Bernalillo County (elevation 5,300 ft) receives modest snow averaging 9 to 12 inches per year, mostly transient. No formal snow-clearance deadline exists. ROA §6-5 requires sidewalks adjacent to property be kept clear of debris and hazards; snow and ice fall under general duty of care.
Albuquerque sits at roughly 5,300 ft elevation with a semi-arid high desert climate. Annual snowfall averages 9 to 12 inches but typically melts within 1 to 2 days. Consequently, Bernalillo County and the City of Albuquerque have no specific snow-removal ordinance with fixed deadlines (unlike Denver or Santa Fe). ROA §6-5 (Sidewalk Maintenance) generally requires property owners to keep adjacent sidewalks reasonably clear of debris, overgrowth, and tripping hazards — this encompasses snow and ice when present. Property owners may face liability for slip-and-fall injuries under NMSA §41-4 (Tort Claims Act) or general premises liability. Higher-elevation East Mountains portions of the county (Tijeras, Cedar Crest, Sandia Park) receive significantly more snow and may see local HOA or road-maintenance rules apply. During Snow Emergency declarations, APD assists with abandoned vehicles in snow-removal routes.
Sidewalk hazard citation: $25 to $100 under ROA §6-5-99. Injury liability: potential civil damages under premises liability law. No specific snow-clearance deadline penalty.
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