CNA Classes in New Mexico: 43 State-Approved Programs
New Mexico approves 43 CNA training programs, listed below from the state's official approved-program list, current as of September 2026. The most are in Albuquerque (6), Hobbs (4), Farmington (2). About 23 run at colleges, technical schools, and adult-education programs, and about 3 at nursing facilities and care centers, where training is often free for employees under federal rules.
New Mexico requires 75 training hours (16 clinical), the federal minimum, so full-time programs commonly finish in about 4 weeks. Once certified, a typical CNA in New Mexico earns $39,390 a year ($18.94 an hour), 7% below the national figure, per BLS wage data (May 2025).
CNA classes in New Mexico at a glance
- •43 approved programs on the official state list, across 27 cities.
- •Required training: 75 hours, 16 of them clinical.
- •Free training: nursing facilities cannot charge employees for training under federal rule 42 CFR 483.152(c); 3 programs here run at facilities.
- •Typical pay once certified: $39,390 a year in New Mexico.
- •After the exam, certification is listed on the New Mexico Nurse Aide Registry.
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.
Showing 43 of 43 state-approved CNA programs in New Mexico.
Albuquerque 6 programs
ALBUQUERQUE HEIGHTS HEALTHCAREFacility-basedApproval expires 09/12/2026
105 Hospital Loop Rd NE, Albuquerque, 87109
CENTRAL DESERT CNA PROGRAMFacility-basedApproval expires 01/22/2027
1525 N Renaissance Blvd NE, Albuquerque, 87107
CENTRAL NEW MEXICO COMMUNITY COLLEGEFacility-basedApproval expires 04/22/2027
525 BUENA VISTA SE, Albuquerque, 87106
SEVEN WONDERS ED AND LEARNINGFacility-basedApproval expires 11/07/2027
2340 Alamo s e, Albuquerque, 87106
SEVENWONDERS ONLINE CNA PROGRAMFacility-basedApproval expires 11/07/2027
2340 Alamo Ave SE Ste 150, Albuquerque, 87106
UNIVERSAL CARE HOME HEALTH AGENCYFacility-basedApproval expires 04/09/2027
2617 JUAN TABO BLVD. N.E. UNIT A, Albuquerque, 87112
Hobbs 4 programs
DESERT SPRINGS HEALTHCAREFacility-basedApproval expires 12/25/2026
1701 North Turner, Hobbs, 88240
NEW MEXICO JUNIOR COLLEGEFacility-basedApproval expires 04/17/2026
1 THUNDERBIRD CIRCLE, Hobbs, 88240
NMJC - WORKWFORCE DEVELOPMENTFacility-basedApproval expires 12/23/2028
1 Thunderbird Circle, Hobbs, 88240
WHITE SANDS HEALTHCAREFacility-basedApproval expires 02/04/2026
5715 LOVINGTON HIGHWAY, Hobbs, 88240
Farmington 2 programs
CEDAR RIDGE INNFacility-basedApproval expires 04/16/2026
800 Saguaro Trail, Farmington, 87401
SAN JUAN COLLEGEFacility-basedApproval expires 05/06/2027
4601 COLLEGE BOULEVARD, Farmington, 87402
Las Cruces 2 programs
CASA DEL SOLFacility-basedApproval expires 07/30/2026
1005 Lujan Hill Rd, Las Cruces, 88005
DONA ANA BRANCH COMMUNITY COLLEGEFacility-basedApproval expires 03/16/2027
3400 S. ESPINA, Las Cruces, 88003
Las Vegas 2 programs
LUNA COMMUNITY COLLEGEApproval expires 10/21/2027
366LUNA DRIVE, Las Vegas, 87701
SALUD CNA TRAINING PROGRAMFacility-basedApproval expires 09/18/2026
5311 Blue Street, Las Vegas, 87701
Rio Rancho 2 programs
LA VITA BELLA HOME HEALTH MOBILE PROGRAMFacility-basedApproval expires 03/30/2027
1101 Golf Course Rd Ste 102, Rio Rancho, 87124
LA VITA BELLA HOME HEALTH PROGRAMFacility-basedApproval expires 03/31/2027
1101 Golf Course Rd Ste 102, Rio Rancho, 87124
Ruidoso 2 programs
EASTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY - RUIDOSOFacility-basedApproval expires 01/04/2026
709 MECHEM DRIVE, Ruidoso, 88348
EASTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY RUIDOSO - CLOUDCROFT HIGH SCHOOLApproval expires 09/18/2026
709 MECHEM DRIVE, Ruidoso, 88345
Santa Fe 2 programs
CHRISTUS ST. VINCENT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERFacility-basedApproval expires 02/12/2027
455 St. Michael's Drive, Santa Fe, 87505
SANTA FE COMMUNITY COLLEGEFacility-basedApproval expires 5/18/2027
6401 Richard Avenue, Santa Fe, 87508
Silver City 2 programs
WESTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY - MAIN CAMPUSFacility-basedApproval expires 04/25/2026
PO BOX 680, Silver City, 88062
WESTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY - SILVER HIGH SCHOOLFacility-basedApproval expires 09/18/2026
3200 N Silver St., Silver City, 88061
T Or C 2 programs
NEW MEXICO STATE VETERANS HOMEnursing facilityFacility-basedApproval expires 6/15/2027
992 SOUTH BROADWAY, T Or C, 87901
SIERRA VISTA HOSPITALFacility-basedApproval expires 09/19/2026
800 East 9th Avenue, T Or C, 87901
Alamo 1 program
ALAMO NAVAJO SCHOOL BOARDFacility-basedApproval expires 05/06/2026
P.O. BOX 5907, Alamo, 87825
Alamogordo 1 program
NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY - ALAMOGORDOFacility-basedApproval expires 12/25/2026
2400 N. SCENIC DRIVE, Alamogordo, 88310
Belen 1 program
BELEN MEADOWS HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTERnursing facilityApproval expires 10/05/2027
1831 Camino Del Llano, Belen, 87002
Carlsbad 1 program
SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO COLLEGEFacility-basedApproval expires 06/24/2027
1500 UNIVERSITY DRIVE, Carlsbad, 88220
Clayton 1 program
CLAYTON NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTERnursing facilityFacility-basedApproval expires 09/02/2027
419 Harding Street, Clayton, 88415
Clovis 1 program
CLOVIS COMMUNITY COLLEGEFacility-basedApproval expires 04/02/2027
417 SCHEPPS BOULEVARD, Clovis, 88101
Crownpoint 1 program
NAVAJO TECHNICAL UNIVERSITYFacility-basedApproval expires 10/5/2027
PO BOX 849, Crownpoint, 87313
Espanola 1 program
NOTHERN NEW MEXICO COLLEGEFacility-basedApproval expires 04/21/2027
921 Paseo de Onate, Espanola, 87532
Gallup 1 program
UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO - GALLUPFacility-basedApproval expires 07/15/2027
705 GURLEY AVE., Gallup, 87301
Grants 1 program
NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY - GRANTSFacility-basedApproval expires 09/15/2026
1500 N THIRD STREET, Grants, 87020
Los Alamos 1 program
UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO - LOS ALAMOSFacility-basedApproval expires 09/24/2026
4000 UNIVERSITY DRIVE, Los Alamos, 87544
Los Lunas 1 program
UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO - VALENCIAFacility-basedApproval expires 08/11/2027
280 LA ENTRADA, Los Lunas, 87031
Lovington 1 program
LOVINGTON HEALTHCAREFacility-basedApproval expires 02/26/2027
1600 West Ave I, Lovington, 88260
Quemado 1 program
RURAL WESTERN NEW MEXICO SERVICESApproval expires 01/13/2028
21 Church Street, Quemado, 87829
Ranchos De Taos 1 program
UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO - TAOSFacility-basedApproval expires 09/15/2026
1157 County Rd 110, Ranchos De Taos, 87571
Roswell 1 program
EASTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY - ROSWELLFacility-basedApproval expires 04/22/2027
PO BOX 6000, Roswell, 88202
Tucumcari 1 program
MESALANDS COMMUNITY COLLEGEFacility-basedApproval expires 10/29/2026
911 south 10th street, Tucumcari, 88401
Source: New Mexico approved-program list, mirrored September 2026. 43 programs.
Where the Programs Are
Frequently Asked Questions
How many CNA classes are there in New Mexico?
New Mexico's official approved-program list names 43 state-approved CNA training programs, with the most in Albuquerque, Hobbs, Farmington. The list is published by the state and this page mirrors it as of September 2026.
How long is CNA training in New Mexico?
New Mexico requires 75 total training hours, including 16 clinical hours, against the federal minimum of 75. Full-time programs commonly finish in about 4 weeks; part-time tracks take longer.
Are there free CNA classes in New Mexico?
Under federal rule 42 CFR 483.152(c), a nursing facility cannot charge a nurse aide it employs for training and must reimburse a new hire's training cost within 12 months of certification. 3 of the 43 approved programs in New Mexico run at nursing facilities or care centers, which are the usual source of free or paid-while-training tracks.
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. Before enrolling anywhere, confirm the program still appears on the current state list and ask the New Mexico Nurse Aide Registry if you are unsure.
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About this list
Programs are mirrored from New Mexico's official approved nurse aide training program list (September 2026); fields shown are the fields the state publishes. Training hours from state regulations against the federal floor in 42 CFR 483.152; wages from BLS OES May 2025. Confirm approval, schedules, and cost directly with the program.