Noise Ordinances in Albuquerque, NM (2026)

Albuquerque Code of Ordinances sections 9-9-2 and 9-9-4(A) (Noise Control Ordinance; Ord. 21-1975; Am. Ord. 2017-002)

DAYTIME. From 7:00 a.m. (0700 hours) to 10:00 p.m. (2200 hours). NIGHTTIME. From 10:00 p.m. (2200 hours) to 7:00 a.m. (0700 hours). ... (A) Except as otherwise provided in this article, no person shall make or continue, cause to be made or continued, or allow to be made or continued, any sound that persistently or continuously results in an exceedance of the following sound level limits using a...

Albuquerque Code of Ordinances section 9-9-4(D) (Noise Control Ordinance; Ord. 21-1975; Am. Ord. 2017-002)

(D) Except for work authorized by a governmental body or agency, no person shall, on or within 500 feet of any noise-sensitive property, operate or cause to be operated any equipment used in construction, repair, alteration, excavation, grading or demolition work on buildings, structures, streets, alleys or appurtenances thereto: (1) With sound-control devices less effective than those provided...

Albuquerque Code of Ordinances section 9-9-4(C) (Noise Control Ordinance; Ord. 21-1975; Am. Ord. 2017-002)

(C) No person shall allow an animal in his possession or control to persistently or continuously bark, howl or make noise common to its species, or otherwise to disturb the peace and quiet of the inhabitants of the city, or otherwise endanger the health and welfare of the inhabitants of the city. This provision shall not apply to public zoos and approved and properly zoned animal shelters as de...

Albuquerque Code of Ordinances § 9-9-7(B)

(B) No person shall operate or allow to be operated outdoors, any power equipment, including, but not limited to, sweepers, power mowers, leaf blowers, rototillers, power saws or other power equipment used to sweep parking areas or other surfaces or perform gardening, property repair or other functions, within 500 feet of any noise-sensitive property: (1) during the nighttime; or (2) between ...

Albuquerque Code of Ordinances section 9-9-5 (Temporary Permits for Amplified Sound or Construction Noise; Ord. 30-1981; Am. Ord. 2017-002)

(A) The Mayor may grant a temporary permit which allows non-compliance with the limitations prescribed in this article for the purpose of amplified sound or construction noise activities of short duration. (B) Permits shall be granted upon application, at no cost to applicant, provided an initial evaluation indicates that the permit will not result in a condition injurious to health or safety. ...

Albuquerque Code of Ordinances section 9-9-8 (Exceptions and Exclusions; Ord. 2017-002)

Aircraft and airports. The limits set forth in this article do not apply to sounds or vibrations generated by any aircraft or generated in connection with the operation of any airport or approved helipad used in support of law enforcement, public utility restoration, emergency medical transport or search and rescue. ... Total preemption. The limits set forth in this article do not apply to soun...

Revised Ordinances of Albuquerque § 9-9-4

(A) ... no person shall make or continue, cause to be made or continued, or allow to be made or continued, any sound that persistently or continuously results in an exceedance of the following sound level limits using an approved sound-level meter measuring decibels on the A-Weighted scale. Table 1 (A-Weighted measurements in decibels (dB)) ... Residential 55 50 65 60 75 70

§ 7-10-3(D)

It shall be unlawful for any person or persons to play or produce excessively loud sound or music in any vehicle operated on any public street in the city limits...including any magnifying sound instrument such as radios, stereos or so called "boom boxes." It shall be a violation of this section if any such sound is plainly audible twenty-five feet from the subject vehicle.