New Mexico's Right to Farm Act protects established agricultural operations from nuisance lawsuits when surrounding land uses change, provided operations follow generally accepted practices.
The New Mexico Right to Farm Act, codified in NMSA 1978 Chapter 47, Article 9, provides that agricultural operations existing for more than one year and operating in compliance with applicable laws shall not be deemed nuisances due to changed conditions in or about the locality. The Act protects against nuisance suits brought by neighbors who arrive after farm operations were established. Protection is forfeited if operations significantly change in nature, fail to follow generally accepted agricultural practices, or operate negligently or in violation of state or federal law. The Act also limits local ordinances that would unreasonably restrict longstanding farm activities.
While the Act primarily provides defenses, related violations of agricultural practice standards may result in regulatory enforcement under environmental, water, and animal health statutes.
Tijeras, NM
Tijeras regulates amplified music under the general noise ordinance. Sound amplification permits available for events. NMSA §30-20-1 applies.
Tijeras, NM
Tijeras does not have a specific construction hours ordinance. All building requires Planning and Zoning Commission approval per §26-67. Construction noise i...
Tijeras, NM
Tijeras Animal Control Ordinance (Ord. No. 32, 1984) prohibits animals running at large. Nuisance barking is addressed under the animal ordinance and general...
Tijeras, NM
The Village of Tijeras addresses noise under general nuisance provisions in its Code of Ordinances and state law NMSA §30-20-1 (disturbing the peace). Unreas...
Tijeras, NM
Tijeras zoning code restricts commercial activity in residential zones (R-1, R-2). Commercial Business Zones (CB-1, CB-2) accommodate commercial vehicles. Bu...
Tijeras, NM
Tijeras Chapter 22 (Traffic and Vehicles) governs parking on village roads. NM state traffic laws (NMSA §66-7-351 to §66-7-353) apply. The village's rural ch...
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