New Mexico Administrative Code

It shall be unlawful to possess protected species of live animals, birds or fish, as defned in 17-2-3 NMSA 1978, in New Mexico without frst obtaining appropriate permits issued by the director. Such permits will be issued only for those purposes named in Subsection A of 19.31.10.…

All live protected species of the families' bovidae, antilocapridae, and cervidae retained in the state of New Mexico shall meet the following criteria: A. All class A parks with cervids must develop and follow a herd plan if any animal is identifed to come from a CWD-positive he…

New Mexico department of game and fish.

Any person violating the provisions of 19.36.3.8 NMAC is guilty of a petty misdemeanor and will be subject to penalties provided in Section 31-19-1, New Mexico Statutes Annotated, 1978 Compilation.

A. Hunter training certification will be revoked in accordance with 19.31.2 NMAC. B. Hunter training certification may also be revoked for negligent use of a firearm.

A. Live-firing courses may be taught in conjunction with hunter education classes, in accordance with policies and procedures developed by the agency and distributed to certified instructors. B. Live-firing courses may be taught only by hunter education instructors certified in l…

Hunters under the age of eighteen years.

Sections 17-2-33 through 17-2-35 NMSA 1978 create the Hunter Training Act and give the department of game and fish the authority to promulgate rules to implement the provisions of the act.

April 1, 2024 through December 31, 2028.

April 1, 2024, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

Regulation designed to carry the provisions of the Hunter Training Act.

It shall be unlawful for any person under the age of eighteen years to purchase or apply for any type of firearm hunting license unless that person has first successfully completed the New Mexico hunter training course or a hunter training course of another state which is approve…

A. A person under the age of eighteen years who satisfies the requirements of either of the following training courses shall be issued a certificate following successful completion of a hunter training course: (1) Completion of an approved hunter training course comprised of clas…

Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department, State Parks Division.

19.5.1 NMAC applies to persons using the New Mexico state parks system.

19.5.1 NMAC is authorized pursuant to Subsection E of Section 9-1-5 NMSA 1978 and Section 16-2-2 et seq. NMSA 1978.

Permanent.

January 1, 2025, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

19.5.1 NMAC's objective is to identify general provisions and definitions, which apply to parts in Title 19, Chapter 5.

A. "Authorized areas" means locations, places, sites, regions, zones or spaces identified by the director or, for purposes of hunting or fishing, the state game commission. These areas may be defined with signs or other appropriate proclamation or means. For purposes of bowfishin…

Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department, State Parks Division.

The director or the director's designee establishes opening and closing times for every area and facility of the state parks system. Hours are posted at the established park entrances, offices or pay stations.

A. Day use of a park area is from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. unless the superintendent posts different hours or extends hours for special programs or events. Visitors shall pay required day-use fees upon entering the park. See 19.5.6 NMAC. B. The division may designate areas solely f…

A. Visitors may camp in parks in designated areas, provided they obtain a valid camping permit. Visitors shall obtain permits upon entry by paying appropriate fees. See 19.5.6 NMAC. Use of park properties and facilities between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., or as posted b…

A. Facilities are available on a first come, first served basis except at parks where the division has established a reservation program and a visitor has reserved the facility. Campers shall not save or reserve camping spaces for other individuals even by purchasing additional p…

A. Visitors shall park vehicles, camping units or trailers only in established parking areas or parking turnouts where provided. Visitors shall not park any vehicle, camping unit or trailer in a manner that blocks access, restricts traffic or inhibits the free movement of other v…

A. Visitors shall drive vehicles within the state parks system only on established roads or areas authorized for vehicle traffic. Visitors shall operate vehicles at speeds at or below the posted limit and in a manner that is reasonable and prudent, with due regard for traffic, pe…

A. Visitors shall not operate off-highway motor vehicles or golf cars in the state parks system, except for persons with mobility disabilities as provided in Subsection D of 19.5.2.16 NMAC. B. Off-highway motor vehicles and golf cars may be used for official purposes including: (…

Internal or external combustion engines shall be equipped with a properly installed, maintained and functioning spark arrestor meeting either the: A. United States department of agriculture, forest service standard 5100 (as amended); or B. appropriate society of automotive engine…

Swimming shall be at the swimmer's own risk. Swimming is prohibited within 150 feet of marinas, fishing piers, docks, ramps, dams or as otherwise posted. Visitors using air mattresses, inner tubes, surfboards, sail or wind, styrofoam flotation devices, paddleboards or other simil…

A. Skin or scuba diving is at the diver's own risk and is prohibited within 150 feet of marinas, fishing piers, docks, ramps or dams except for official activities and in other areas the superintendent designates. Skin or scuba diving may be subject to more stringent laws or rule…

19.5.2 NMAC applies to persons using the New Mexico state parks system.

A. Visitors shall not ride, stable or maintain horses except in designated areas within the state parks system or without prior approval of the superintendent. B. Visitors shall not use or possess hay or feed in parks located on state game commission property, including Clayton L…

A. Visitors shall not possess firearms with a cartridge in any portion of the mechanism except: (1) a legally licensed hunter during a designated hunting season and within park areas designated as open to hunting for the species the hunter is licensed to hunt; (2) on duty law enf…

Visitors may ice-skate or ice-fish within parks at their own risk. Superintendents may prohibit or limit these activities as conditions require. Ice-fishing is permitted as regulated by the state game commission. Visitors shall not cut holes in the ice for ice-fishing larger than…

Visitors shall not conduct letter boxing or geocaching activities in parks without the superintendent's written permission.

Metal detecting within a state park is prohibited unless a visitor obtains the superintendent's permission to use metal detectors for scientific activities such as projects permitted through the New Mexico cultural properties review committee or to retrieve lost items.

A. Rock collecting is permissible in areas designated by the secretary and posted at the rockhound unit of Rockhound state park. B. Rocks removed from Rockhound state park shall be as souvenirs only, not for resale, trade or commercial use. C. Rock collecting is limited to small …

A. Park "quiet hours" begin at 10:00 p.m. and end at 7:00 a.m. Visitors shall not operate generators, radios or unmuffled vehicles or engage in other loud activity during this time period. B. Except in case of an emergency, creation of loud noise through the use of a loudspeaker …

A. Visitors are encouraged to enjoy park experiences without infringing upon other visitors' ability to enjoy the same experiences. Visitors shall not engage in threatening, abusive, boisterous, insulting or indecent language or behavior. B. Visitors shall not solicit, gamble or …

A. Visitors with dogs, cats or other domestic animals in areas of the state parks system shall control their animals, so as not to cause a nuisance to others. Visitors shall ensure their animals are vaccinated in accordance with applicable municipal or county ordinances and state…

A. Visitors shall not dispose of commercial or construction waste, appliances or furnishings within a park. B. Visitors shall not dispose of solid or liquid waste in the state parks system, except in receptacles provided for that purpose. C. The superintendent may designate and p…

19.5.2 NMAC is authorized pursuant to Subsection E of 9-1-5 NMSA 1978 and Sections 16-2-2 et seq. NMSA 1978.

Unless the visitor has obtained the superintendent's prior written permission, personal property left in any park for longer than 14 calendar days shall be deemed abandoned. State park officials shall remove property deemed abandoned at the owner's expense and dispose of it as pr…

The director may prohibit alcohol consumption or possession within a park or a designated area within a park and the superintendent shall post notice of the prohibition.

A. Upon entering a park, visitors shall pay fees and charges in accordance with 19.5.6 NMAC. The visitor shall display applicable permits in accordance with instructions provided with the permit. If a visitor fails to obtain a permit, state park officials may field collect fees. …

Concession-operated campgrounds do not accept division-issued permits.