The New Mexico State Ethics Commission (SEC) is an independent state agency[1] tasked with promoting the integrity of New Mexico State Government through the interpretation, enforcement, and improvement of New Mexico's campaign finance, governmental conduct, procurement, and lobbying laws.

[1] The SEC was created via constitutional amendment in 2018.

[2] In 2019, the New Mexico Legislature passed the State Ethics Commission Act[3] which serves as the enabling legislation for the SEC.

The SEC has authority to adjudicate civil complaints arising under nine laws provided for in the State Ethics Commission Act.

[3] In addition to adjudicating ethics complaints, the SEC also provides advisory opinions on ethics issues to persons subject to its jurisdiction, conducts ethics trainings, and is charged with developing and disseminating a model code of ethics.