Is Kratom Legal in New Mexico in 2024?

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1 Apr, 20240

Is Kratom Legal in New Mexico in 2024?

Not only is Kratom legal in New Mexico in 2023, but it is without any limitations, including age. So if you are living in New Mexico or planning a trip to this “land of enchantment,” you can feel safe bringing your Kratom here. Find more about Kratom here:

What is Kratom?

Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) is an evergreen tree native to the rainforests of Southeast Asia and part of the coffee plant family. The farmers in Southeast Asia have become experts in growing and harvesting Kratom, and to this day, the highest quality Kratom available in the world comes from this region. Harvested Kratom has helped farmworkers manage long and arduous work days for centuries.

Kratom leaves contain two alkaloids: mitragynine and 7-α-hydroxymitragynine—these Act on the opioid receptors in the brain. Depending on the strain, vein and dosage, Kratom can have stimulant effects, calming effects, or relief from discomfort. Traditionally, people chewed Kratom leaves or brewed them to make tea. Today, Kratom can be taken conveniently, including powder, capsules, and extracts. 

Laws and legislation of Kratom in New Mexico

There is no active or pending legislation for Kratom, so it remains legal to buy, possess and sell in New Mexico.

How can I buy Kratom in New Mexico?

There is no active or pending legislation for Kratom, so it remains legal to buy, possess and sell in New Mexico. While many people like the convenience of local head shops, online retailers are generally superior for their value, selection, freshness and purity. Some vendors, like Kingdom Kratom based in San Antonio, Texas, test all their Kratom for impurities and potency. Products are harvested and packaged for strength, maturity, and purity.

The AKA and Kratom Advocacy in New Mexico

The American Kratom Association (AKA) is a non-profit advocacy group established in 2014, committed to preserving and protecting the freedom of Kratom or Mitragyna Speciosa. Also, it advocates for regulation to ensure Kratom quality and also for research on the benefits of Kratom. The AKA continues to work tirelessly to have Kratom legal in every state. You can help in that effort by joining the AKA as a “protector” of Kratom. You’ll receive notification of any laws changes and advocacy needed. Join the email list here.

Working in concert with the AKA, the Botanical Education Alliance also dedicates itself to educating consumers, lawmakers, law enforcement, and the media about safe and therapeutic natural supplements, including Kratom. Its mission is to increase understanding to influence public policy and protect natural supplements.

The Kratom Consumer Protection Act is under consideration in more than 20 states. As of 2023, the KPCA has passed in the following states: Utah, Georgia, Arizona, Oregon, Nevada, Colorado, Missouri, and Oklahoma. Hopefully, Idaho will soon be next!

To see if Kratom is currently legal in your state, please check out this interactive Kratom legality map.

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