BLM New Mexico Supplementary Rules
(BLM New Mexico administers the programs in Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas)
Unless otherwise authorized by the BLM, on all BLM public lands within the State of New Mexico no person shall:
Amarillo Field Office
Enter the Cross Bar by members of the public without a permit authorization
Public Lands - General
Construct/maintain pit toilet lasting more than 14 days/within 100 feet of any permanent water source
Dump/dispose of sewage except at facilities provided
Camp longer than 14 days in any 28 day period within 25 mile radius
Park any motor vehicle longer than 30 minutes or camp within 300 yards of any natural/manmade water source
Park/leave unattended a vehicle or camp at trailhead in violation of posted instructions
Dispose of any burning/smoldering material except at facilities provided
Violate terms/conditions/stipulations of any permit or use authorization
Fail to show permit/use authorization to BLM employee upon request
Camp/occupy or build fire in/on any historic/prehistoric structure/ruin/site
Operate an off-road vehicle without approved spark arrester and muffler
Operate/park or leave unattended a motorized vehicle in violation of posted restrictions or in such a manner or location to:
- Create a safety hazard
- Interfere with other authorized users or uses
- Obstruct/impede normal or emergency traffic movement
- Interfere/impede administrative activities
- Interfere with the parking of other vehicles
Park more than 300 feet from an existing or designated Route
Operate a vehicle in violation of state law/regulation
Failure to display state OHV registration
Possess/use fireworks
Sell or make a gift of an alcoholic beverage to person under 21 years
Possess alcoholic beverage, persons under 21 years
Ignite/burn any material containing/producing hazardous/toxic material
Carry concealed weapons in violation of state law
Discharge firearm or any implement capable of taking a human life/causing injury/damaging property within150 yards of residence/building/campsite/developed recreation site/occupied area On/from/across a developed road/within fenced ROW within 40 feet of unfenced road/across body of water/recklessly/carelessly if any person/property is exposed to injury/damage
Use weapons in violation of state law within developed campsites/picnic areas or within 150 yards of developed recreation sites/areas
Disorderly Conduct
Fail to prevent pet from harassing/molesting/injuring/killing humans/domesticated animals/wildlife/livestock
Fail to comply with State boating regulations
Enter cave without safety helmet and three sources of light
Possess glass container where prohibited
Cut/remove/transport woody materials
Remove/transport any mineral resources without permit
Annoy/disturb bats/raptors/reptiles including nesting sites or areas, or other protected species
Violate any state conservation/natural resource protection law/regulation
Unattended campfire/fail to extinguish
Developed recreation area and sites, special recreation management areas
On all BLM managed developed recreation areas and sites within the State of New Mexico no person shall:
Reserve camping space, except at group facilities
Camp longer than 7 days in 28 day period - must move 25 miles and not return within 30 days
Park more than two 4-wheeled vehicles or five 2- or 3-wheeled vehicles and occupy site with more than 15 individuals except at group sites
More than two motorized vehicles and/or 10 individuals at any one approved site not designated for group use or parking
Vehicles off existing/designated roads/trails unless on facilities provided for such use
Park/occupy a parking space posted or marked for handicapped use without displaying official identification tag/plate
Camp/occupy between 10 p.m. – 6 a.m. at Black Rock Spring, County Line, John Dunn Bridge, Lover’s Lane, Manby Hot Springs, Quartzite, La Ventana Natural Arch, Tent Rocks, Bluewater Canyon, Canon Tapia, Guadalupe Ruin and community, Ward Ranch Recreation area./sites, Wild Rivers Bear Crossing and Chawalauna Overlooks, Orilla Verde gauging station picnic site
Failure to maintain quiet hours between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
Engage in noncommercial floatboating without the following items for each person/boat/group: Approved U.S. Coast Guard Type I, III or V life preserver which must be worn at all times while on rivers
First aid kit for each group
Other items required by permit for use of a river segment
Build/tend/use a campfire except in places provided for
Build/tend/use a campfire in Tent Rocks Recreation Area
Ride a horse/bicycle in areas/trails posted closed to such use
Launch/take out boats, except in an emergency, at any site within Orilla Verde Recreation Area not designated for such use
Use motorized craft within Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River, Lower Gorge Special Recreation Management area between County Line and Velarde Diversion Dam, Rio Chama Wild & Scenic River
Operate non-street legal motorized vehicles within boundaries of all recreation areas/sites
Operate motor vehicles within Ignacio Chavez Grant or Elk Springs during seasonal closures
Operate motor vehicle within San Ysidro Trails Limited Area except as authorized by special use permit
Park a vehicle other than in areas established for such use or further than 25 feet from designated roads along wilderness area boundaries
Cut/gather green trees or parts/remove down or standing dead wood for any purpose
Collect other natural resources/minerals/cultural/historic artifacts that require permits
Climb/walk on “Tent Rock Formation” in Tent Rocks Recreation Area
Participate in technical rock climbing within La Ventana Natural Arch area
Use mechanized equipment for “highbanking”
Fail to immediately remove/dispose of in a sanitary manner all pet fecal matter/trash/garbage/waste
Bring a pet on any nature/interpretive trail/cave/freshwater spring signed as closed to pets. Handicap assistance animals are exempt
Failure to physically restrain pet at all times within developed campsites and picnic areas
Post/distribute any signs/posters/printed material/commercial advertisement without written authorization from authorized officer
Use/display/carry weapons within developed campsites/picnic areas
Bring equine stock/llamas/cattle/livestock within campgrounds/picnic area unless facilities have been specifically provided for such use
Discharge firearms/other weapons/hunt/trap within developed recreation areas or within ½ mile of developed recreation site
Discharge firearms/other weapons/hunt/trap within developed recreation areas or within 150 yards of developed recreation site
Be publicly nude at Wild Rivers, Orilla Verde or Santa Cruz Lake recreation areas, Lower Gorge SRMA or John Dunn Bridge
Shower/bathe at any improved/developed water source not designated for such purpose
Not adhering to fire danger ratings issued by the Government
Entering the following caves between 1 November and 15 April:
Fort Stanton, Torgac, Torgac Annex, Crockett, Crystal, Big-Eared Cave, Bat Hole, Malpais Madness, Tres Ninos and Feather. Authorized persons and emergency responders are exempt
Dispose of any grey or waste water except in facilities provided for such