N.M. Admin. Code § 19.5.2.42 - PUBLIC ASSEMBLIES, MEETINGS

A. Public assemblies, meetings, gatherings, demonstrations, parades and other public expressions of views are allowed within parks. A special use permit issued by the park superintendent is required for public assemblies, meetings, gatherings, demonstrations, parades and other public expressions of views that involve groups of:

(1) more than 10 people; or

(2) 10 people or less who are using stages, platforms or structures.

B. The superintendent shall, without unreasonable delay, issue a special use permit on proper application unless:

(1) a prior application for a special use permit for the same time and place has been made that has been or will be granted and the activities authorized by that special use permit do not reasonably allow multiple occupancy of that particular area;

(2) it reasonably appears that the event will present a danger to the public health or safety; or

(3) the event is of such nature or duration that it cannot reasonably be accommodated in the particular location applied for, considering such things as damage to park resources or facilities, interference with program activities or impairment of public use facilities.

C. If the superintendent denies a special use permit, the superintendent shall inform the applicant in writing with the reasons for the denial set forth.

D. The superintendent shall designate on a map, which shall be available in the office of the superintendent, the locations available for public assemblies. Locations may be designated as not available if such activities would:

(1) cause injury or damage to park resources;

(2) unreasonably interfere with interpretive, visitor service or other program activities, or with the division's administrative activities;

(3) substantially impair the operation of public use facilities or services of division concessionaires or contractors; or

(4) present a danger to the public health and safety.

E. The special use permit may contain such conditions as are reasonably consistent with protection and use of the park area for the purposes for which it is established. It may also contain reasonable limitations on the equipment used and the time and area within which the event is allowed.

F. It is prohibited for persons engaged in activities permitted or authorized pursuant to 19.5.2.42 NMAC to obstruct or impede pedestrians or vehicles, harass park visitors, interfere with park programs or create security or accessibility hazards.

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N.M. Admin. Code § 19.5.2.42

19.5.2.42 NMAC - N, 1/1/2013, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXX, Issue 12, June 25, 2019, eff. 6/25/2019