The following is a list of events of the year 2021 in New Mexico.
Incumbents State government Governor: Michelle Lujan Grisham (D)
Events April 12 – A bill to legalize recreational use, House Bill 2, the Cannabis Regulation Act, was signed by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham. April 26 – The Three Rivers Fire started which burned 5,854 acres in the Lincoln National Forest. May 20 – The Johnson Fire started which burned burned 88,918 acres near Gila National Forest. August 13 – A 13-year-old student allegedly shot and killed another 13-year-old student, Bennie Hargrove, during a lunch hour at Washington Middle School. June 1 – Melanie Stansbury wins in the 2021 New Mexico's 1st congressional district special election. July 11 – Virgin Galactic Unity 22 was launched by Virgin Galactic at Spaceport America in Sierra County. October 21 – Rust shooting incident: Halyna Hutchins was fatally shot and Joel Souza was injured on the set of the film Rust. November 2 – Tim Keller wins in the 2021 Albuquerque mayoral election. December 18 – 2021 New Mexico Bowl played against UTEP Miners and Fresno State Bulldogs.
See also 2021 in the United States
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