2019 in New Mexico

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The following is a list of events of the year 2019 in New Mexico .

Incumbents

State government

• Governor: Michelle Lujan Grisham (D)

Events

• January 1 – Lujan Grisham was sworn in as Governor after beating Steve Pearce in the 2018 New Mexico gubernatorial election. ^[1]
• March 9 – New Mexico United played its inaugural match at Isotopes Park. ^[2]
• June 28 – The New Mexico Supreme Court overturned the death sentences of Robert Ray Fry and Timothy Allen effectively closing down New Mexico's death row. ^[3]
• July 1 – Senate Bill 323 was signed into law by Governor Lujan Grisham which made first-time possession of up to 1⁄2 ounce (14 g) of cannabis a petty misdemeanor offense, punishable by a $50 fine and decriminalized possession of drug paraphernalia. ^[4]
• August 30 - The 95th Burning of Zozobra saw a record crowd of over 64,000 people. ^[5]
• October 5 – 48th annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. ^[6]
• December 20 – The White Sands National Park was redesignated as a national park by Congress and signed into law by President Donald Trump. ^[7]
• December 21 – 2019 New Mexico Bowl was played against Central Michigan Chippewas and San Diego State Aztecs. ^[8]

See also

• 2019 in the United States

References

1. "Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham promises sweeping change under her leadership". Koat.com. January 1, 2019. Retrieved January 12, 2026.
2. "ABOUT THE TEAM" . Retrieved January 12, 2026.
3. Lee, Morgan (June 28, 2019). "New Mexico Sets Aside Final 2 Death Sentences". U.S. News & World Report . Archived from the original on July 8, 2022. Retrieved January 12, 2026.
4. Herreria, Carla (April 4, 2019). "New Mexico Decriminalizes Possession Of Marijuana". HuffPost. Retrieved January 12, 2026.
5. "What to Expect at Zozobra: A First Timers' Guide" . Retrieved January 12, 2026.
6. "Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta Celebrates 48th Event". Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Retrieved January 12, 2026.
7. "White Sands National Park sees record visitations". KRQE NEWS 13 - Breaking News, Albuquerque News, New Mexico News, Weather, and Videos. January 8, 2022. Retrieved January 12, 2026.
8. "2019-20 college football bowl schedule, games, dates, times, TV channels". CBSSports.com. Retrieved January 12, 2026.