State terminology: Certified nurse aide (CNA). 8.370.25 NMAC ↗ · terminology checked November 5, 2026.
Program directory checked November 3, 2026. Official directory reviewed.
Directory overview
43 programs are listed in the reviewed directory for New Mexico. Before enrolling, confirm current approval for the exact training site with the state. Ask the program about total cost, schedule and clinical placement.
The Health Care Authority list is a Google Sheet with approval expiration dates. Programs with an expiration date before 2026-11-03 are labeled Approval expired; confirm whether the state has renewed them. The list does not publish phone numbers. Confirm current approval, cost, schedule and clinical placement with the program.
CNA training programs in New Mexico
Listed alphabetically, not ranked. The table reproduces the list published by New Mexico Health Care Authority, Nurse Aide Registry. Exact duplicate rows are shown once. A listing is not a recommendation.
This page uses status labels other than Approved. The label “Approval expired” does not indicate full approval. Confirm the current status with the state before enrolling.
43 programs shown.
| Program | Location | Address | Approval expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALBUQUERQUE HEIGHTS HEALTHCARE (TP)NATCEPApproval expired | Albuquerque | 105 Hospital Loop Rd NE | 2026-09-12 |
| BELEN MEADOWS HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTERNATCEP | Belen | 1831 Camino Del Llano | 2027-10-05 |
| CASA DEL SOL (TP)NATCEP | Las Cruces | 1005 Lujan Hill Rd | 2028-09-02 |
| CENTRAL DESERT CNA PROGRAM (TP)NATCEP | Albuquerque | 1525 N Renaissance Blvd NE | 2027-01-22 |
| CENTRAL NEW MEXICO COMMUNITY COLLEGE (TP)NATCEP | Albuquerque | 525 BUENA VISTA SE | 2027-04-22 |
| CHRISTUS ST. VINCENT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (TP)NATCEP | Santa Fe | 455 St. Michael's Drive | 2027-02-12 |
| CLAYTON NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER (TP)NATCEP | Clayton | 419 Harding Street | 2027-09-02 |
| CLOVIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (TP)NATCEP | Clovis | 417 SCHEPPS BOULEVARD | 2027-04-02 |
| DESERT SPRINGS HEALTHCARE (TP)NATCEP | Hobbs | 1701 North Turner | 2026-12-25 |
| DONA ANA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (TP) - ESPINA CAMPUSNATCEP | Las Cruces | 3400 S. ESPINA | 2027-03-16 |
| DONA ANA COMMUNITY COLLEGE - SUNLAND PARK CAMPUS (TP)NATCEP | Sunland Park | 3365 McNutt Rd | 2028-05-01 |
| EASTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY - ROSWELL (TP)NATCEP | Roswell | PO BOX 6000 | 2027-04-22 |
| EASTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY - RUIDOSO (TP)NATCEP | Ruidoso | 709 MECHEM DRIVE | 2027-12-22 |
| EASTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY RUIDOSO - CLOUDCROFT HIGH SCHOOLNATCEPApproval expired | Ruidoso | 709 MECHEM DRIVE | 2026-09-18 |
| LA VITA BELLA HOME HEALTH MOBILE PROGRAM (TP)NATCEP | Rio Rancho | 1101 Golf Course Rd Ste 102 | 2027-03-30 |
| LA VITA BELLA HOME HEALTH PROGRAM (TP)NATCEP | Rio Rancho | 1101 Golf Course Rd Ste 102 | 2027-03-31 |
| LOVINGTON HEALTHCARE (TP)NATCEP | Lovington | 1600 West Ave I | 2027-02-26 |
| LUNA COMMUNITY COLLEGENATCEP | Las Vegas | 366LUNA DRIVE | 2027-10-21 |
| MESALANDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (TP)NATCEPApproval expired | Tucumcari | 911 south 10th street | 2026-10-29 |
| NAVAJO TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY (TP)NATCEP | Crownpoint | PO BOX 849 | 2027-10-05 |
| NEW MEXICO JUNIOR COLLEGE (TP)NATCEP | Hobbs | 1 THUNDERBIRD CIRCLE | 2026-12-31 |
| NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY - ALAMOGORDO (TP)NATCEP | Alamogordo | 2400 N. SCENIC DRIVE | 2026-12-25 |
| NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY - GRANTS (TP)NATCEPApproval expired | Grants | 1500 N THIRD STREET | 2026-09-15 |
| NEW MEXICO STATE VETERANS HOME (TP)NATCEP | T Or C | 992 SOUTH BROADWAY | 2027-06-15 |
| NORTHGATE UNIT OF LAKEVIEW CHRISTIAN HOME (TP)NATCEP | Carlsbad | 1905 West Pierce Street | 2028-03-26 |
| NOTHERN NEW MEXICO COLLEGE (TP)NATCEP | Espanola | 921 Paseo de Onate | 2027-04-21 |
| OPCO CNA TRAINING PROGRAM (TP)NATCEP | — | Multiple Locations | 2028-08-21 |
| RURAL WESTERN NEW MEXICO SERVICESNATCEP | Quemado | 21 Church Street | 2028-01-13 |
| SALUD CNA TRAINING PROGRAM (TP)NATCEPApproval expired | Las Vegas | 5311 Blue Street | 2026-09-18 |
| SAN JUAN COLLEGE (TP)NATCEP | Farmington | 4601 COLLEGE BOULEVARD | 2027-05-06 |
| SANTA FE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (TP)NATCEP | Santa Fe | 6401 Richard Avenue | 2027-05-18 |
| SEVEN WONDERS ED AND LEARNING (TP)NATCEP | Albuquerque | 2340 Alamo s e | 2027-11-07 |
| SEVENWONDERS ONLINE CNA PROGRAM (TP)NATCEP | Albuquerque | 2340 Alamo Ave SE Ste 150 | 2027-11-07 |
| SIERRA VISTA HOSPITAL (TP)NATCEPApproval expired | T Or C | 800 East 9th Avenue | 2026-09-19 |
| SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO COLLEGE (TP)NATCEP | Carlsbad | 1500 UNIVERSITY DRIVE | 2027-06-24 |
| UNIVERSAL CARE HOME HEALTH AGENCY (TP)NATCEP | Albuquerque | 2617 JUAN TABO BLVD. N.E. UNIT A | 2027-04-09 |
| UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO - GALLUP (TP)NATCEP | Gallup | 705 GURLEY AVE. | 2027-07-15 |
| UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO - LOS ALAMOS (TP)NATCEPApproval expired | Los Alamos | 4000 UNIVERSITY DRIVE | 2026-09-24 |
| UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO - TAOS (TP)NATCEPApproval expired | Ranchos De Taos | 1157 County Rd 110 | 2026-09-15 |
| UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO - VALENCIA (TP)NATCEP | Los Lunas | 280 LA ENTRADA | 2027-08-11 |
| WESTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY - DEMING CAMPUS (TP)NATCEP | Deming | 1360 W Florida St | 2028-09-01 |
| WESTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY - MAIN CAMPUS (TP)NATCEP | Silver City | 500 E 18th St | 2028-09-01 |
| WESTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY - SILVER HIGH SCHOOL (TP)NATCEPApproval expired | Silver City | 3200 N Silver St. | 2026-09-19 |
A dash or missing field means the directory we reviewed did not publish that detail. 43 of 43 entries have no phone. Confirm it with the program or the state agency.
How does CNA training work in New Mexico?
- The current handbook identifies NMHCA-approved D&S Headmaster testing and scoring services.
- The handbook requires training, passing knowledge and skills examination components, and meeting state/federal registry requirements. It uses New Mexico TMU for exam/registry management.
Read the full New Mexico training guide →
How should you verify a program before enrolling?
- Confirm the program’s current state approval and the exact location where training takes place.
- Get a written breakdown of tuition, lab and clinical fees, exam fees, supplies, background checks and refund terms.
- Ask about class schedules, clinical placement, attendance rules and completion requirements.
- Confirm the testing provider, candidate handbook and retake policy before paying.
- Ask about funding, payment plans and any employer tuition support.
What if a program is not on this list?
A program may be new, inactive, listed under a different name or added after this directory was checked. Its absence does not establish approval or closure. Ask the state agency to confirm the exact program and training site before paying.
How much does CNA training cost in New Mexico?
This program list does not include prices. Tuition, lab fees, exams, fingerprinting, supplies and travel costs vary by school and location. Ask each program for the full amount and use the Training Costs & Funding guide to compare offers.
We publish a cost only when the state or school provides it, with the date checked. We do not estimate missing prices.
Where does this list come from?
New Mexico list of CNA training programs ↗ · Checked November 3, 2026.
Publisher: New Mexico Health Care Authority, Nurse Aide Registry.