Key takeaways
- New Mexico state government spent $27.7 billion in fiscal 2024, the 32nd most of any state.
- Statewide purchasing runs through the General Services Department, State Purchasing Division, and vendors register and find bids in Online procurement.
- The fiscal year starts July 1; the governor's FY2028 budget proposal usually comes early January.
- The 2027 legislative session convenes Jan. 19 and is scheduled to adjourn March 20.
- A new governor, Deb Haaland, takes office Jan. 1, 2027.
New Mexico government at a glance
| Fact | New Mexico |
|---|---|
| State spending, FY 2024 | $27.7 billion (32nd of 50) |
| Fiscal year starts | July 1 |
| Next budget | FY2028 · proposal usually early January |
| 2027 legislative session | Jan. 19 to March 20 (61 days) |
| Governor-elect | Deb Haaland, takes office Jan. 1, 2027 |
| Central procurement office | General Services Department, State Purchasing Division |
| Bid and vendor portal | Online procurement |
| State CIO | Manny Barreras, Cabinet Secretary and State CIO |
| Local governments | 1,003 total, including 769 special districts and 96 school districts |
| Public power and co-op utilities | 8 public power utilities and 20 electric co-ops |
| State prison population | 5,586 (end of 2023) |
How New Mexico buys
- Central purchasing. The General Services Department, State Purchasing Division handles statewide contracts and purchasing rules for state agencies.
- Where bids are posted. Online procurement is where vendors register and find state solicitations.
- Registering as a vendor. Our New Mexico vendor registration guide walks through the steps, fees and documents.
- Agencies and local buyers. Many agencies, universities, cities, counties and school districts buy on their own or through cooperative contracts; see our cooperative purchasing guide.
Budget and legislative calendar
- Fiscal year. New Mexico's fiscal year starts July 1. The next budget covers FY2028.
- Governor's proposal. Usually released Early January. Status as of Nov. 8, 2026: not yet released. Track it in our governor budget proposals tracker.
- 2027 session. Convenes Jan. 19 and is scheduled to adjourn March 20. 60-day session; ends at noon. See the 2027 legislative session calendar.
- New administration. Governor-elect Deb Haaland takes office Jan. 1, 2027. New administrations often bring new agency leaders and priorities; see new governors in 2027.
Technology and AI
- State CIO. Manny Barreras, Cabinet Secretary and State CIO, leads the Department of Information Technology. See the full state CIO directory.
- AI policy. Our tracker counts no executive orders, no laws and no agency policies on government AI use. See the state AI policy tracker.
- How IT buying works. See how state agencies buy technology.
Largest public buyers in New Mexico
The biggest New Mexico entities on our national rankings. Each one runs its own budget and, in most cases, its own purchasing.
| Buyer | Type | Size | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | City | 556,588 residents (2025) | 32 of 100 largest cities |
| Albuquerque | School district | 81,762 students (fall 2021) | 38 of 100 largest districts |
| Albuquerque International Sunport | Airport | 2,562,028 passengers boarded (2025) | 62 of 100 busiest |
| Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority | Water utility | 560,326 people served | 58 of 208 largest |
Sources: KSG rankings of the largest cities, counties, school districts, public universities, transit agencies, airports, water utilities, public power utilities, police departments and other lists. Figures are from each list's source year.
Local government and utilities
- 1,003 local governments. That includes 769 special districts and 96 school districts. See special districts by state.
- Utilities. 8 public power utilities and 20 electric cooperatives serve 305,755 customers, 28% of the state. See New Mexico utilities.
- Budget cycles. Cities, counties and school districts set their own fiscal years; see city and county budget calendars.
How KSG helps
Kensington Sales Group's SDRs book meetings with public agencies across Federal, SLED, K-12 & Higher Ed, Healthcare, Tribal, Special Districts and Utilities. We research New Mexico buyers, time outreach to state and local budget cycles and get you in front of the people who own the problem you solve. See how our state and local sales development works.
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