CNA Classes in New Mexico: 43 State-Approved Programs
New Mexico's approved nurse aide training list names 43 CNA programs in 27 cities and mirrored here as of September 2026. New Mexico requires 75 hours of training, 16 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in New Mexico is $39,390 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cities with the most CNA programs
Albuquerque (6), Hobbs (4), Farmington (2) have the most approved programs in New Mexico. 2 cities have a page with each program, local CNA pay, and the nursing homes where aides work.
| City | Programs | Typical CNA pay | Nursing homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | 6 | $39,950 | 18 |
| Hobbs | 4 | — | 2 |
| Farmington | 2 | $39,390 | 4 |
| Las Cruces | 2 | $37,400 | 6 |
| Las Vegas | 2 | — | 2 |
| Rio Rancho | 2 | — | 3 |
| Ruidoso | 2 | — | 0 |
| Santa Fe | 2 | $46,530 | 2 |
| Silver City | 2 | — | 1 |
| T Or C | 2 | — | 1 |
| Alamo | 1 | — | 0 |
| Alamogordo | 1 | — | 2 |
| Belen | 1 | — | 1 |
| Carlsbad | 1 | — | 1 |
| Clayton | 1 | — | 1 |
Pay is the BLS OES May 2025 figure for the metro area named after the city; a dash means BLS publishes none. Nursing homes from CMS Care Compare.
All state-approved CNA programs in New Mexico
Every program below appears on New Mexico's official approved list. Programs open and close during the year, so confirm current approval and start dates with the program before enrolling.
43 of 43 programs shown
| Program | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque · 6 programs | ||
| ALBUQUERQUE HEIGHTS HEALTHCARE Approval expires 09/12/2026 | 105 Hospital Loop Rd NE, 87109 | Facility-based |
| CENTRAL DESERT CNA PROGRAM Approval expires 01/22/2027 | 1525 N Renaissance Blvd NE, 87107 | Facility-based |
| CENTRAL NEW MEXICO COMMUNITY COLLEGE Approval expires 04/22/2027 | 525 BUENA VISTA SE, 87106 | Facility-based |
| SEVEN WONDERS ED AND LEARNING Approval expires 11/07/2027 | 2340 Alamo s e, 87106 | Facility-based |
| SEVENWONDERS ONLINE CNA PROGRAM Approval expires 11/07/2027 | 2340 Alamo Ave SE Ste 150, 87106 | Facility-based |
| UNIVERSAL CARE HOME HEALTH AGENCY Approval expires 04/09/2027 | 2617 JUAN TABO BLVD. N.E. UNIT A, 87112 | Facility-based |
| Hobbs · 4 programs | ||
| DESERT SPRINGS HEALTHCARE Approval expires 12/25/2026 | 1701 North Turner, 88240 | Facility-based |
| NEW MEXICO JUNIOR COLLEGE Approval expires 04/17/2026 | 1 THUNDERBIRD CIRCLE, 88240 | Facility-based |
| NMJC - WORKWFORCE DEVELOPMENT Approval expires 12/23/2028 | 1 Thunderbird Circle, 88240 | Facility-based |
| WHITE SANDS HEALTHCARE Approval expires 02/04/2026 | 5715 LOVINGTON HIGHWAY, 88240 | Facility-based |
| Farmington · 2 programs | ||
| CEDAR RIDGE INN Approval expires 04/16/2026 | 800 Saguaro Trail, 87401 | Facility-based |
| SAN JUAN COLLEGE Approval expires 05/06/2027 | 4601 COLLEGE BOULEVARD, 87402 | Facility-based |
| Las Cruces · 2 programs | ||
| CASA DEL SOL Approval expires 07/30/2026 | 1005 Lujan Hill Rd, 88005 | Facility-based |
| DONA ANA BRANCH COMMUNITY COLLEGE Approval expires 03/16/2027 | 3400 S. ESPINA, 88003 | Facility-based |
| Las Vegas · 2 programs | ||
| LUNA COMMUNITY COLLEGE Approval expires 10/21/2027 | 366LUNA DRIVE, 87701 | — |
| SALUD CNA TRAINING PROGRAM Approval expires 09/18/2026 | 5311 Blue Street, 87701 | Facility-based |
| Rio Rancho · 2 programs | ||
| LA VITA BELLA HOME HEALTH MOBILE PROGRAM Approval expires 03/30/2027 | 1101 Golf Course Rd Ste 102, 87124 | Facility-based |
| LA VITA BELLA HOME HEALTH PROGRAM Approval expires 03/31/2027 | 1101 Golf Course Rd Ste 102, 87124 | Facility-based |
| Ruidoso · 2 programs | ||
| EASTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY - RUIDOSO Approval expires 01/04/2026 | 709 MECHEM DRIVE, 88348 | Facility-based |
| EASTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY RUIDOSO - CLOUDCROFT HIGH SCHOOL Approval expires 09/18/2026 | 709 MECHEM DRIVE, 88345 | — |
| Santa Fe · 2 programs | ||
| CHRISTUS ST. VINCENT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Approval expires 02/12/2027 | 455 St. Michael's Drive, 87505 | Facility-based |
| SANTA FE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Approval expires 5/18/2027 | 6401 Richard Avenue, 87508 | Facility-based |
| Silver City · 2 programs | ||
| WESTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY - MAIN CAMPUS Approval expires 04/25/2026 | PO BOX 680, 88062 | Facility-based |
| WESTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY - SILVER HIGH SCHOOL Approval expires 09/18/2026 | 3200 N Silver St., 88061 | Facility-based |
| T Or C · 2 programs | ||
| NEW MEXICO STATE VETERANS HOME Approval expires 6/15/2027 | 992 SOUTH BROADWAY, 87901 | Facility-based |
| SIERRA VISTA HOSPITAL Approval expires 09/19/2026 | 800 East 9th Avenue, 87901 | Facility-based |
| Alamo · 1 program | ||
| ALAMO NAVAJO SCHOOL BOARD Approval expires 05/06/2026 | P.O. BOX 5907, 87825 | Facility-based |
| Alamogordo · 1 program | ||
| NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY - ALAMOGORDO Approval expires 12/25/2026 | 2400 N. SCENIC DRIVE, 88310 | Facility-based |
| Belen · 1 program | ||
| BELEN MEADOWS HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER Approval expires 10/05/2027 | 1831 Camino Del Llano, 87002 | — |
| Carlsbad · 1 program | ||
| SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO COLLEGE Approval expires 06/24/2027 | 1500 UNIVERSITY DRIVE, 88220 | Facility-based |
| Clayton · 1 program | ||
| CLAYTON NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER Approval expires 09/02/2027 | 419 Harding Street, 88415 | Facility-based |
| Clovis · 1 program | ||
| CLOVIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE Approval expires 04/02/2027 | 417 SCHEPPS BOULEVARD, 88101 | Facility-based |
| Crownpoint · 1 program | ||
| NAVAJO TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY Approval expires 10/5/2027 | PO BOX 849, 87313 | Facility-based |
| Espanola · 1 program | ||
| NOTHERN NEW MEXICO COLLEGE Approval expires 04/21/2027 | 921 Paseo de Onate, 87532 | Facility-based |
| Gallup · 1 program | ||
| UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO - GALLUP Approval expires 07/15/2027 | 705 GURLEY AVE., 87301 | Facility-based |
| Grants · 1 program | ||
| NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY - GRANTS Approval expires 09/15/2026 | 1500 N THIRD STREET, 87020 | Facility-based |
| Los Alamos · 1 program | ||
| UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO - LOS ALAMOS Approval expires 09/24/2026 | 4000 UNIVERSITY DRIVE, 87544 | Facility-based |
| Los Lunas · 1 program | ||
| UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO - VALENCIA Approval expires 08/11/2027 | 280 LA ENTRADA, 87031 | Facility-based |
| Lovington · 1 program | ||
| LOVINGTON HEALTHCARE Approval expires 02/26/2027 | 1600 West Ave I, 88260 | Facility-based |
| Quemado · 1 program | ||
| RURAL WESTERN NEW MEXICO SERVICES Approval expires 01/13/2028 | 21 Church Street, 87829 | — |
| Ranchos De Taos · 1 program | ||
| UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO - TAOS Approval expires 09/15/2026 | 1157 County Rd 110, 87571 | Facility-based |
| Roswell · 1 program | ||
| EASTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY - ROSWELL Approval expires 04/22/2027 | PO BOX 6000, 88202 | Facility-based |
| Tucumcari · 1 program | ||
| MESALANDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE Approval expires 10/29/2026 | 911 south 10th street, 88401 | Facility-based |
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Programs: New Mexico approved nurse aide training program list, mirrored September 2026. Pay: BLS OES May 2025. Programs open and close during the year; confirm current approval with the program or the state list before enrolling.
Free CNA training in New Mexico
Under federal rule 42 CFR 483.152(c), a nurse aide who is employed by, or has a job offer from, a nursing facility on the day training begins cannot be charged for any part of the training and competency evaluation program, including textbooks. An aide who is hired by a facility within 12 months of completing a program is entitled to reimbursement of the cost, which the state must provide for on a pro rata basis while the aide works as a nurse aide. In New Mexico, 3 of the 43 approved programs are run by nursing facilities or care centers, judging by the listed type or program name.
After training, candidates take the state competency exam and are then listed on the New Mexico Nurse Aide Registry. How the New Mexico registry works.
Questions about CNA classes in New Mexico
- How many CNA classes are there in New Mexico?
- New Mexico's approved-program list names 43 CNA training programs in 27 cities, with the most in Albuquerque, Hobbs, Farmington. The list is published by the state; this page mirrors it as of September 2026.
- How many hours of CNA training does New Mexico require?
- New Mexico requires 75 hours of training, including 16 clinical hours. The federal minimum is 75 hours, with 16 of them supervised practical training.
- Are there free CNA classes in New Mexico?
- Under federal rule 42 CFR 483.152(c), a nurse aide who is employed by, or has a job offer from, a nursing facility on the day training begins cannot be charged for any part of the training and competency evaluation program, including textbooks. An aide who is hired by a facility within 12 months of completing a program is entitled to reimbursement of the cost, which the state must provide for on a pro rata basis while the aide works as a nurse aide. 3 of the 43 approved programs in New Mexico are run by nursing facilities or care centers, judging by the listed type or program name.
- How do I check that a CNA program in New Mexico is state-approved?
- Every program on this page comes from New Mexico's official approved list. Confirm that the program still appears on the current list before enrolling, and contact the New Mexico Nurse Aide Registry with questions.