Qualifying Conditions for a Medical Marijuana Card in New Mexico
Reviewed by Dr. Shatha Atiya, PsyD. Updated January 17, 2025
Are you a resident of New Mexico? Do you think medical cannabis could benefit your health but don’t know where to start? Look no further.
By the end of this page, you will have the answers to these questions:
- What are the qualifying conditions for a medical card in New Mexico?
- What are the New Mexico medical marijuana card requirements?
- How do I get a medical cannabis card in NM?
All the information on this page is sourced directly from the New Mexico Department of Health website. So, you can trust that you are reading an accurate and up-to-date resource. Let’s get started.
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New Mexico Medical Card Requirements – Am I Eligible?
Being diagnosed with either of the qualifying conditions is not all it takes to obtain a medical marijuana card in New Mexico.
Other New Mexico medical marijuana requirements include:
- Adult patients must be at least 18 years of age.
- Minor patients (under 18 years of age) may qualify, but a designated and registered caregiver must apply on their behalf.
- Only residents of New Mexico qualify for the medical card.
- All applicants must obtain a signed marijuana certification from a cannabis doctor in New Mexico.
To get medical cannabis in New Mexico, an MMJ doctor must certify that you suffer from one of the qualifying medical conditions mentioned below.
The Qualifying Conditions for a Medical Card in New Mexico Include:
- Alzheimer’s Disease
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
- Anxiety Disorder
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Cancer
- Crohn’s Disease
- Damage to the Nervous Tissue of the Spinal Cord (with objective neurological indication of intractable spasticity)
- Epilepsy/Seizure Disorder
- Friedreich’s Ataxia
- Glaucoma
- Hepatitis C
- HIV/AIDS
- Hospice Care
- Huntington’s disease
- Inclusion Body Myositis
- Inflammatory Autoimmune-mediated Arthritis
- Insomnia
- Intractable Nausea/Vomiting
- Lewy Body Disease
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Opioid Use Disorder
- Painful Peripheral Neuropathy
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Severe Anorexia/Cachexia
- Severe Chronic Pain
- Spasmodic Torticollis (Cervical Dystonia)
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy
- Ulcerative Colitis
I Meet the New Mexico Medical Card Requirements – What’s Next?
After confirming that you meet all the New Mexico medical marijuana card requirements, follow these steps for the online application:
- Schedule an appointment with a medical cannabis doctor in NM to get certified for medical marijuana.
- Attend your online marijuana evaluation via video call. If approved, you will receive a signed marijuana certification.
- Create your account on the New Mexico Medical Cannabis Division Online Portal.
- Complete the New Mexico medical marijuana card application on the portal and upload the required documents.
- Wait five (5) business days for the Department to review your application.
- Receive your electronic med card.
Which information is required for the New Mexico medical card application?
When applying for the New Mexico medical marijuana card, you must complete the following steps:
- Verify the information entered by your NM cannabis doctor.
- Provide your mailing address if it was not included by your MMJ doctor.
- Upload a copy of your state-issued identification, such as:
- New Mexico driver’s license
- New Mexico ID
- Temporary New Mexico ID
Key Takeaways
- You must be a resident of New Mexico with a qualifying condition to be eligible for medical marijuana in the state.
- There are currently 30 qualifying conditions for a medical card in New Mexico.
- Both adults and minors may qualify for medical cannabis in New Mexico. However, minors must have their parent or legal guardian register as caregivers.
- An NM cannabis doctor must certify you for MMJ before you can apply for your medical marijuana card.
- The Department processes medical marijuana card applications within five (5) business days.
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Common Questions about New Mexico Medical Card Requirements
Below are the answers to common questions patients have about the New Mexico medical card requirements.
Does chronic pain qualify as a condition in New Mexico?
Yes. You can get medical cannabis for chronic pain because it is one of the qualifying conditions for a medical card in New Mexico.
Pain is considered chronic if it has been lasting for 3 months or longer.
Can you get a medical card for anxiety in New Mexico?
Yes. You can get a medical card for anxiety in New Mexico.
On December 17, 2022, the New Mexico Medical Cannabis Board agreed to include anxiety as one of the qualifying conditions for a medical card in NM. So, from January 1, 2023, residents of New Mexico can get a medical card for anxiety.
Patient Resources and Forms
Contact details for the New Mexico Medical Cannabis Program
State Agency: New Mexico Department of Health
Phone: 505-827-2321
Address:
1190 S. St. Francis Drive
Suite 1300
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Email: medical.cannabis@doh.nm.gov