How Many Marijuana Arrests in New Mexico?
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New Mexico Cannabis Arrests
The data shows marijuana-related arrests across the state of New Mexico. Since the year 2012, a substantial drop in the rates of cannabis-related arrests has been observed:
| YEAR | Drug Possession Arrests - Marijuana | Drug Possession - Subtotal | Marijuana Arrests as Percentage of Total | Drug Sale Manufacturing Arrests - Marijuana | Drug Sale Manufacturing - Subtotal | Marijuana Manufacturing Arrests as Percentage of Total |
| 2022 | 257 | 2,521 | 10.19% | 19 | 266 | 7.14% |
| 2021 | 325 | 2,458 | 13.22% | 18 | 258 | 6.98% |
| 2020 | 917 | 3,386 | 27.08% | 239 | 543 | 44.01% |
| 2019 | 2,227 | 4,934 | 45.14% | 145 | 500 | 29.00% |
| 2018 | 3,181 | 5,977 | 53.22% | 264 | 827 | 31.92% |
| 2017 | 3,264 | 5,875 | 55.56% | 374 | 1,839 | 20.34% |
| 2016 | 3,654 | 6,371 | 57.35% | 298 | 1,932 | 15.42% |
| 2015 | 3,785 | 6,253 | 60.53% | 474 | 2,290 | 20.70% |
| 2014 | 2,442 | 4,394 | 55.58% | 346 | 2,185 | 15.84% |
| 2013 | 2,545 | 4,577 | 55.60% | 368 | 2,348 | 15.67% |
| 2012 | 3,035 | 5,934 | 51.15% | 528 | 2,896 | 18.23% |
Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation
