New Mexico Legislative and Policy Developments

New Mexico

Massage Therapy Board
Toney Anaya Building, 2nd Floor
2550 Cerrillos Road
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Phone: 505-476-4870
Fax: 505-476-4665
Email: massage.board@rld.nm.gov
You must enclose a stamped, self-addressed, #10 envelope when requesting a copy of regulations.

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Title: Licensed Massage Therapist
Requirement: 650 hours and NCBTMB or MBLEx
Renewal: 16 hours/2 years

Regulation Type: 
State License

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New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Survey

New Mexico's governor and the Regulation and Licensing Department are looking to streamline the application and renewal procedures for licensure. Participate in the survey before December 7, 2021.

New Mexico Massage Therapy Board Meeting

The New Mexico Massage Therapy Board is holding a rule hearing November 22, 2021, at 9:30 a.m. MDT. The rule hearing will consider proposed amendments to requirements for licensure and licensure for military service members. Find out how to attend!

New Mexico Reissues Statewide Mask Mandate

A new Public Health Order issued August 17, 2021, reimplements a statewide mask mandate in New Mexico. Facemasks must be worn in all indoor public spaces—regardless of a person’s vaccination status—with limited exceptions.

New Mexico COVID-19 State Update—Permission to Practice June 1, 2020

New Mexico Department of Health Secretary Kunkel issued a Public Health Emergency Order today, permitting close contact businesses, including barbershops, hair salons, nail salons, massage therapy establishments, and esthetician clinics, to resume business operations June 1, 2020, at 25 percent occupancy. 

New Mexico HB 155 Update

New Mexico massage therapy establishment licensing does not make it through the legislative process before 2020 legislative session ends.

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