Notice of Board Meeting
The New Mexico Medical Board will convene an Board Meeting on Thursday and Friday, May 14-15, 2026, 8:30 am at the New Mexico Medical Board, 2055 South Pacheco Street, Building 400, Santa Fe, NM 87505.
If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language interpreter, or any other form of auxiliary aid or service in order to attend or participate in the meeting, please contact Ann Pacheco at (505) 476-7220 or [email protected] prior to the meeting. Public documents, including the agenda and minutes, can be provided in various accessible formats. Please contact the board office if a summary or other type of accessible format is needed.
Board Meetings
Interim Board Meeting
June 24, 2026
Notice of Board meeting
Notice of Board Meeting
The New Mexico Medical Board will convene an Board Meeting on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 4:00 pm at the New Mexico Medical Board, 2055 South Pacheco Street, Building 400, Santa Fe, NM 87505.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC RULE HEARING
Public Notice: The New Mexico Medical Board (NMMB) has filed an amendment to NMAC rule 16.10.2.10. This action adds additional language to the existing rule regarding accepted applications for expedited licensure.
Topic: Public Rule Hearing
Date: June 24, 2026
Time: 04:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
Place: New Mexico Medical Board
2055 S. Pacheco Street, Bldg. 400
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Purpose: At the New Mexico Medical Board’s (NMMB) regular Board Meetings held on November 6-7, 2025, and February 5-6, 2026, the Board discussed the addition of language to the existing NMAC rule 16.10.2.10 to include detailed information on the types of applications that the NMMB would accept for expedited licensure. The language was added to clarify all applicable types of applications that will be accepted for expedited licensure effective July 1, 2026. The Board voted on the final additional language at the April 1, 2026, Interim Board Meeting.
No technical information serves as a basis for this proposed rule amendment.
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 June 17, 2026. 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:
16.10.2.10 EXPEDITED LICENSURE:
A. Prerequisites for expedited licensure: Each applicant for a license to practice as a physician in New Mexico must be of good moral character, hold a full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in another state, and possess the following qualifications:
(1) have practiced medicine in the United States or Canada immediately preceding the application for at least three years;
(2) be free of disciplinary history, license restrictions, or pending investigations in all jurisdictions where a medical license is or has been held;
(3) graduated from a board approved school or hold current ECFMG certification; and
(4) current certification from a medical specialty board recognized by the ABMS or the AOA-BOS.
B. Required documentation for all applicants: Each applicant for a license must submit the required fees as specified in 16.10.9.8 NMAC and the following documentation:
(1) a completed signed application that has been verified as including all required documentation with a passport-quality photo taken within the previous six months; applications are valid for one year from the date of receipt by the board;
(2) verification of licensure in all states or territories where the applicant holds or has held a license to practice medicine, or other health care profession; verification must attest to the status, issue date, license number, and other information requested and contained on the form;
(3) two recommendation forms from physicians, chiefs of staff or department chairs or equivalent with whom the applicant has worked and who have personal knowledge of the applicant’s character and competence to practice medicine; the recommending physician(s) must have personally known the applicant and have had the opportunity to personally observe the applicant’s ability and performance; forms must be sent directly to the board from the recommending physician(s), chief(s) of staff, department chair(s) or equivalent(s). This information will be provided by HSC or another board-approved credentials verification service for applicants using that service, or directly to the New Mexico medical board;
(4) verification of all work experience and hospital affiliations in the last three years; if more than one work experience and hospital affiliation, provide at least three verifications of all work and hospital affiliations during the past three years, if applicable, not to include postgraduate training; this information will be provided by HSC or another board-approved credentials verification service for applicants using that service, or directly to the New Mexico medical board;
(5) a copy of all ABMS or AOA-BOS specialty board certifications, if applicable; this information will be provided by HSC or another board-approved credentials verification service for applicants using that service, or directly to the New Mexico medical board; and
(6) the board may request that applicants be investigated by the biographical section of the AMA, the DEA, the FSMB, the NPDB, and other sources as may be deemed appropriate by the board. The board shall require fingerprints and, in its discretion, a state and national background check.
C. Expedited licensure process: Upon receipt of a completed application, required fees, and verification of licensure in all states or territories where the applicant actively holds a license to practice medicine, the board shall issue an expedited license to a qualified applicant within 30 days from the date the completed application was received unless the board may have other cause to deny the application pursuant to Section 61-6-15 NMSA 1978.
D. Expedited license expiration: Expedited licenses shall be valid for no more than 12 months from the date of issuance.
E. Procedure for incomplete application. If an incomplete application for an expedited license is
received, the board shall notify the applicant in writing within 30 days from the date the incomplete application was received by the board. The written notification shall include how the application is incomplete and what is needed to complete the application; this written notification shall be titled “notice to cure.” After receipt of the notice to cure, the applicant must submit a completed application within 30 days of the receipt of the notice to cure. An extension may be granted, at the board’s discretion and based on good cause, for submission beyond 30 days after receipt of the notice to cure.
F. Accepted applications for expedited licensure: The NMMB will accept an application for expedited licensure from any individual who holds an active medical license in all 50 states of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and all other territories or dependencies of the United States. The NMMB will also accept an application for expedited licensure from individuals licensed to practice medicine in Canada, provided they meet the requirements outlined in 16.10.2.10 NMAC. Licensees from all other foreign countries are not eligible for expedited licensure, as their accreditation standards have not been verified as equivalent to those of the United States.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC RULE HEARING
Public Notice: The New Mexico Medical Board (NMMB) has filed an amendment to NMAC rule 16.10.4.8. This action adds additional language to the existing rule regarding new requirements for Continuing Medical Education (CME).
Topic: Public Rule Hearing
Date: June 24, 2026
Time: 04:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
Place: New Mexico Medical Board
2055 S. Pacheco Street, Bldg. 400
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Purpose: At the New Mexico Medical Board’s (NMMB) regular Board Meeting held on February 5-6, 2026, the Board discussed the addition of language to the existing NMAC rule 16.10.4.8 to include one (1) hour of CME directed toward nutrition be added as a requirement per the Rural Healthcare Transformation Act includes specific CME requirements for physicians in the state of New Mexico. The second addition of language to NMAC rule 16.10.4.8 is focused on allowing the Board to determine the type and content of required CME for license renewal. This will allow the Board the ability to modify CME requirements as necessary. The Board voted on the final additional language at the April 1, 2026, Interim Board Meeting.
No technical information serves as a basis for this proposed rule amendment.
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 June 17, 2026. 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:
16.10.4.8 HOURS REQUIRED:
A. Seventy-five hours of continuing medical education are required for all medical licenses during each triennial renewal cycle. CME may be earned at any time during the licensing period, July 1 through June 30 immediately preceding the triennial renewal date.
B. One hour of required CME must be earned by reviewing the New Mexico Medical Practice Act and these board rules. Physicians must certify that they have completed this review at the time they submit their triennial renewal application.
C. Beginning July 1, 2026, the board will require that one hour of CME must be earned directed toward nutrition. The one hour of CME earned toward nutrition may apply toward the 75 hours required in Subsection A of this section and may be included as part of the required CME hours as set forth in Subsections A and B of 16.10.14.11 NMAC.
D. Continuing medical education is not required for federal emergency, telemedicine, postgraduate training, public service, temporary teaching or youth camp or school licenses.
E. The five hours of CME in pain management continuing education set forth in Subsections A and B of 16.10.14.11 NMAC may apply toward the 75 hours required in Subsection A of this section and may be included as part of the required CME hours in pain management in either the triennial cycle in which these hours are completed, or the triennial cycle immediately thereafter. Each subsequent triennial renewal cycle shall include five hours of CME hours in pain management.
F. The board may determine the type and or content of continuing medical education required for license renewal. The board may, by a majority vote, modify such requirements as necessary to address evolving standards of medical practice, and public health needs.
Board Meeting
August 6, 2026
Notice of Board meeting
Notice of Board Meeting
The New Mexico Medical Board will convene an Board Meeting on Thursday and Friday, August 6-7, 2026, 8:30 am at the New Mexico Medical Board, 2055 South Pacheco Street, Building 400, Santa Fe, NM 87505.
Board Meeting
November 5, 2026
Notice of Board meeting
Notice of Board Meeting
The New Mexico Medical Board will convene an Board Meeting on Thursday and Friday, November 5-6, 2026, 8:30 am at the New Mexico Medical Board, 2055 South Pacheco Street, Building 400, Santa Fe, NM 87505.
Interim Board Meeting
April 9, 2025
Notice of Interim Board Meeting
The New Mexico Medical Board will convene an Board Meeting on Wednesday April 9, 2025 at the New Mexico Medical Board, 2055 South Pacheco Street, Building 400, Santa Fe, NM 87505. You can also join the meeting via Zoom using this information:
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If anyone wishes to address the Board regarding an agenda item your request must be put in writing to Monique Parks at [email protected] and must be approved by the Board. Requests must be received by 3:00pm on Monday, April 7th.
