Colorado vs. New Mexico medical marijuana card: how they compare
Live near the Colorado–New Mexico line? You can only get a card in the state where you live, but here's how the two programs compare.
Side by side
| Colorado | New Mexico | |
|---|---|---|
| First visit online | In person first | Yes |
| State fee | $52 | Free (no state enrollment fee) |
| Card lasts | 1 year (60 days to 1 year for some disabling conditions) | 3 years |
| Patient limit | 2 ounces of usable marijuana (more if the provider documents medical need) | 15 oz per 90 days |
| Home grow | 6 plants (3 mature), or more if the provider recommends an extended plant count; local rules may limit cultivation | With a personal production license: up to 16 plants, no more than 4 of them flowering (per a 2019 Department fact sheet) |
| Recreational | Legal | Legal |
| Listed conditions | 10 | 29 |
Residency is what matters
Both programs are for residents. Moving across the line means applying again in your new state — and you can't carry cannabis between them.
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Sources
- CDPHE - Medical Marijuana Registry
- CDPHE - How to apply for a Colorado medical marijuana card
- CDPHE - Medical Marijuana Registry FAQ
- CDPHE - Medical Marijuana Registry Providers
- CDPHE - Medical Marijuana Registry Caregivers
- Colorado Legislative Council - Medical Marijuana: Colorado Law Summary
This guide is general information, not medical or legal advice. Laws change — confirm details with your state agency. State facts last checked October 7, 2026.