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| The New Mexico Funeral Services Board will hold a rule hearing on Friday December 19th, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., immediately followed by a meeting of the board to consider any public comment and adoption of the proposed rule listed below. Public participation is welcomed, and comments may be submitted in writing during the public comment period, or in person during the public rule hearing. The hearing and subsequent meeting will take place at the Regulation and Licensing Department, Sandia Conference Room, located at 5500 San Antonio Drive NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87109.
Meeting ID: 264 608 687 123 7
Passcode: 57WH3dH9
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Phone conference ID: 263 403 694#
The purpose of the rule hearing is to consider three proposed rules aimed at providing clearer guidance on licensure requirements, fees, continuing education, and disciplinary proceedings.
16.64.2 NMAC - Fees
16.64.4 NMAC - Requirements for Establishments and Crematories
16.64.6 NMAC - Continuing Education
To obtain and review copies of the proposed changes you may go to the Board's website or contact the Boards and Commissions Division at (505) 476-4622.
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| The New Mexico Funeral Services Board and the Regulation and Licensing Department will begin accepting written public comment regarding the proposed rule changes beginning Friday, November 14th, 2025, 8:00 a.m. and ending Thursday December 18, 2025, 8:00 a.m.
Written public comment may be submitted either by email to funeral.board@rld.nm.gov or by postal mail to the following address:
New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department
Attn: Funeral Services Board
P.O. Box 25101
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87504
Public comment will also be accepted during the rule hearing and may be presented orally, or in writing. Individuals who would like to participate and offer public comment must appear in person. The members of the Private Investigations Advisory Board will not engage in substantive discussion of public comments during the rule hearing but will consider all public comments during the board meeting following the conclusion of the rule hearing.
The agenda for the rule hearing and board meeting will be posted and available at least 72 hours before the meeting on the Board website at
https://www.rld.nm.gov/boards-and-commissions/individual-boards-and-commissions/funeral-services/statutes-rules-and-rule-hearings/
Copies may also be obtained by contacting Gary Barela, Board Administrator, at funeral.board@rld.nm.gov
(505) 476-4622
For inclement weather: If New Mexico state offices are placed on a two-hour delay due to inclement weather, the rule hearing will be pushed back two hours from the noticed hearing time. If New Mexico state offices are closed due to inclement weather, the rule hearing will be rescheduled as soon as possible.
An individual with a disability who is in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language interpreter, or other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the hearing, please contact Gary Barela at 505-476-4622
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New Mexico Regulation & Licensing Department
The New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department regulates more than 400,000 individuals and businesses in 35 industries, professions and trades across the state. Its mission is to ensure qualified professionals provide quality care and services to all people of New Mexico. |
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