State residency is relatively simply to get.
While OOS students are not eligible for state residency, one could live in NM after college, work in NM for a minimum of 12 months & demonstrate financial independence by being fully self supporting (leases, utility bills, W2s, etc required), file NM state taxes, register to vote, get a NM driver’s license and demonstrate an intent to make NM one’s permanent domicile.
However, UNM SOM rather frowns upon “carpet baggers” and expects a significant demonstration of service to NM’s underserved communities as well as a demonstration of a sincere commitment to remain in-state and practice medicine in NM after med school graduation and residency.
Enrolled members of any Native American and Native Alaskan tribe are consider in-state for admission purposes at UNM SOM.