The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) runs the Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Program that oversees portable x-ray registration, licensing, and regulations in the state.
X-ray License in New Mexico
The Medical Imaging & Radiation Therapy Program manages the licensing program for New Mexico.
Registering an X-ray Device
The Radiation Control Bureau covers the registration of portable x-ray equipment in New Mexico.
- Registration to Operate Radiation Machine form
- Instructions for Applying to use Radiation Machines
- Medical Diagnostic or Industrial Radiation Machine Facility Application
Regulations for Portable X-ray Equipment
New Mexico Administrative Code, Title 20 - Environmental Protection, Chapter 3 - Radiation Protection, Part 6 - X-Rays In Healing Arts.
Portable or mobile equipment shall be used only for examinations where it is impractical to transfer the patient(s) to a stationary installation.
Regulations also involve:
- Warning Label
- Battery Charge Indicator
- Leakage Radiation from the Diagnostic Source Assembly
- Radiation from Components other than the Diagnostic Source Assembly
- Beam Quality
Disclaimer: The information in this document is solely for reference material. Regulations change often. To be sure of the most up-to-date laws, contact your local and state agencies.
Additional Resources
New Mexico Radiology License
Radiological Technologist Program
Radiation Control Bureau
New Mexico Environment Department
Harold S. Runnels Building, Room S2100
1190 St. Francis Drive
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505-4173
(505) 476-3264
