2019 in New Mexico

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

Incumbents

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]

^ "Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham promises sweeping change under her leadership". Koat.com. January 1, 2019. Retrieved January 12, 2026.
^ "ABOUT THE TEAM". Retrieved January 12, 2026.
^ 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.
^ Herreria, Carla (April 4, 2019). "New Mexico Decriminalizes Possession Of Marijuana". HuffPost. Retrieved January 12, 2026.
^ "What to Expect at Zozobra: A First Timers' Guide". Retrieved January 12, 2026.
^ "Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta Celebrates 48th Event". Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Retrieved January 12, 2026.
^ "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.
^ "2019-20 college football bowl schedule, games, dates, times, TV channels". CBSSports.com. Retrieved January 12, 2026.

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