Beekeeping is allowed in Tijeras consistent with the rural residential character. No village-specific beekeeping ordinance. State apiary rules under NMAC 21.27.2 apply. Commercial apiaries must register annually with NM Department of Agriculture by November 1.
Tijeras may regulate residential beekeeping through zoning and nuisance ordinances. Where allowed, hive counts are typically limited. Hives must meet setback requirements. Flyway barriers may be required. Water source must be provided. The NM Bee Act (NMSA §76-23-1 to §76-23-5) requires apiary registration with the NM Department of Agriculture. Southern New Mexico has Africanized honey bee presence - use managed European bee stock.
Unauthorized hives: removal order. Nuisance complaints: fines. Unregistered apiary: state-level penalty.
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Tijeras regulates amplified music under the general noise ordinance. Sound amplification permits available for events. NMSA §30-20-1 applies.
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Tijeras does not have a specific construction hours ordinance. All building requires Planning and Zoning Commission approval per §26-67. Construction noise i...
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Tijeras Animal Control Ordinance (Ord. No. 32, 1984) prohibits animals running at large. Nuisance barking is addressed under the animal ordinance and general...
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The Village of Tijeras addresses noise under general nuisance provisions in its Code of Ordinances and state law NMSA §30-20-1 (disturbing the peace). Unreas...
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Tijeras zoning code restricts commercial activity in residential zones (R-1, R-2). Commercial Business Zones (CB-1, CB-2) accommodate commercial vehicles. Bu...
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Tijeras Chapter 22 (Traffic and Vehicles) governs parking on village roads. NM state traffic laws (NMSA §66-7-351 to §66-7-353) apply. The village's rural ch...
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