New Mexico ranks 44th of 50 in the 2026 Federalism Scorecard, with a score of -3.55.
New Mexico Rankings at a Glance
Rank: 44th of 50
Score: -3.55
2025: 35th, 7.10
Change: down 9 places, -10.65 points
National median: 12.88
How New Mexico Compares to Its Neighbors
New Mexico's 5 bordering states are Arizona (24th, 13.30), Colorado (30th, 5.95), Oklahoma (9th, 31.50), Texas (29th, 6.70), Utah (1st, 86.90), averaging 28.87.
