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Bernalillo County, NM Curfew Laws: Park Curfew (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Hours source
County manager sets & posts hours
Penalty
Up to $300 fine, 90 days jail
Applies to
Unincorporated county parks only
Enforced by
Sheriff's office and parks staff

Summary

Bernalillo County doesn't set one countywide park curfew: the county manager fixes and posts operating hours for each unincorporated-county park facility, and staying inside after closing is a misdemeanor.

City-specific rules exist: Albuquerque has its own park curfew rules that differ from Bernalillo County's county-level regulations. If you live in Albuquerque, check the city-specific page instead.

The county manager shall establish operating hours for each park and recreation facility. The county manager shall post notice of the operating hours of each park and recreation facility at or near the entrance of the park and recreation facility. ... No person shall enter into, remain in or leave any vehicle unattended in any park and recreation facility or portion thereof when the park and recreation facility or portion thereof is closed to the public.

Source: Albuquerque Revised Ordinances Chapter 10 (Parks and Recreation)View official code

Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 92).

Full Breakdown

Under BCC § 58-11, the county manager, not the ordinance text itself, sets operating hours for each unincorporated-county park and recreation facility and must post those hours at or near the entrance; hours can differ site to site, and the manager may also close all or part of a facility to protect wildlife habitat, rehabilitate vegetation, curb crime, or address safety hazards. Section 58-12(b)(1) then makes it unlawful to enter, remain in, or leave a vehicle unattended in a park facility once it's closed. That's a violation of the Code punishable under the general penalty in § 1-6. Albuquerque's city parks aren't covered here, the city sets its own hours.

Violations & Fines

Unlawful entry: entering, remaining in, or leaving a vehicle unattended in a closed park facility is a misdemeanor under BCC § 1-6, up to a $300 fine, 90 days in jail, or both.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time do Bernalillo County parks close?
There's no single countywide time: the county manager sets operating hours for each park individually and posts them at the entrance, so hours vary park to park under BCC § 58-11.
What happens if I'm caught in a county park after closing?
Entering, remaining in, or leaving a vehicle unattended in a park after posted closing time is unlawful entry under § 58-12(b)(1), punishable by up to a $300 fine and 90 days in jail.
Does this rule apply to parks inside Albuquerque?
No. This ordinance covers only unincorporated Bernalillo County parks; Albuquerque parks are governed by the city's own municipal code, not the county code.

Sources & Official References

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