Las Cruces, NM Curfew Laws: Park Curfew (2026)
Key Facts
- Park Hours
- 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Code Section
- Sec. 20-28
- After-Hours
- Permit required
- Penalty
- Petty misdemeanor
- Enforcement
- Park rangers, police
Summary
Las Cruces city parks are open 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Being in a park during closed hours without a permit is a petty misdemeanor. The city manager can set different posted hours for specific parks.
City parks shall be open from 5:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m., except for emergencies, permitted special events and in parks where hours are posted differently from those operating under the normal operating time.(b)Individuals shall not be allowed in any city park during closing times unless authorized by permit.(c)The city manager has the authority to change opening and closing hours of certain parks.(d)Parks department employees and police employees are not restricted by the opening and closing hours when in performance of their duties. (Code 1988, § 22-1(j))
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 33 | Land Development Code: Supplement 28).
Full Breakdown
Under Section 20-28 of the Las Cruces Municipal Code, city parks are open from 5:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m., except for emergencies, permitted special events, or parks where hours are posted differently. No one may be in a park during closing hours unless authorized by permit. The city manager may change opening and closing times for specific parks, and parks and police employees on duty are exempt. Park rangers and other appointed city officials may eject violators and issue citations. Ballfields and lighted facilities used for scheduled activities operate under reservation permits.
Violations & Fines
Being in a closed park without a permit is a petty misdemeanor punishable under Section 1-10. Park rangers may cite or eject violators; related citable offenses include littering and drinking in public.
Frequently Asked Questions
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