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Information Updates

CRITICAL

The State Veterinarian of New Mexico has been notified by USDA Veterinary Services regarding a case of Equine Vesicular Stomatitis in New Mexico. Click here for more information
 

The New Mexico Racing Commission is now accepting bids for a New Mexico-licensed veterinarian to work the following race meets:

* The contract position for Downs at Albuquerque/New Mexico State Fair in Albuquerque, New Mexico is a combined 54-day meets beginning on August 10 and concludes on November 4, 2012. Deadline to submit a bid for Downs at Albuquerque/New Mexico State Fair combined meet is Friday, May 18, 2012 at 3:00 p.m.

* The contract position for Zia Park in Hobbs, New Mexico, is a 54-day meet beginning September 8 and concluding December 4, 2012. Deadline to submit a bid for the Zia Park race meet is Friday, June 15, 2012 at 3:00 p.m.

All bids must be sealed and sent to:  Laura Valencia, New Mexico Racing Commission, 4900 Alameda Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM  87113.

Brief overview of duties and responsibilities:

Contractor will perform the duties of OFFICIAL VETERINARIAN and maintain supervision of the Test Barn at the racetrack during the race meet licensed by the Commission, in accordance with the Rules Governing Horse Racing In New Mexico 15.2.6 NMAC, and in accordance with directives and instructions as may be issued from time to time by the Commission. 

Provide pre-race inspections on an as-needed basis on horses chosen from selected stake races. The inspection may include a hands-on tactile inspection as well as observations of the horse in motion.  The extent of the inspection will be determined at the Director's discretion.  The inspection will be carried out at the trainers' barn.  Total pre-race inspections conducted will be determined per race meet. 

The Contractor will act on directives and instruction, as may be issued from time to time by the Director.  It is crucial that the Contractor have extensive knowledge and experience of veterinary practices, test barn procedures and familiarity of State Government rules and regulations.

If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Rosemary Leeder via email (rosemary.leeder@state.nm.us) or telephonically at 505.222.0704.

Congratulations to the state of New Mexico on the 100th anniversary of its admission to the United States as the 47th state of the union.

The Agenda for the Board meeting to be held Friday, March 9, 2012 can be accessed at Board Meeting Agendas under the Latest News tab to the left.  Please note that the Agenda has been restructured from previous versions. 

INFORMATION UPDATES

2012 Scheduled State DVM and RVT Examination dates:

January 20; June 8.

The examination fee for these dates is $200 for DVMs; $20 for RVTs.

EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 1, 2011:  The fee for DVM, RVT, AI, PD or Facility mailing list is $100 per spreadsheet list, $125 per mailing label list.  All requests must be accompanied by the signed and dated Electronic Data Agreement.

Annual Controlled Substance

The Annual Controlled Substance Physical Inventory due annually on May 1 is for facility records; do not send the Inventory to the Board office.  As part of the facility’s on-site records, it is subject to inspection by the Facility Inspector.                                                       

Gross Receipts Tax

The Board recently learned from its auditors, Ricci & Company, that the Taxation and Revenue Department changed its statute related to tangible personal property used in the practice of veterinary medicine.  Claims can be filed for a refund of Gross Receipts Taxes paid for the taxable years 2007-2010 based upon the previous statute.  Attached is the prior statute and regulation for your use in making a claim.  Click here for statute

UPDATE:  

Filings for the gross receipts tax refunds continue to be approved by the Taxation and Revenue Department.  The time frame for the entire filing and approval process for claims in excess of $10,000 is typically six (6) months; claims less than $10,000 process sooner.  Don't miss out on this opportunity to recoup gross receipts taxes paid on tangible personal property in relation to your practice of veterinary medicine.

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RULES AND REGULATIONS

The Board anticipates final discussion concerning the proposed changes to the Rules and Regulations at its June 8, 2012 regular Board meeting.