Public Conduct in Albuquerque, NM (2026)
4 verified public conduct rules for Albuquerque, New Mexico, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Aggressive Panhandling
Albuquerque prohibits aggressive panhandling tactics like blocking, threatening, or following people, and restricts roadway solicitation that interferes with traffic, while preserving constitutionally protected peaceful asking for donations.
Aggressive Solicitation and Roadway Safety
Some RestrictionsOutdoor Smoking Restrictions
New Mexico's Dee Johnson Clean Indoor Air Act bans smoking in workplaces, restaurants, and bars, and Albuquerque extends restrictions to city parks, sports fields, transit stops, and the Sunport, including vaping in many areas.
Smoke-Free Public Places and Parks
Some RestrictionsPublic Marijuana Use
New Mexico legalized adult-use cannabis in 2021, but the Cannabis Regulation Act and Albuquerque enforcement still prohibit consumption in public places, vehicles, and most outdoor areas, with limited licensed consumption lounges allowed.
Public Cannabis Consumption Restrictions
Some RestrictionsPublic Alcohol Use
New Mexico's Liquor Control Act and Albuquerque ordinances prohibit public drinking and open containers on streets, sidewalks, parks, and in vehicles, with narrow exceptions for licensed events and designated entertainment districts.
Open Container and Public Drinking Limits
Some RestrictionsLooking for Bernalillo County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Albuquerque city rules.
Public Conduct in Bernalillo County →