As part of the oldest law enforcement agency in the State of New Mexico, the men and women of the New Mexico Livestock Board serve and protect an industry that has been operating in the western territory of what is now the United States for over 400 years. Though New Mexico did not become a state until 1912, our agency was formed in 1887 as the Cattle Sanitary Board. The Sheep Sanitary Board formed two years later. The two organizations merged in 1967, becoming the New Mexico Livestock Board which continues today as an agency of the State of New Mexico.

Our mission is to protect the integrity of New Mexico's livestock industry. Our team of about sixty full time inspectors and another sixty full and part time deputies continuously patrol and perform inspections around our state to help keep our livestock free from disease and safe from theft. We are also the office of the State Veterinarian. Dr. Dave Fly and his team of veterinarians collaborate with various government and private sector partners to ensure that our state remains free of diseases.

To aquire an entry permit weekdays after hours (4:30 PM to 8:00 AM), weekends, or holidays, please use the "NM Entry Permits" menu choice on the left to create permits yourself online (this can be done during business hours as well)

If you prefer to use the telephone, call our main number (505) 841-6161 or (800) 432-6889 and the voice message will provide you with instructions for obtaining a permit.

Mailing Address:

300 San Mateo NE
Suite 1000
Albuquerque, NM 87108-1500 Directions and map

Office Hours:
Monday thru Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (Mountain Time)

Phone: (505)841-6161
Fax: (505)841-6160

Our office is located on the NE corner of Central and San Mateo in Albuquerque, NM. We are on the 10th floor of the building located just north of the Bank of the West building. Parking is located off of San Mateo in between the two high rise buildings. Please take the elevator to the 9th floor and follow the stairs right up to our foyer. A small elevator is available, if needed, to reach our office on the 10th floor. Office hours are Monday thru Friday 8:00am-4:30pm, we are open during the lunch hour.