Special Events & Permits in Sandoval County, NM (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Sandoval County, New Mexico.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Sandoval County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Parade Permits
Parades in Sandoval County are regulated as Special Events: organizers need a Special Event Permit from the Zoning Officer, filed at least 30 days ahead, reviewed by a county committee covering Development, the Sheriff's Office, Emergency Management, Public Works, and Tourism before any parade can proceed.
Sandoval County Parade Special Event Permits
Significant RestrictionsSandoval County Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance § 21 (Special Events Permits); definition at § 6
Sec. 21. - Special Events Permits. When residents have a need for a change of land use for a special event, the Zoning Officer may authorize by Special Event Permit the uses in any zone in which they would affect the services of the County during the operation of the event. In no case shall any use authorized by this section be permitted to exist for a period in excess of thirty (30) days and o...
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