ballot measure elections in New Mexico.
In 2026, Ballotpedia is covering local ballot measures that appear on the ballot for voters within the 100 largest cities in the U.S., within state capitals, and throughout California and Virginia. In New Mexico, this includes Albuquerque and Santa Fe. Ballotpedia is also covering electoral system-related ballot measures, like ranked-choice voting, outside of the largest cities.
Click here to access a list of statewide ballot measures in New Mexico.
Lists of local ballot measures
By year
Select a year below to view a list of local ballot measures in New Mexico that were covered by Ballotpedia that year.
By county
Select a county below to see a list of local ballot measures covered by Ballotpedia in that county.
Laws governing local ballot measures
Laws governing local ballot measures in New Mexico
- There are no explicit constitutional provisions for local initiative. However, charter cities have the authority to adopt initiatives for ordinances through the municipal home rule provision of section 6 of Article X of the New Mexico Constitution.
See also