Arizona Where to Buy Alcohol (2026)

Where to Buy Alcohol in states bordering Arizona

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

• CaliforniaPermitted

  California is not a control state: all three — beer, wine and spirits — are sold at grocery, convenience, drug and liquor stores holding an off-sale general license. Spirits are widely available in supermarkets.

  Verified Jul 23, 2026 · Source: abc.ca.gov · Full California rule →

• ColoradoConditional

  In Colorado, beer and wine are sold at grocery and convenience stores (full-strength beer since 2019 and wine since March 2023), but spirits are still limited to licensed liquor stores. Under SB25-033 the state stopped issuing new grocery hard-liquor licenses in 2025; licenses already issued continue.

  Verified Jul 23, 2026 · Source: sbg.colorado.gov · Full Colorado rule →

• NevadaPermitted

  Nevada is a license state, not a control state, and has no state ABC over retail outlets: beer, wine and spirits are sold at grocery, convenience, package and drive-through stores, with licensing handled by cities and counties.

  Verified Jul 23, 2026 · Source: leg.state.nv.us · Full Nevada rule →

• New MexicoPermitted

  New Mexico is a license state, not a control state: beer, wine and spirits are sold at licensed retail liquor stores and at many grocery and convenience stores, and there are no state-run ABC stores. The Alcoholic Beverage Control Division (RLD) is the regulator.

  Verified Jul 23, 2026 · Source: rld.nm.gov · Full New Mexico rule →

• UtahConditional

  Utah is a control state: spirits, wine and beer over 5% alcohol by volume (ABV) are sold only at state DABS stores and package agencies, while beer of 5% ABV or less is sold in grocery and convenience stores. As of January 1, 2026, a 100% ID check is required for all alcohol purchases.

  Verified Aug 2, 2026 · Source: abs.utah.gov · Full Utah rule →