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New Mexico vehicle registration fees, weight-distance tax increase in July
By Gabrielle Lopez at KVIA ABC-7
· July 3, 2026
· 1 min read
SANTA FE (KVIA) -- The New Mexico Department of Transportation said vehicle registration and weight-distance taxes increased Wednesday. The increase is part of an effort to fund road improvements in the state.
Since July started, passenger vehicle registration fees increased by 25% while the w...
Key takeaway NMDOT said an estimated $70 million will go to the State Road Fund with the change.
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Published: July 3, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
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What is this story about? SANTA FE (KVIA) -- The New Mexico Department of Transportation said vehicle registration and weight-distance taxes increased Wednesday. The increase is part of an effort to fund road improvements in the state.
Since July started, passenger vehicle registration fees increased by 25% while the w...
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