Construction hours in Tijeras, NM — sometimes called construction noise rules or contractor work-hour ordinances — set when contractors can run power tools, hammers, and heavy equipment.
Tijeras does not have a specific construction hours ordinance. All building requires Planning and Zoning Commission approval per §26-67. Construction noise is governed by general nuisance rules and state law. The village's rural mountain setting means fewer noise conflicts.
Construction in Tijeras 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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