Source-Verified Data

New Mexico Veterinary
CE Requirements

New Mexico requires 15 hours of CE every 1 year (rld.nm.gov). Regulation caps non-contact hours at 50% (7.5 hrs) but board extended 100% online through 12/31/2026.

Verified Feb 18, 2026 rld.nm.gov ↗

Requirements change; always confirm with the board. We cite primary sources and show last verification date.

15 hours every 1 yr
15
Total Hours
1
1yr
Cycle
Unlimited
Live Interactive
—
Self-Study Cap

Delivery Methods

Unlimited
Unlimited

No live CE restrictions

Unlimited through 12/31/2026 (reg cap: 7.5 hrs)
Unlimited

Temp extension; regulation caps at 50%

What Counts as CE in New Mexico

Accepted Formats
  • ✓ Live lectures, conferences, wet labs
  • ✓ Live interactive webinars
  • ✓ RACE-approved online courses
Rules & Policies
  • ✗ No carryover — excess hours don't roll over
  • ✓ RACE accepted — Vet On It is Provider #50-29055

Compare with Other States

StateHoursCycleCarryoverStatus
New Mexico151 yearsNo✓ Verified
Arizona202 yearsNo✓ Verified
Colorado322 yearsNo✓ Verified
Oklahoma201 yearsNo✓ Verified
Texas171 yearsNo✓ Verified

Sources & Citations

  1. 1
    "minimum of 15 hours of continuing education annually" — 16.25.4 NMAC View source ↗
  2. 2
    "Non-contact hours may comprise no more than half of the annual requirement of 15 CE hours" — board extended 100% online through 12/31/2026 — 16.25.4 NMAC + board extension View source ↗
Data compiled by Vet On It CE (RACE Provider #50-29055). Verified against primary New Mexico regulatory sources on Feb 18, 2026. This page is for informational purposes only. Always confirm with the rld.nm.gov.

Cite This Page

APA:
Vet On It CE. (2026). New Mexico veterinary CE requirements. Vet On It CE Requirements. https://vetonitce.org/ce-requirements/new-mexico/
MLA:
"New Mexico Veterinary CE Requirements." Vet On It CE Requirements, Vet On It CE, 2026, vetonitce.org/ce-requirements/new-mexico/.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are New Mexico's veterinary CE requirements?
New Mexico requires 15 hours of continuing education every 1 year. Regulation caps non-contact hours at 50% (7.5 hrs) but board extended 100% online through 12/31/2026.
Does New Mexico accept online CE for veterinarians?
Regulation (16.25.4 NMAC) caps non-contact hours at 50% (7.5 of 15 hours). However, the board has extended 100% online acceptance through 12/31/2026. After this date, the 50% cap may be reimposed.
What mandatory CE topics does New Mexico require?
New Mexico does not mandate specific CE topics. All CE hours can be in any clinical or professional subject area.
Does New Mexico allow CE hour carryover?
No. New Mexico does not allow carryover. Excess hours earned in one cycle are lost.

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