All states have provisions that prohibit supplying alcohol to underage individuals. States punish these activities as criminal offenses, and anyone who knowingly supplies underage individuals with alcohol is committing a crime—except in a few limited circumstances provided by some state laws, such as in a home environment, or for medicinal purposes.
In New Mexico, it is illegal to provide alcohol to individuals under the age of 21, with the state enforcing this prohibition through criminal penalties. This is in line with the National Minimum Drinking Age Act of 1984, which effectively set the minimum legal drinking age to 21 across the United States. New Mexico law does allow for certain exceptions, such as when alcohol is provided to a minor within a private residence and with the presence and consent of the minor's parent or guardian. Additionally, alcohol may be provided to minors for medicinal purposes if it is administered in accordance with the law. Outside of these exceptions, supplying alcohol to minors is a criminal offense that can result in fines, community service, and potentially jail time for the individual providing the alcohol.