Regulation & Licensing Department
About the Department
Welcome to the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department. We regulate more than 500,000 individuals and businesses in 35 industries, professions and trades across the state. The New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department strives to ensure that New Mexicans receive quality care and services from qualified individuals and businesses in different industries, professions and trades. We touch everyday activities of every New Mexican, while ensuring fair and prompt administrative process to help spur economic development.
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Superintendent: Linda M. Trujillo
Linda Trujillo began her career in state government at the Regulation and Licensing Department in 2006. She was hired as the Deputy Director for the Boards and Commissions Division during Governor Richardson’s administration. In 2011, Linda moved to the State Records Center and Archives and in 2014 she was appointed by the Commission of Public Records to serve as the State Records Administrator.
Contact Information
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Phone: (505) 476-4500
Most Popular Pages
- NMRLD Homepage; https://www.rld.nm.gov/
- Online Services; https://www.rld.nm.gov/about-us/public-information-hub/online-services/
- Construction Industries Division; https://www.rld.nm.gov/construction-industries/
- Barbers and Cosmetologist Renew Your License; https://www.rld.nm.gov/boards-and-commissions/individual-boards-and-commissions/barbers-and-cosmetologists-overview/bc-licensing-services/
- Boards and Commissions Division; https://www.rld.nm.gov/boards-and-commissions/
- Adult Use – License, Permits, and Fees; https://ccd.rld.state.nm.us/adult-use-licenses-permits-and-fees/
- Cannabis Control Division; https://ccd.rld.state.nm.us/
- Law, Regulations; https://ccd.rld.state.nm.us/laws-regulations/
- Consumer Resources; https://www.rld.nm.gov/about-us/public-information-hub/consumer-protection/
- Public Information Hub; https://www.rld.nm.gov/about-us/public-information-hub/