https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/new-mexico/ Recent short-term rental regulatory updates across New Mexico markets. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:16:32 GMT https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/new-mexico/santa-fe/ Santa Fe City Council is reviewing proposals to further restrict non-hosted short-term rentals in residential neighborhoods, potentially lowering existing caps or extending the primary residence requirement to additional zones. Mon, 01 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT new-mexico-santa-fe-2025-09-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/new-mexico/red-river/ Taos County reviewing STR impacts across its resort communities including Red River and Taos Ski Valley; no density caps are expected given the resort character of the area. Fri, 01 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT new-mexico-red-river-2025-08-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/new-mexico/ruidoso/ Lincoln County and the Village of Ruidoso began discussing alignment of STR rules for properties in unincorporated areas near the resort community. Sat, 01 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT new-mexico-ruidoso-2025-03-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/new-mexico/albuquerque/ Following a spike in noise complaints during Balloon Fiesta 2024, Albuquerque issued warnings to STR operators whose properties hosted gatherings exceeding 20 people or continuing past 10pm, the maximum allowed under the Good Neighbor Policy. Tue, 01 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT new-mexico-albuquerque-2024-10-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/new-mexico/ruidoso/ Following the 2024 South Fork Fire that destroyed much of the area, Ruidoso began rebuilding its STR licensing program, with new safety and insurance requirements for operators. Tue, 01 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT new-mexico-ruidoso-2024-10-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/new-mexico/albuquerque/ Albuquerque enforced its Good Neighbor Policy posting requirement, conducting spot inspections to verify that permitted STRs display required information inside the unit, including the 10pm gathering dispersal rule and occupancy limits. Sun, 01 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT new-mexico-albuquerque-2024-09-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/new-mexico/ruidoso/ New Mexico's Taxation and Revenue Department increased enforcement of Gross Receipts Tax and Lodger's Tax collection by STR platforms and individual operators. Sat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT new-mexico-ruidoso-2024-06-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/new-mexico/santa-fe/ Santa Fe's code compliance division conducted enforcement campaigns identifying unlicensed vacation rental properties through listing platform monitoring. Non-compliant operators received notices requiring licensing or cessation of operations. Sat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT new-mexico-santa-fe-2024-06-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/new-mexico/albuquerque/ Albuquerque moved its STR permit renewal process fully online, reducing processing times and enabling operators to update contact information, insurance, and occupancy documentation without visiting City Hall. Mon, 01 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT new-mexico-albuquerque-2024-04-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/new-mexico/santa-fe/ Santa Fe requires STR operators in residential zoning districts to use the property as their primary residence. Non-owner-occupied STRs in residential zones require a special use permit, which are capped and difficult to obtain. Historic commercial and mixed-use zones have more permissive rules. Tue, 01 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT new-mexico-santa-fe-2023-08-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/new-mexico/red-river/ NM Taxation and Revenue Department clarified that all STR income is subject to Gross Receipts Tax; operators must register with NMTRD and remit GRT monthly. Platform remittance agreements in place with major platforms. Sat, 01 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT new-mexico-red-river-2023-07-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/new-mexico/red-river/ Town requires annual STR operating permit with fire safety compliance and noise ordinance adherence. Permit number required in all listings. Tue, 01 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT new-mexico-red-river-2022-11-01