New Mexico Per Diem Allowance

Calculate New Mexico’s per diem rate based on GSA guidelines to simplify your business travels.

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With its unique blend of culture, art, technology, and government research, New Mexico is a significant destination for business travel. From the historic capital of Santa Fe to the growing tech and business hub of Albuquerque, managing travel expenses effectively is crucial for any organization. 

Per diem, a daily allowance for lodging, meals, and incidental expenses, provides a streamlined approach to reimbursement. This guide offers a comprehensive look at the per diem rates applicable in New Mexico, important state laws for employers, and how you can simplify the entire process.

New Mexico Per Diem Rates

For official travel, per diem rates in New Mexico are set by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). These federal rates are mandatory for federal employees and serve as a common benchmark for private sector companies. The rates vary, with key cities and tourist destinations having their own designated rates.

For Fiscal Year 2025 (October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025), key rates are broken down as follows:

Major Metro Areas 

The state's largest city has its own specific Non-Standard Area (NSA) rate.

  • Albuquerque (Bernalillo County):
    • M&IE: $80 per day
    • Lodging: A flat rate of $144 per night.

Tourist and High-Cost Areas 

Popular tourist destinations like Santa Fe have unique, highly seasonal rates.

  • Santa Fe (Santa Fe County):
    • M&IE: $80 per day
    • Lodging: Highly seasonal, with rates of $167 (most of the year), dropping to $142 (Nov-Dec) and $122 (Jan-Feb).
    • The first and last day of travel M&IE rate is $60.00.

Standard CONUS Rate 

For any county in New Mexico not specifically listed by the GSA, the standard CONUS rate applies. For FY 2025, this rate is $178 ($110 for lodging and $68 for M&IE).

New Mexico Per Diem Rate Calculator

To find the precise per diem allowance for your trip anywhere in New Mexico, our calculator provides instant, accurate results based on the official GSA schedule.

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Some Important New Mexico Per Diem Laws

For private employers, the legal landscape in New Mexico regarding expense reimbursement is guided primarily by the employer's own policies and federal law.

  • No State Law Mandating Expense Reimbursement for Private Sector: New Mexico law does not require private employers to reimburse employees for business-related travel expenses. The state's "Per Diem and Mileage Act" applies specifically to public employees (state and local government workers), not the private sector.
  • Company Policy is Key: The decision to pay a per diem or reimburse actual costs is based on the employer's internal policy or employment agreement. If a company has a policy to reimburse expenses, that policy creates a binding contract.
  • New Mexico Minimum Wage: The state minimum wage is $12.00 per hour. This is important because of the federal FLSA rule.
  • Federal FLSA Protections: The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) provides the primary legal protection for employees. This law ensures that required business expenses paid by an employee do not cause their effective hourly pay to fall below the $12.00 per hour state minimum wage.

New Mexico Per Diem Laws vs Federal Law

The per diem rules for a private company employee in New Mexico are fundamentally different from the GSA system that governs federal employees.

Primary Applicability

  • Federal Law (GSA): Mandatory for all U.S. federal government employees on official business in New Mexico.
  • New Mexico Law: Does not set per diem rules for private employers. The state's Per Diem and Mileage Act applies only to public sector employees. Private sector reimbursement is based on company policy.

Rate Setting and Usage

  • Federal Law (GSA): The GSA sets specific, non-negotiable per diem rates for various locations in New Mexico that federal agencies must use.
  • New Mexico Law: The state does not set or regulate per diem rates for private companies. Using GSA rates is a common business practice for fairness but is not a legal requirement.

Legal Focus

  • Federal Law (GSA): Aims to create a uniform, cost-controlled system for all government travel.
  • New Mexico Law: Focuses on upholding employment agreements and providing a reimbursement framework for its own public employees, while leaving private sector policies to individual businesses.

How Fyle Can Automate Per Diem and Expense Tracking

From the art markets of Santa Fe to the national labs in Albuquerque, managing travel expenses across New Mexico requires a system that is efficient, consistent, and compliant with your company's policies. Fyle’s intelligent expense management platform is designed to handle these challenges seamlessly.

Fyle helps you master New Mexico per diem and expense tracking:

  • Automated and Accurate Rate Application: Fyle automatically applies the correct GSA per diem rates for any destination in New Mexico, whether it's for Santa Fe, Albuquerque, or a location covered by the standard rate. It instantly accounts for seasonal changes and the 75% M&IE rule.
  • Enforce Your Company’s Policy: Since your internal policy is the binding standard in New Mexico, consistent enforcement is crucial. Fyle allows you to build your specific rules directly into the system, automatically flagging any submissions that are out of policy.
  • Real-Time Expense Capture: Empower your employees to report expenses on the go. A quick photo of a receipt from Fyle’s mobile app or a forwarded email is all it takes to create an expense entry, eliminating post-trip administrative work.
  • Proactive Compliance Engine: Fyle’s platform checks every expense against your policies before it gets submitted. This saves your finance team countless hours of manual review and ensures every expense report is accurate from the start.
  • IRS-Compliant Mileage Tracking: For employees driving across the state, Fyle’s Google Maps-powered mileage tracker provides an easy and accurate way to log trips for reimbursement.
  • Direct Accounting Integration: Fyle syncs seamlessly with all major accounting software, including NetSuite, QuickBooks, Xero, and Sage Intacct. All approved per diem and travel data flows directly into your general ledger, saving time and ensuring financial accuracy.

With Fyle, you can confidently manage your New Mexico travel expense process, ensuring you meet your policy obligations while providing a modern, hassle-free experience for your employees.

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The content on this page is for informational use. As legal standards and per diem rates are subject to change, users should verify current details with official GSA or government resources. This information does not serve as financial or legal counsel.