Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules in Doña Ana County, NM (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Doña Ana County, New Mexico.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Doña Ana County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Encroachment Permits
Anyone who wants to use, dig into, or place something within a Doña Ana County right-of-way, including the space behind the curb where sidewalks sit, needs a permit first. Chapter 274 makes it unlawful to use a county right-of-way without securing that permit, and it applies to excavation, boring, aerial work, and any facility placed above or below the surface.
Doña Ana County Right-of-Way Encroachment Permit
Some RestrictionsDoña Ana County Code § 274-4.B-C
A permit shall be required for any use of a County right-of-way, including but not limited to excavation within the right-of-way, boring of any substructure opening, aerial use of a County right-of-way, or placement of any facility within a County right-of-way. ... It shall be unlawful for any person or party to use a County right-of-way without first securing a permit from the County and compl...
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