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New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department Our Mission: Promote public confidence in professional, occupational services, trades and industries. Our priority is your protection

The New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department regulates more than 500,000 individuals and businesses in 35 industries, professions and trades across the state. Our goal is to assure that New Mexicans receive quality services from qualified individuals and businesses while also ensuring a fair and prompt administrative process.

Today, we celebrated the retirement of LP Gas Bureau Chief James Morrison after 20 years of dedicated service to RLD. Ja...
10/23/2026

Today, we celebrated the retirement of LP Gas Bureau Chief James Morrison after 20 years of dedicated service to RLD. James began his career with the LP Gas Bureau as an inspector and rose to become Bureau Chief.

Throughout his career, James has been a steadfast advocate for both the LP gas industry and public safety, helping ensure the safe operation of propane-fueled equipment across New Mexico. His expertise and commitment played a key role in supporting major events such as the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, the New Mexico State Fair, and numerous concerts and film sets.

We are grateful for James’s years of service, leadership, and dedication, and we wish him all the best in his well-earned retirement!

📸1: RLD's LP Gas Bureau team, including Bureau Chief James Morrison who retires today.
📸2: Bureau Chief Morrison poses with a wood carved propane tank he received in recognition of his 20 years of service to RLD's LP Gas Bureau.
📸3: Superintendent Bailey presents James with a plaque featuring a bobtail propane truck for his retirement.

The New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department is hiring for multiple positions across our divisions.Learn more and ...
10/22/2026

The New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department is hiring for multiple positions across our divisions.

Learn more and apply at careers.share.nm.gov.

What a great fall morning at the New Mexico Conference on Aging in beautiful Glorieta!RLD's Securities Division collabor...
10/20/2026

What a great fall morning at the New Mexico Conference on Aging in beautiful Glorieta!

RLD's Securities Division collaborated with the New Mexico Department of Information Technology to share information about artificial intelligence, fraud prevention, and how New Mexicans can protect themselves from scams.

Thank you New Mexico Aging & Long-Term Services for hosting this outstanding annual event that provides valuable resources, education, and support for older New Mexicans.

Before you get your nails done, check that both the salon and nail tech are licensed with NMRLD's Board of Barbers and C...
10/19/2026

Before you get your nails done, check that both the salon and nail tech are licensed with NMRLD's Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists.

State-issued licenses should be prominently displayed in the salon.

Confirm the status of a license anytime at tinyurl.com/BCDverify.

This National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, take a moment to brush up on your cybersecurity knowledge to ensure you’re ...
10/15/2026

This National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, take a moment to brush up on your cybersecurity knowledge to ensure you’re protecting your personal and financial information from fraudsters who might be using artificial intelligence.

Keep an eye out for these red flags:
- Requests for payment via cryptocurrency or cash couriers
- Pressure to act quickly
- Claims of high returns using AI software that “can’t lose”
- Online romances that encourage investments
- Glitches in video or audio or other signs of tampering

🚫 Don’t share bank info, SSN, or copies of your ID or passport with ANYONE online.

🕵️‍♀️ Always research celebrity-endorsed investments to verify legitimacy.

Before you start your next home improvement project, check to make sure you're working a contractor licensed with the Ne...
10/14/2026

Before you start your next home improvement project, check to make sure you're working a contractor licensed with the New Mexico Construction Industries Division.

Unlicensed contractors cannot obtain permits. Meaning there will be no inspection to confirm if the project is constructed properly. This can lead to safety issues or impact resale values.

Don't risk it! Know the warning signs of unlicensed contracting:
- Says a permit isn’t required or asks you to obtain one for them
- Demands a large upfront or cash-only payment
- Lacks proof of insurance
- Won’t provide an official invoice or contract
- Only works on weekends or after hours
- No license info on ads, vehicles, or documents

Protect yourself! Verify a license or file a complaint for unlicensed contracting by visiting https://www.rld.nm.gov/construction-industries/.

The offices of the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department will be closed on Monday, October 12 in observance of ...
10/09/2026

The offices of the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department will be closed on Monday, October 12 in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day.

Our offices will reopen on Tuesday, October 13 at 8 a.m.

Before you book a bounce house for your next celebration, make sure the inflatable operator is registered with the New M...
10/08/2026

Before you book a bounce house for your next celebration, make sure the inflatable operator is registered with the New Mexico Carnival Ride Insurance Program.

Why it matters:
⚠️ Unregistered inflatables may lack required insurance
⚠️ Skip annual safety inspections
⚠️ Operate during unsafe weather like high winds
⚠️ Use improper or inadequate safety equipment

Keep the fun safe. Ask your operator if they’re registered with the State of New Mexico’s Carnival Ride Insurance Program.

Learn more at: bit.ly/CarnivalRideProgram.

UPCOMING BOARD MEETINGS 📢-- The Manufactured Housing Committee will hold a regular meeting on Friday, Oct. 9 at 10:30 a....
10/07/2026

UPCOMING BOARD MEETINGS 📢

-- The Manufactured Housing Committee will hold a regular meeting on Friday, Oct. 9 at 10:30 a.m. at NMRLD's Albuquerque office: 5500 San Antonio Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109.

-- The Board of Psychologist Examiners will hold a regular board meeting on Friday, Oct. 9 at 9 a.m. at NMRLD's Santa Fe office — 2550 Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe, NM 87505 — and on Microsoft Teams.

-- The Speech Language Pathology, Audiology, and Hearing Aid Dispensing Practices Board will hold a regular board meeting on Friday, Oct. 9 at 10 a.m. at NMRLD's Santa Fe office — 2550 Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe, NM 87505 — and on Microsoft Teams.

-- The Counseling and Therapy Practice Board will hold a regular meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 14 at noon at NMRLD's Santa Fe office — 2550 Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe, NM 87505 — and on Microsoft Teams.

For more information visit https://www.rld.nm.gov/

Be cautious of high-pressure sales tactics, limited time offers, or instructions to "Act Now!" Fraudsters use this metho...
10/06/2026

Be cautious of high-pressure sales tactics, limited time offers, or instructions to "Act Now!" Fraudsters use this method to prevent you from thinking critically or researching the investment before you give them your money.

Always do your due diligence by thoroughly researching both the offer AND the investment professional.

Learn more about the red flags of investment fraud at rld.nm.gov/redflags.

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