The New Mexico Medical Board will convene an Board Meeting on Friday, November 7, 2025, 8:30am at the New Mexico Medical Board, 2055 South Pacheco Street, Building 400, Santa Fe, NM 87505.
NOTICE OF EMERGENCY RULEMAKING
Public Notice: The New Mexico Medical Board (NMMB) has filed emergency rules, effective July 29, 2025. This action addresses procedural updates following the August 2, 2024, public rule hearing where the Board received input on amendments to 16.21.1 through 16.21.12 NMAC. Although those rules were amended, they should have been repealed and replaced. This notice of emergency rulemaking serves to inform that the previously amended rules (16.21.1-16.21.12 NMAC) are now formally repealed and replaced with the following:
· 16.10.23 NMAC, General Provisions (16.10.23 Emer New Rule 7.17.2025 plv)
· 16.10.24 NMAC, Fees (16.10.24 Emer New Rule 7.17.2025 plv)
· 16.10.25 NMAC, License by Exam (16.10.25 Emer New Rule 7.17.2025 plv)
· 16.10.29 NMAC, License Expiration and Renewal (16.10.29 Emer New Rule 7.17.2025 plv)
· 16.10.30 NMAC, Continuing Education (16.10.30 Emer New Rule 7.17.2025 plv)
· 16.10.32 NMAC – Lapse of License and Reinstatement (16.10.32 Emer New Rule 7.17.2025 plv)
Topic: Emergency Rule Hearing
Date: Nov 7, 2025
Time: 09:00 AM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
Place: New Mexico Medical Board
2055 S. Pacheco Street, Bldg. 400
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Purpose: During the 2023 Legislative Session HB83 passed and was signed by Governor Lujan Grisham on April 5, 2023. HB83 transferred the Podiatry Board from Regulation and Licensing Department to the New Mexico Medical Board. The addition to the Medical Practice Act requires promulgation of rules to implement the provisions set forth in HB83.
No technical information serves as a basis for this proposed rule change.
Public comment: Interested parties may provide comment on the proposed amendments of this state rule at the public hearing or may submit written comments to Monique Parks , New Mexico Medical Board, 2055 South Pacheco Street, Bldg. 400, Santa Fe, NM 87505, or by electronic mail to [email protected] . All written comments must be received no later than 3:00 p.m. (MDT) on October 31, 2025. All written comments will be posted to the agency website within (3) three business days.
Copies of proposed rules: Copies of the proposed rules may be accessed through the New Mexico Medical Board’s website at www.nmmb.state.nm.us or may be obtained from the Board office by calling (505) 476-7220 or via email at [email protected] or at [email protected].
Individuals with disabilities who require the above information in an alternative format, or who need any form of auxiliary aid to attend or participate in the public hearing are asked to contact Monique Parks or Elishia Lucero at (505) 476-7220 or via email at [email protected] or [email protected]. The New Mexico Medical Board requires at least ten (10) calendar days advance notice to provide any special accommodations requested.
Summary of proposed changes: The Board summarizes its proposed changes to its administrative rules as follows:
16.21.1 NMAC though 16.21.12 – Podiatric Licensure Rules:
As a matter of law and general summary, the entirety of the podiatric licensure rules are transferred to the New Mexico Medical Board for regulation of podiatric physicians in New Mexico. Thus, the rules issued under the Podiatry Board are being repealed.
16.21.1 NMAC- General Provisions (16.21 Repeals Endorsed 7.17.2025 plv)
16.21.2 NMAC- Fees (16.21 Repeals Endorsed 7.17.2025 plv)
16.21.3 NMAC- License by Exam (16.21 Repeals Endorsed 7.17.2025 plv)
16.21.4 NMAC- Expedited License by Reciprocity (16.21 Repeals Endorsed 7.17.2025 plv)
16.21.5 NMAC – Temporary License and Emergency License 16.21.6- Licensure for Military Members, Spouses, Dependent Children and Veterans (16.21 Repeals Endorsed 7.17.2025 plv)
16.21.7 NMAC – License Expiration and Renewal (16.21 Repeals Endorsed 7.17.2025 plv)
16.21.8 NMAC – Continuing Education (16.21 Repeals Endorsed 7.17.2025 plv)
16.21.9 NMAC – Management of Pain with Controlled Substances (16.21 Repeals Endorsed 7.17.2025 plv)
16.21.10 NMAC – Lapse of License and Reinstatement(16.21 Repeals Endorsed 7.17.2025 plv)
16.21.11 NMAC – Disciplinary Proceedings (16.21 Repeals Endorsed 7.17.2025 plv)
16.21.12 NMAC – Management of Medical Records (16.21 Repeals Endorsed 7.17.2025 plv)
16.10.23 NMAC though 16.10.32 NMAC – Podiatric Licensure Rules:
The New Mexico Medical Board is adopting new rules to replace the repealed rules. Other changes to rules include: changing the title of podiatrist to podiatric physician; create a podiatry advisory committee; change reciprocity requirements and change licensure renewal periods from one year to two years.
16.10.23 NMAC – General Provisions (16.10.23 Emer New Rule 7.17.2025 plv)
16.10.24 NMAC – Fees (16.10.24 Emer New Rule 7.17.2025 plv)
16.10.25 NMAC – License by Exam (16.10.25 Emer New Rule 7.17.2025 plv)
16.10.29 NMAC – License Expiration and Renewal (16.10.29 Emer New Rule 7.17.2025 plv)
16.10.30 NMAC – Continuing Education (16.10.30 Emer New Rule 7.17.2025 plv)
16.10.32 NMAC – Lapse of License and Reinstatement (16.10.32 Emer New Rule 7.17.2025 plv)
