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New Mexico Online Service Catalog
Below you will find services offered by the many agencies at the State of New Mexico.
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Start a Career with the New Mexico Department of Agriculture
Are you looking for a new job? Ready to take the next step in your career? New Mexico Department of Agriculture may have the job that’s right for you.
Hemp Program
As required by state law, New Mexico Department of Agriculture issues licenses to businesses/individuals cultivating hemp.
Pesticide Compliance
Pesticide Compliance works to ensure compliance with pesticide laws and regulations concerning the use of pesticides.
Fingerprints and Background Checks
New Mexico Applicant Fingerprint Processing (NMAPS) is the applicant background check solution that is totally electronic and provides New Mexico residents the means to complete their required federal and state background checks quickly and conveniently. Your first point of contact to check on the status or any delay of your application should be the agency you initially submitted your application and prints to. Once prints are submitted to DPS electronically your agency will receive a response from DPS within 24-48 hours and from the FBI within 48-72 hours.
Local Economic Development Act (LEDA)
Local Economic Development Act, provides assistance to economic base businesses looking to grow or relocate in New Mexico. Since 2002, a record 83 New Mexico communities have now passed a Local Economic Development Act (LEDA). Through passing LEDA, a community adopts an ordinance creating an economic development organization and a strategic plan. The enactment and utilization of LEDA allows public support of economic development to foster, promote, and enhance local economic development efforts while continuing to protect against the unauthorized use of public money and other public resources. This empowers communities to embark on economic development projects tailored to their LOCAL needs. In essence, LEDA is used to enter into a “public private partnership” for an economic benefit.
Job Training Incentive Program (JTIP)
New Mexico has one of the most generous training incentive programs in the country. The Job Training Incentive Program (JTIP) funds classroom and on-the-job training for newly-created jobs in expanding or relocating businesses for up to 6 months. The program reimburses 50-75% of employee wages. Custom training at a New Mexico public educational institution may also be reimbursed.
Construction Industries Division
The Construction Industries Division protects consumers by regulating the industry through policies that promote business growth, safety, and general welfare of the public.
Boards and Commissions Division
The Boards and Commissions Division licenses and regulates more than 30 different professions and specialized trades, from accountants to funeral directors. This division establishes specialized standards on education and training to ensure New Mexicans receive quality care and services from qualified professionals.
Alcoholic Beverage Control
The Alcoholic Beverage Control Division issues, transfers, and revokes liquor licenses as per the provisions set forth in the Liquor Control Act. It also administers the Alcohol Server Training Program.
Taxpayer Access Point Self-Service Portal
The Taxpayer Access Point provides a portal for New Mexicans to track their tax accounts, file returns and make payments.
Motor Vehicle Division’s Online Services
The Motor Vehicle Division’s Online Services page allows New Mexicans to take care of some of the most common MVD transactions, such as renewing their licenses and registrations, from the comfort of their own homes. It can be found at the link below.
Resource Family/Foster Care
As a foster or adoptive parent with the New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD), you can help a child by providing a safe home. You can give them hope for the future by providing the care, love and guidance they need to succeed in life.
Child Abuse & Neglect
Protective Services receives reports of alleged child maltreatment 24 hours a day, seven days a week, through Statewide Central Intake at 1-855-333-SAFE (7233) or #SAFE from cell phones. We investigate reports of child maltreatment and intervene to keep New Mexico’s children safe.
Domestic Violence
CYFD-funded domestic violence service providers help more than 10,500 residents affected each year by domestic violence, including survivors, perpetrators, and their children. CYFD works with 46 non-profit and governmental organizations throughout the state to provide shelter and support services to families and individuals in need.
State Purchasing Division
Facilitating Fair and Open Competition - Our mission is to obtain “best value” in acquisitions through compliance with the New Mexico procurement code, providing training, reaching out to vendors, engaging with all executive branch agencies, enriching the Chief Procurement Officer Program, ensuring a fair and open procurement process and continually maximizing the benefit to the state.
Risk Management
"Protecting the State of New Mexico's human, physical, and financial assets" The Risk Management Division (RMD) was created by the NM Legislature to protect and conserve the state's human and physical resources and financial assets.
State Printing and Graphic Design Services
State Printing and Graphic Design Services (SPGDS) is the State's primary centralized resource for producing printed & graphic design services. SPGDS provides state‐of‐the‐art printing and graphic design services on a cost‐recovery basis to government agencies and tax‐exempt entities.
Transportation Services
Our mission is to help our customers get to their destination on time and cost effectively with safe, dependable transportation. The Transportation Services Division is comprised of the Aviation Bureau, the Central Fleet Authority and the State Agency for Surplus Property.
Facilities Management
Our mission is to ensure that the citizens of New Mexico and state agencies receive the best value in life cycle facilities management by providing exceptional design, construction, operation and maintenance of state-owned assets and leased facilities. To provide clean, safe, energy-efficient work environments for our employees and customers and to support the sustainability, energy efficiency, and capital improvement of state facilities.
Licensure (PED)
The new Online Licensure Portal for the New Mexico Public Education Department is now available. You can apply, pay and track your application status online.
Veterans License Plates
Any honorably discharged veteran of the Armed Forces is eligible for the following New Mexico veterans’ license plates, provided they can show proof of service and eligibility.
The Gold Star Family License Plate is available for any family which has had a son, daughter, stepson, stepdaughter, parent or step-parent killed in combat action. The Patriot License Plate can be purchased by any licensed New Mexico driver who wants to recognize the contribution and sacrifice of the men and women who are serving or have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Ombudsman Program
Need help navigating the workers' compensation system? The WCA's Ombudsman Program provides a neutral source of information for workers, employers and other parties.
The service is free of charge. Ombudsmen explain how the workers' compensation system works. They also help resolve disputes. Ombudsmen can be reached by phone, but you may also request to meet with one in person. Ombudsmen are available at all WCA offices, so you can contact one at the office nearest you. Some ombudsmen are bilingual in English and Spanish, so if help is needed in Spanish, you will be connected to a Spanish-speaking ombudsman.
E-Services
The eServices page provides resources for electronic submission of information.
If you require assistance with an eService process, please contact our Helpdesk via email at wca.helpdesk@state.nm.us, or call the Helpline at (505) 841-6817.
Some of the eServices provided: Look Up Employer Coverage, Electronic Case Filing (ECF), EDI General Interest, Annual Expenditure Report (AER) Filing, Inpatient Hospital Data Filing.
Return-to-Work Consultations
Getting back to work as quickly as possible is important. Once the HCP indicates it is all right to do so, a worker can return to work (RTW). At that point, it is important to contact the employer, even if work is to be done on a limited basis. Keep the employer and claims adjuster informed about medical progress.
New Employer Info
What is Workers' Compensation?
Workers' compensation is a system of insurance that protects workers and employers from some of the losses caused by on-the-job accidents and job-related illnesses.
Safety Info
Safety is a priority in any workplace, and strong safety standards help prevent accidents. Keeping workplace accidents at a minimum helps keep insurance costs down and makes for a more productive workplace.
WCA safety consultants provide a range of free safety services for the workplace, such as consultations and inspections. The WCA also publishes two booklets devoted to safety. The Annual Safety Inspections Guide helps businesses implement their own simple safety inspection, and outlines the minimum acceptable WCA standards for a safety inspection. Smaller employers that are not required to have inspections can use the How to Develop a Safety Program guide, which provides comprehensive safety program planning. Both guides can be found on the Publications page.
Cooperative Marketing Grant Program
The New Mexico Tourism Department's "CoOp" Marketing & Advertising program supports our shared vision to grow the tourism economy in New Mexico. Our partners (awarded eligible entities include tourism-related, nonprofit organizations and local and tribal governments):
- ACHIEVE greater media buying power by matching state dollars with your own marketing investments
- EXTEND the power of New Mexico True with consistent brand standards and efficient production
- BENEFIT from our commitment to meet a diverse range of goals and budgets
- GAIN support through conscientious and expert service provided from strategy to implementation
- RECEIVE performance reporting to measure impact, inform optimization, and summarize year-end results
New Mexico Clean & Beautiful Grant Program
The Tourism Department partners with communities to Keep New Mexico True by providing funding and technical assistance to municipalities, counties, and tribal governments on litter eradication, waste reduction, and community beautification initiatives.
Program Overview
The purpose of the New Mexico “Litter Control and Beautification Act,” NMSA 1978, § 67-16-1 et seq., is to accomplish litter control by vesting in the Department the authority to eliminate litter from the state to the maximum practical extent.
New Mexico True Certified Program
The New Mexico Tourism Department is proud to offer and steward the New Mexico True Certified program, an initiative that allows select New Mexico businesses to leverage the magnetic and powerful New Mexico True brand to build their products' recognition and amplify existing marketing messages. The New Mexico True Certified program brings national attention to the quality, care and craftsmanship behind products that are authentically New Mexican, while providing opportunities for businesses of all sizes to integrate the New Mexico True Certified Logo at point-of-sale and on packaging, fulfillment, and marketing materials.
Tourism Event Growth and Sustainability Program
The Tourism Event Growth and Sustainability Program provides specialized support for tourism-related events in the form of cooperative marketing, sponsorship support, and an event accelerator. Grant applications open each Spring.
Destination Forward Program
The purpose of the Destination Forward Grant Program is to support the development and implementation of tourism infrastructure projects throughout New Mexico. The program is composed of two tiers with two tracks under each tier. Each tier and track corresponds to your project’s current phase of development requiring funding and support. Technical assistance is available for each tier and track of the program. Eligible entities for this program include county, municipal and tribal governments, and special districts.
Family Resources
The Family Constituent Services & Correspondence Office serves the growing number of families directly affected by the incarceration of a loved one. As the central point of contact between the New Mexico Corrections Department and inmate family members, we assist with navigating a complex correctional system.
Victim Services
The Victim Services Program serves as a direct point of contact for crime victims and their families who have concerns related to offenders who are in the custody or under the probation and/or parole supervision of the New Mexico Corrections Department. Victim Services provides comprehensive information, assistance and support to crime victims and their families. The Victim Services Program is committed to administering these services with respect, compassion and confidentiality. Services include assistance to crime victims and their families during the parole board hearing process. Victim Services also provides assistance to the New Mexico Adult Parole Board, statewide district attorneys’ office victim advocates and victim advocacy organizations in addressing crime victims’ needs. Victim Services provides educational outreach to statewide district attorneys’ office victim advocates and victim advocacy organizations about the services provided by the program. Additionally, Victim Services provides education about victims’ rights awareness and sensitivity to probation and parole officers and the prisons.
Start a Career with the New Mexico Corrections Department
Career Opportunities
Thank you for your interest in a career with the New Mexico Corrections Department (NMCD)! We offer a wide variety of employment opportunities.
At NMCD, we place high value in our employees and are always looking to add great individuals to our team. NMCD oversees eight (8) state-owned prisons and four (4) probation and parole regions. We also train correctional staff for the state's two private prison facilities. Training classes are conducted at our Training Academy in Santa Fe, which was the first correctional officer training academy in the nation. In addition, NMCD offers career opportunities in information technology, human resources, legal, communications, and so much more.
Making the Right Turn to Reentry
The Making the Right Turn to Reentry, pre-release guide is provided to prepare inmates, who are within six (6) months of release, with processes to assist their reintegration back to their communities.
This 14-20 hour instructor-led program provides an overview of the following topics
- Identification
- Life Skills
- Housing
- Education
- Transportation
- Living Under Supervision
- Family
- Health
- Money Management, and
- Employment
Corrections Industries
Corrections Industries makes your purchasing tasks simple. State, City, County, Tribal, Federal, Education and Not-For-Profit agencies can purchase directly from us without the need of a competitive bid. Our one stop shopping can fill all your furniture, moving, printing and janitorial supplies as well as custom designed shirts and uniforms. Our friendly sales staff is available for free consultations on any of the products or services we offer.
NM Black DataHub
Statistics on Chronic Disease Rates in African American Communities in NM, Economic Indicators in the New Mexican - African American Community, Education in African American Communities in New Mexico, and Education in African American Communities in New Mexico.
NM Black Expo
The New Mexico Black Expo (NMBE) celebrates the history and legacy of the Black cultural experience while providing resources in the areas of economics, education, healthcare and advocacy to improve the quality of life in the African American community. NMBE has served the Albuquerque community since 2003. The expo has grown to become the largest African-American tradeshow in the state.
Re-Educated Podcast
Podcast Overview
To educate the community on environmental, social, and physical inequities and challenges that the Black communities have to deal with, and what can be done to empower the Black community to help them navigate through the understanding of legislation and policy on a micro/ macro level.
Business Support
The Office of Business Support provides core support services throughout the agency to meet the demands of a vast New Mexico transportation system that includes both highways and public transportation.
Our goal is to be responsible stewards to our customers whose tax dollars support their transportation requirements.
Projects and Traffic Safety
The development of transportation projects is a multi-phased, multi-year process that involves a significant commitment of technical and financial resources. Project development involves six major phases including (1) long-range planning, (2) prioritization and programming, (3) study scoping and conceptual design (4) preliminary and final design, (5) construction, and (6) maintenance and performance monitoring.
Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
The mission of the Income Support Division is to relieve, minimize or eliminate poverty and to make available certain services for eligible low-income individuals and families through statewide programs of financial assistance, food assistance, employment assistance and training services.
Child Support Establishment and Enforcement
The Child Support Enforcement Division administers the state and federal program to collect support from Non-custodial Parents. Its primary mission is to maximize the collection of child support for all New Mexico children.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
The mission of the Income Support Division is to relieve, minimize or eliminate poverty and to make available certain services for eligible low-income individuals and families through statewide programs of financial assistance, food assistance, employment assistance and training services.
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
The mission of the Income Support Division is to relieve, minimize or eliminate poverty and to make available certain services for eligible low-income individuals and families through statewide programs of financial assistance, food assistance, employment assistance and training services.
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
The mission of the Income Support Division is to relieve, minimize or eliminate poverty and to make available certain services for eligible low-income individuals and families through statewide programs of financial assistance, food assistance, employment assistance and training services.
Assist with Filing VA Claims
The Field Services Division’s veterans service officers (VSOs) assist veterans and their eligible dependents with filing VA claims and obtaining federal and state benefits. Our VSOs also help connect veterans to vital community resources, such as transitional housing and medical and behavioral health care. Information and assistance on federal and state benefits, local veterans’ programs, and referral services is available at any of our field office locations.
Veterans Property Tax Exemption or Waiver
Standard Veteran Property Tax Exemption
Up to $4,000 of the taxable value of property, including the community or joint property of husband and wife, subject to the tax is exempt from the imposition of the tax if the property is owned by a veteran or the veteran’s unmarried surviving spouse if the veteran or surviving spouse is a New Mexico resident. Certain discharges may render a veteran ineligible for this benefit.
Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption
The property of a disabled veteran, including joint or community property of the veteran and the veteran’s spouse, may be exempt from property taxation if it is occupied by the disabled veteran as the veteran’s principal place of residence. For purposes here, a disabled veteran is a veteran who has been determined by federal law to have a 100% permanent and total service-connected disability. Certain discharges may render a veteran ineligible for this benefit.
Disabled Veteran Hunting & Fishing Passes
Reduced Fee Hunting and Fishing License: New Mexico’s service-connected disabled veterans may apply for a reduced fee $10.00 small-game & fishing license–no matter what percentage their disability. Veterans may obtain this benefit by showing proof of disability to the Department of Game & Fish when applying for their hunting and fishing license.
Veterans Business Outreach Center
The Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) Program is designed to provide entrepreneurial development services such as business training, counseling, and resource partner referrals to transitioning service members, veterans, National Guard and reserve members, and military spouses interested in starting or growing a small business. The Small Business Administration has 20 organizations participating in this cooperative agreement and serving as VBOCs.
Emergency Rental Assistance Program
The Emergency Rental Assistance program is available to New Mexico households who need help paying for rent and utilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
General Fund Information
Find more information on: Audit Information, Economic Indicators, Estimating Accuracy, Financial Summary, EAU General Fund Report, Revenue Estimates, Revenue Testimony, and General Fund Year to Date Revenue Accrual
Capital Outlay Bureau
The Capital Outlay Bureau (COB) is responsible for coordinating the funding and administration of capital projects under the statutory authority of the State Budget Division, Department of Finance and Administration.
Federal Grants Bureau
New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration added the Federal Grant Bureau to the organizational structure to work directly with state agencies to track federal funding received by the state, notify agencies of federal funding opportunities available, and aid with grant applications. Lastly, staff will assist agencies with internal federal grant accounting, audit, and monitoring issues that may hold an agency back from receiving federal funds.
Local Government Division
The Department of Finance and Administration, Local Government Division (LGD), provides administrative and technical support to local entities throughout the State of New Mexico.
Taxation and Revenue Department Notification Service
The Taxation & Revenue Department Notification Service allows users to sign up to receive email or text message alerts when new content is added to our website. Users may subscribe to alerts on new tax bulletin or FYI publications, new or updated forms, news releases, Decisions and Orders and updates to Gross Receipts Tax tables.
MVD Direct Schedule an Appointment with MVD
Make your appointment at a time and location that is convenient for you.
When you arrive, sit back and relax in your vehicle and use the virtual check-in.
Schedule an Appointment at a Taxation and Revenue Office
New Mexico MainStreet™
A program of the New Mexico Economic Development Department, New Mexico MainStreet works throughout the state to help affiliated local organizations create an economically viable business environment while preserving cultural and historic resources.
Outdoor Equity Fund
Access to the outdoors is a basic human right – yet it’s one that has often been denied to many of our youth. As a result, our underrepresented kids haven’t had the chance to experience some of the best of New Mexico: Its outside world.
LEADS (Local Economic Assistance & Development Support) Program
In fiscal year 2016 the Certified Communities Initiative (CCI) evolved into the LEADS Program. LEADS is a funding program for economic development projects that produce sustainable outcomes. The funding provided through LEADS is intended to create jobs through recruitment, retention/expansion and startup activities; develop the tax base; and provide incentives for business development. LEADS applications will be evaluated based on these objectives.
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives Task Force
The Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women epidemic is an issue currently affecting tribal communities and indigenous people living in cities.
Tribal Infrastructure Fund (TIF)
The Tribal Infrastructure Fund was created by the Tribal Infrastructure Act in 2005. This act recognizes that many of New Mexico’s tribal communities lack basic infrastructure, including, but not limited to water and wastewater systems, roads, and electrical power lines.
Capital Outlay
Capital Outlay funds are used to build, improve or equip physical property that will be used by the public. Roads, computers, museums, playgrounds, schools, irrigation ditches, hospitals, lands, and furniture can all be capital outlay projects.
Cultural Equity with Native Nations
The State-Tribal Collaboration Act mandated training is all new for FY20! Formerly known as “Cultural Competency,” the course is now titled “Building Cultural Equity with Native Nations,” and it is open for enrollment on the ELM system.
Indigenous Youth Council
The Indigenous Youth Council (IYC) was formed in February 2021 following two listening sessions that the New Mexico Indian Affairs Department (IAD) held with tribal youth from across the state. Issues discussed ranged from the desire to have access to higher education resources to behavioral and mental health needs for tribal communities. Participants also voiced the desire to have more intertribal connections between the Nations, Tribes, and Pueblos in the state.
Water Rights Lookup
NMWRRS provides on-line access to OSE water right files including digitized water right documents and downloadable reports.
Water Rights Permitting and Transfers
Anyone wanting to use water in New Mexico must have a permit from the State Engineer that can be obtained by contacting your local District Office. To facilitate speedier service, it is always recommended that you call the District Office closest to you to make an appointment.
Interstate Stream Commission Meetings
New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission regular meetings are normally scheduled for the third Thursday of each month. Please check for any dates that may vary from the regular third Thursday meetings. Special meetings may be scheduled at other times as needed. Meeting locations will be announced on the posted agendas.
Water Well Driller Licensing
The Office of the State Engineer is responsible for regulating the construction and plugging of wells and the licensing of well drillers in the state of New Mexico. Any person desiring to engage in the drilling of one or more wells for underground water within the boundaries of any underground source shall file an application with the state engineer for a driller license. It is unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to drill or to begin the drilling of a well for water from an underground source without a valid, existing license for the drilling of such wells issued by the State Engineer of New Mexico.
GIS Maps
Maps prepared by the Office of the State Engineer are available and can be accessed from the following gallery, by subject.
Agricultural Licensing and Registration
NMDA issues a broad array of licenses, permits and registrations. Visit the program area to find the one you’re interested in.
Scholarships & Financial Aid Programs
With the New Mexico Opportunity Scholarship, the New Mexico Lottery Scholarship, and more than 25 scholarships, grants, and college financial aid programs available, there are options for every New Mexican to pursue higher education without having to worry about the cost of tuition and fees. Explore below to learn more!
Find a College or University
Find information on:
- NM College Guide -- All Public & Tribal Schools (flipbook)
- NM Four-Year Public Colleges and Universities
- NM Two-Year Public Community Colleges
- NM Tribal Schools and Universities
- NM Special Schools
- Map of Public New Mexico Colleges & Universities
- NM Private Colleges
Adult Education and Literacy Programs
The Adult Education Division at the New Mexico Higher Education Department (NMHED) exists to support adults to strengthen their core academic skills and meet their personal, educational, and career goals. We offer adults a range of opportunities, and all of them are free!
GEAR UP College Readiness Program
Gaining Early Awareness & Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) New Mexico is a seven-year initiative funded by the U.S. Department of Education.
Closed School Transcript Requests
The Private Post-Secondary Schools Division at the New Mexico Higher Education Department (NMHED) maintains custodianship of transcripts from certain closed private post-secondary institutions who have operated a physical site in New Mexico.
Field Services, Claims Filing Assistance
The Field Services Division’s veterans service officers (VSOs) assist veterans and their eligible dependents with filing VA claims and obtaining federal and state benefits. Our VSOs also help connect veterans to vital community resources, such as transitional housing and medical and behavioral health care.
State Benefits
The Benefits Division oversees state-funded veterans’ benefits and our state veterans’ cemeteries and the Angel Fire Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
Health Care Coordination/Transportation
The Healthcare Division is dedicated to assisting and advocating on the behalf of our veterans and their families with their healthcare related needs. The Division develops and coordinates veteran programs and outreach that promote transitional living, housing, suicide prevention, advocacy, and transportation related to healthcare access and issues for New Mexico Veterans.
Veterans Education/GI Bill Assistance
Our agency wants to ensure that every veteran or eligible person has a full and fair opportunity to reach his or her fullest potential through access to the GI Bill® approved post-secondary educational, training/ licensure, certification, entrepreneurial institutions, and New Mexico colleges and universities.
Business Outreach & Assistance
The Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) Program is designed to provide entrepreneurial development services such as business training, counseling, and resource partner referrals to transitioning service members, veterans, National Guard and reserve members, and military spouses interested in starting or growing a small business. The Small Business Administration has 20 organizations participating in this cooperative agreement and serving as VBOCs.
Aging and Disability Resource Center
The ADRC is here to assist elders, persons with disabilities and caregivers to find services and resources to help them live well and independently.
State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)
Do you have questions or concerns about private and government benefit programs? The ADRC’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) helps with all health insurance questions, including Medicare and Medicaid.
Ombudsman Program (ALTSD)
Providing a voice for vulnerable adults who might otherwise go unheard…
Through regular visits to nursing homes and assisted living facilities, we help residents by:
- Advocating for Their Rights
- Investigating Complaints
- Helping to Resolve Concerns
- Ensuring They Receive the Quality of Care They Deserve
Older Americans Act Title 3 and Title 6 Services
The state plan has been developed to meet requirements under Title III and Title VII of the Older Americans Act. The act provides funding for a variety of programs and services for older New Mexicans and their caregivers, including supportive services, nutrition programs, disease prevention and health promotion initiatives, elder rights protection activities and caregiver support programs.
Adult Protective Services
If you suspect an adult is being abused, neglected, or exploited, call Adult Protective Services Statewide Intake, toll-free at 1-866-654-3219 or 1-505-476-4912.
We are committed to protecting the safety of adults who are not able to protect themselves and to promoting the personal choice and self-determination of all we serve.
Unique Capabilities
The New Mexico State Police investigate crimes within, and beyond city and county jurisdictions. Often times they are called upon to use specialized resources to confront crimes all over the State of New Mexico.
Often times our agency must work cooperatively with federal law enforcement agencies in investigations that occur in the State Of New Mexico. These relationships are equally vital as they are important to the safety of our citizens and the State of New Mexico.
College and Career Readiness Bureau
The College and Career Readiness Bureau (CCRB) of the New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) is dedicated to providing the students of our state with an educational foundation that takes them from primary school through secondary and postsecondary studies. This foundation encourages exploration and achievement in academic, career and technical education.
Community Schools
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham put together a plan for education in New Mexico. “A New Direction for New Mexico Schools” includes eleven (11) focus areas needed in order for New Mexico’s students to achieve their very best, including engaging families, communities and students as substantive partners. One way in which to engage families, communities, and students as essential partners in our public schools is through the implementation of the community schools model.
Assessments
Our mission is to positively impact student learning by ensuring the development and administration of valid and reliable assessments that:
- Measure the effectiveness of curriculum and instruction
- Include data systems and structures that provide students, teachers, administrators and stakeholders with the information needed to make informed decisions
- Produce a measure indicating progress towards readiness for college and career
- Uphold the belief that all students can learn and achieve at high levels
- Hold schools and the PED accountable to create equitable opportunities for students
Options for Families (Charter Schools)
The Options for Parents & Families Division strives to ensure New Mexico parents and families have access to the information they need to make informed decisions for the education of their students.
Reach NM
New Mexico Children, Youth & Families Department launched ReachNM, a new program that enables youth to contact the department’s Statewide Central Intake workers by texting 505-591-9444 to seek support and resources or report suspected abuse or neglect.
Juvenile Justice
Juvenile Justice Services are tasked with staffing the New Mexico’s Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee, administering special initiatives, monitoring compliance to federal and state juvenile justice and delinquency prevention requirements, and managing funding for community programs.
Air, Septic, Waste, Water Permitting and Compliance
Use the form below to report what appears to you as a possible violation of environmental laws and regulations. Information you submit will be forwarded to Environment Department environmental enforcement personnel or to the appropriate regulatory authority.
Restaurant/Food Manufacturing Permitting and Compliance
The New Mexico Environment Department Food Safety Bureau protects public health by permitting, inspecting and providing technical assistance to food establishments in New Mexico to prevent foodborne illness. The Bureau also permits events where food will be served, like county and state fairs.
Cannabis and Hemp Permitting and Compliance
The New Mexico Environment Department is responsible for permitting hemp warehouses, extraction facilities, manufacturing facilities, and processing facilities throughout New Mexico to ensure consumer health is protected.
Occupational Health and Safety Consultation and Compliance
The Occupational Health and Safety Bureau works to ensure that all employees in New Mexico have a safe and healthful workplace.
Infrastructure Funding
On November 30, 2021, the New Mexico Finance Authority Oversight Committee approved the Cannabis Microbusiness Loan Program, a new $5 million program that will offer affordable loans to licensed cannabis microbusinesses.
Cannabis Control Division
The Cannabis Control Division oversees licensing and compliance under the Cannabis Regulation Act, Lynn and Erin Compassion Use Act, and rules promulgated by the division in the interest of regulating a new industry in New Mexico while protecting public health and safety.
Consumer Resources
As part of our commitment to New Mexicans, we have compiled these financial education resources for a better understanding of how consumers can improve their financial future. The Department offers a variety of information and resources to educate consumers regarding financial topics.
State Museums and Historic Sites
Visit the museums and historic sites all around New Mexico.
Office of Archaeological Studies
The Office of Archaeological Studies conducts archaeological research projects throughout New Mexico with a diverse group of 40 - 50 archaeologists and support staff. Its mission is to identify, interpret, and share information about prehistoric and historic sites across the state.
Historic Preservation Division
Preserving New Mexico's historic treasures has enormous impacts on the social and economic well-being of New Mexicans. It is the foundation of the state's vigorous heritage tourism industry and builds healthier local communities.
New Mexico Arts
Its primary function is to provide financial support and technical assistance or arts services and programs to non-profit organizations statewide and to administer the 1% public art program for the state of New Mexico. Other programs include the Governor’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts, New Mexico Arts and Cultural Districts, New Mexico Arts Trails, and Poetry Out Loud.
New Mexico State Library
Since its beginnings more than 60 years ago, the State Library has been a leader in the development of New Mexico's public and tribal libraries, helping them to build the programs needed by their communities.
Unemployment Insurance
Unemployment information, job opportunities, additional resources, latest updates, and more.
Labor Relations
The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions enforces workers’ rights regarding wages and work hours, child labor, and human rights.
Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship programs combine paid on-the-job training with related classroom instruction. The goal is to prepare individuals for skilled occupations while equipping them with the practical experience that employers seek in applicants. As a result, employers often ensure that program completers retain employment at an increased wage.
Labor Market Information
Learn about, access, and download key LMI data and statistics, as well as interactive data dashboards, by topic.
Law Enforcement Academy
The New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy strives to serve the State of New Mexico with ideas and innovations shaped more by experience and the rule of law than by emotion, more by best practices than by politics, and more by intellect than by impulse. In doing so, we will responsibly serve the public safety community, New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy Board and citizens of the state of New Mexico by providing exceptional training opportunities while enforcing the statutory and administrative laws and responsibilities entrusted to the agency, by demonstrating the character & competence demanded of the profession in the 21st century.
New Mexico State Police Application Process
To apply for a career with the New Mexico State Police, please visit the application website and follow the steps outlined.
Missing Person Clearinghouse
The Missing Persons Clearinghouse is responsible for posting missing persons to the public website, and releasing alerts to the media. The Clearinghouse also keeps in contact with the police agencies and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children to keep all information current. As a Clearinghouse we release Amber Alerts and Silver Alerts to the media. A person can be reported missing at any time when their whereabouts are unknown and are believed to be in danger, regardless of age.
Vital Records
We collect, process, correct and issue copies of birth and death certificates
New Mexico Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program
The New Mexico Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program is proud to offer free healthy foods, nutrition education, nursing support, and community connections to help families live their best in the Land of Enchantment.
Developmental Disabilities Support Division
Developmental Disabilities Support Division provides service and support to children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Medical Cannabis Program
The Medical Cannabis Program ensures patients have safe access to medicine for a number of qualifying health conditions, and licenses non-profit producers and dispensaries in the state.
Public Health Offices
Our more than 50 public health offices across the state provide a wide array of services from immunizations (available for children through age 18 and limited for adults), family planning services (to include pregnancy tests and some forms of birth control), testing and treatment with partner services for sexually transmitted diseases, and Children’s Medical Services for children and youth with special health care needs.
New Mexico State Employee Benefits and Perks
The State of New Mexico offers employees competitive benefits and perks. Benefits include, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, pharmaceutical, Employee Assistance Program, basic and supplemental life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and disability benefits to enhance the lives of our employees and their qualified family members. Perks include, alternative work schedules (where possible), telework (where possible), free mental health counseling sessions, plus much more!
Compensation Resources
Compensation Resources including job classification descriptors and compensation reports.
Training and Development Opportunities for Current State Employe
The State Personnel Office Training and Development Bureau serves to facilitate the professional development of state employees by connecting learners to learning opportunities, including in-person seminars and classes, distance learning through webinars and web conferences, interactive online education modules, and available resources including recorded webinars and supporting educational materials.
Career Services including Veteran Preference Eligibility and Emp
The primary responsibility is to ensure compliance with the State Personnel Act and the State Personnel Board (SPB) Rules which require the “certification of the highest standing candidates to prospective employers (10-9-13 F.).”
COVID-19 Guidance for Employees
The State Personnel Office strives to promote and maintain a safe, healthy working environment and is doing its part to reduce community spread and ensure the well-being of all State employees. Below is information related to COVID-19 and Human Resources policies and guidelines. Please check back regularly for up-to-date information.
Fishing in New Mexico
New Mexico is a very popular fishing destination. From fly fishing the San Juan River to bass fishing at Elephant Butte, New Mexico provides great opportunities to spend some time with the family and enjoy some of the state’s extraordinary natural resources.
Hunting in New Mexico
New Mexico is a world-renowned hunting destination. For many of our most popular hunting opportunities, a large number of hunters apply each year for a limited number of available tags. There are additional over-the-counter-license hunting opportunities throughout the state.
Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Education Programs
From four-wheelers to dirt bikes to side-by-sides, OHVs are gaining in popularity. It is essential to properly register your vehicle, receive proper education and follow the rules and regulations across New Mexico when using OHVs. Always remember to recreate responsibly.
Wildlife Education Programs
The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish offers a wide variety of programs to help the general public learn about wildlife species and recreational opportunities in our state. Find classes near you at the link below.
Wildlife Law Enforcement
A large part of managing New Mexico’s wildlife is enforcing laws to help conserve wildlife for future generations. New Mexico’s Conservation Officers work hard to educate people of all ages about the wildlife around them.
New Mexico Film Office
The New Mexico Film Office, a division of the Economic Development Department, serves the film and television industry locally, nationally and internationally. Our purpose is to market the state to this industry, service the productions, and create jobs for New Mexicans. The office is headed by Director Amber Dodson.
Outdoor Recreation Division
The Outdoor Recreation Division works to ensure that all New Mexicans gain from the public health, environmental, and economic benefits of sustainable outdoor recreation. The department is headed by Acting Director Alyssa Renwick.
Need Assistance from the Governor
Contact the Governor's office if you need assistance with an issue.
Invite the Governor to Attend or Speak at Event
Use this page to invite the Governor to attend or speak at an event.
Request a Meeting with the Governor
Use this page to request a meeting with the Governor.
Request Capital Outlay from the Governor's office
If you are interested in submitting a request for capital outlay funding through the Governor’s Office, please click on the link below.
Request a Proclamation
Proclamations issued by the Governor are intended to honor, celebrate, or raise awareness of a noteworthy event or significant issue for the citizens of New Mexico. Proclamations are provided by the Governor’s Office of Constituent Services according to a set of guidelines. These public service documents are strictly honorary and are not legally binding. All proclamation requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Apply for Clemency
The New Mexico Constitution gives the Governor authority to grant “pardons and reprieves” for most convictions for offenses under state law. However, the Governor does not have authority to grant pardons or any other forms of clemency for convictions under municipal or federal laws. The Governor also does not have authority to expunge or seal arrest and/or conviction records.
Invite Lt. Gov. Morales to Attend or Speak at Event
Use this page to invite the Lt. Governor to attend or speak at an event.
Certificate Request from the Lt. Governor
The Office of the Lieutenant Governor prides itself in celebrating the accomplishments of New Mexico citizens. Therefore, official greeting cards and certificates are available upon request to honor individual and/or group achievements.
Legislative Inquiry for the Lt. Governor
Do you have a legislative inquiry for the Lt. Governor. Use the link below to contact the office.
New Mexico National Guard - State Education Benefits
Up to 100% Tuition & Fees. Can be used in conjunction with FTA. Associate's and Bachelor's level. Payment directly to school upon successful completion of course.
New Mexico National Guard - Career Opportunities
Top 10 Employers within the State of New Mexico.
New Mexico National Guard - Reenlistment Information
Reenlistment Bonus along with a Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP).
Collateral Assistance Program (CAP) 2.0
As part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), signed into law by President Biden in 2021, Congress has allocated $10 billion to increase small businesses access to equity and debt capital through the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI 2.0) program. Administered by the U.S. Department of Treasury, the funds are distributed to each state, territory, and Tribal jurisdiction. EDD is administering New Mexico’s SSBCI 2.0 allocation.
To support business growth in New Mexico and to create and retain jobs, EDD encourages banks and other financial institutions to make loans to small businesses in underserved markets. EDD can pledge cash to cover a collateral shortfall of a loan to enable financing that otherwise might not be available to a small business.
Preference is given to business owners who are women, US Veterans, ethnic minorities, or part of other socially disadvantaged groups.
Special focus is on (but not limited to) projects in industries related to: intelligent manufacturing, sustainable & green industries, value-added agriculture, outdoor recreation, film & media located in rural areas.
Loan proceeds can be used toward the following:
Any tangible or intangible asset purchase, including; construction, renovation or improvements of an eligible place of business
Start-up costs
Working capital
Franchise fees
Equipment
Inventory
Bridge loans needed prior to the borrower obtaining permanent financing or support
Enterprise Project Management Office
The purpose of the compliance and project management program is to provide information technology strategic planning, oversight and consulting services to New Mexico government agencies to improve services provided to New Mexico citizens. The program provides critical leadership and guidance ranging from strategy, project management and oversight, cybersecurity, and technology integration. The program includes Cybersecurity, the Enterprise Project Management Office, and Office of Geospatial Technology.
Cybersecurity
Our mission is to promote a safe and secure enterprise computing environment and protect the privacy and security of individual information as well as of individuals using the State’s information technology systems through the implementation of industry-accepted security policies, standards, and procedures.
The Outdoor Recreation Trails+ Grant
Access to the outdoors should be low-cost and ubiquitous for all New Mexicans. That's why lawmakers created the Outdoor Recreation Trails+. This grant program supports projects that enhance communities' outdoor recreation opportunities. Trails, river parks, wildlife viewing areas, and more contribute to economic development, prosperity, and wellness. This grant funds shovel-ready projects that directly add to that access.