Curfew Laws in New Mexico (2026)
5 rules on the books across New Mexico, 3 cities and counties. Select a rule to read the full details.
Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions
Juvenile Curfew
Hours when minors must be off public streets, including age thresholds, exceptions for work and school activities, and penalties for parents.
Bernalillo County
Significant RestrictionsBernalillo County Code Section 54-56 bars anyone under 17 from a public place or business establishment from 11 p.m. to…
Read full rule →Las Cruces
Few RestrictionsLas Cruces has no general nighttime curfew for minors. The municipal code's curfew-for-minors section (Sec. 19-336) is…
Read full rule →Park Curfew
When public parks close for the night and reopen, including rules for trails, sports fields, and playground areas.
Albuquerque
Some RestrictionsAlbuquerque parks are open daily from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Staying in a park after closing without authorization is…
Read full rule →Bernalillo County
Some RestrictionsBernalillo County doesn't set one countywide park curfew: the county manager fixes and posts operating hours for each…
Read full rule →Las Cruces
Some RestrictionsLas Cruces city parks are open 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Being in a park during closed hours without a permit is a petty…
Read full rule →