This information was compiled based on information from publicly available legislation, state memorandums or executive orders, state websites, and press releases, as well as supplemental interviews with state officials with a role in administering opioid settlement funding.
It offers a snapshot of settlement spending and priorities at the state level (e.g., funding administered by state agencies or designated statewide abatement funds) as well as laws, agreements, and processes that the state has established for allocating funds. NASHP does not track spending at the local or county level, but includes any relevant state-level reports or dashboards that capture local spending within a state. For details on the definitions used here, check out the definitions at the bottom of this page. You can also get an overview of opioid settlement decisions in all states.
Settlement Spending Status
Background
The New Mexico Legislature makes yearly appropriations from the Opioid Crisis Recovery Fund, which receives a yearly allocation of $5 million from an Opioid Settlement Permanent Fund that houses the majority of the state’s settlement funding. A brief from the Legislative Finance Committee provides background on the state’s opioid settlement processes, highlights appropriations from the recovery fund, and further explains state procurement practices.
Has the state awarded settlement funds?
Yes. Legislative appropriations from the state share of settlement funding are outlined in a New Mexico Legislative Finance Committee Hearing Brief. In fiscal year 2024, the majority of funding went to support childcare assistance programs, increase vouchers and supports for housing, and medication assisted treatment (MAT), among other purposes. In fiscal year 2025, the majority of funding went to “ongoing costs of the opioid epidemic” as well as housing and MAT supports.
Has the state announced priorities or recommendations for spending?
No publicly available information.
Previous spending details
Not applicable.
Statewide reporting of local spending
Not applicable.
State Settlement Website or Dashboard
Not applicable.
Spending Plans and Agreements
Process for Settlement Disbursement
Legislation creates an Opioid Crisis Restricted Fund to hold the state share of funding and an Opioid Crisis Recovery Fund to receive 5 percent of all funds from the Restricted Fund each year. Money in the Recovery Fund must be appropriated by the legislature.
State and Political Subdivision Split
Structure
Locally Controlled (>50 percent of funding controlled by cities and/or counties)
Allocation Formula
45 percent state, 55 percent local governments
Role of Advisory Committee
Not applicable.
State Annual Report
Not applicable.
