Invasive Plant Rules in Valencia County, NM (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Valencia County, New Mexico.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Valencia County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Prohibited Species
Valencia County's subdivision landscaping rules forbid planting noxious or weed species that could spread undesirable plants. Under County Code § 151.156(O), any revegetation or landscaping plan submitted with a new subdivision must use species suited to local soils and climate, and the reviewing Soil and Water Conservation District will not approve a plan that includes a noxious or invasive weed species.
Valencia County Bans Noxious Weeds in Revegetation
Some RestrictionsValencia County Code § 151.156(O)(2)(a)
(O) Landscaping and revegetation. (1) Revegetation is an important part of any subdivision plan. A definite time schedule for installing plant cover is necessary to prevent erosion. ... (2) The following items will be considered when reviewing the vegetation portion of the subdivision plan: (a) 1. Species scheduled for planting should be adapted to the soils and the local climate; 2. Any specie...
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