Construction hours in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM — sometimes called construction noise rules or contractor work-hour ordinances — set when contractors can run power tools, hammers, and heavy equipment.
Los Ranchos does not have a separate construction hours ordinance. Construction noise is governed by general village nuisance provisions and state law (NMSA §30-20-1). Building permits may include conditions regarding hours of operation.
Construction in Los Ranchos is limited to designated hours under the municipal code. Most New Mexico cities allow 7 AM to 7 PM Monday through Friday and 8 AM to 5 PM Saturday, with Sunday and holiday work restricted or prohibited. Equipment must have functioning mufflers. Emergency utility work by providers like PNM or Xcel Energy is exempt. Extended-hours permits available for large projects through the building department.
First offense: $100 to $500. Stop-work orders for violations outside permitted hours. Repeat offenses: up to $1,000.
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