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1000 McNutt Rd # G, Sunland Park, NM 88063 | (575) 589-3631
Protecting community health, safety, and animal welfare through fair ordinance enforcement, field response, and public education.
ORDINANCES & LOCAL CODE FORMS & APPLICATIONS COMPLIANCE GUIDES & EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS CONTACT & HOURS LEGAL AUTHORITY & CITATIONS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The City of Sunland Park Code Compliance Division enforces the following ordinances and codes:
Ordinance 2023-5 — Addresses overgrown vegetation, property maintenance, debris removal, and general nuisance conditions on public and private property.
Statutory Authority: NMSA 1978 § 3-18-5
Local Code: Sunland Park Land Development Code §§ 10-4-7, 10-4-8, 10-4-12, 10-4-17, 10-4-18
[Ordinance 10-11-9 ] — Addresses the removal and disposition of vehicles that are unregistered, inoperable, or left unattended on public streets, alleys, or residential property.
Statutory Authority: NMSA 1978 §§ 66-3-101, 66-7-350; NM Uniform Traffic Ordinance, Page XII-14
Legal Reference: Code of Sunland Park Land Development, Page 171
[Ordinance 10-11-9 ] Regulates the placement and storage of semi-trailers, commercial vehicles, and oversized equipment within city limits.
Local Code: Sunland Park Land Development Code
Ordinance -2017-3, 9-19-2017)Prohibits the unauthorized disposal of waste, construction debris, appliances, and hazardous materials on public and private property.
Statutory Authority: NMSA 1978 § 30-34-5
All forms are available for download below. Forms may also be picked up at the Code Compliance Division office (see Contact Information section).
Complaint & Violation Forms
Code Compliance Complaint Form: Submit reports of suspected code violations, including overgrown vegetation, abandoned vehicles, illegal dumping, or other nuisance conditions.
Include property address, detailed description of violation, and photographs if available.
Abandoned Vehicle Forms
Abandoned Vehicle Investigation Checklist (CE-AV-01): Reference guide for property owners and officers.
Code Enforcement Division
Compliance Guides & Educational Materials
Property owners must keep their property free of conditions that create a public nuisance:
Owners have 10 days from service of a Notice of Violation to comply. Failure to comply may result in City abatement and a lien against the property.
Cite: Ordinance 2023-5 § 7.a through § 7.f.viii
Los propietarios deben mantener su propiedad libre de condiciones que constituyan una molestia pública:
Los propietarios tienen 10 días desde la entrega de un Aviso de Violación para cumplir. El incumplimiento puede resultar en limpieza por la Ciudad y un gravamen sobre la propiedad.
Referencia: Ordenanza 2023-5 § 7.a hasta § 7.f.viii
You do not have to own the easement to be responsible for maintaining it.
Weeds in a public easement or along a property boundary are the responsibility of the nearest adjacent property owner. This includes:
Failure to comply may result in a code violation notice, a civil citation, and/or city-initiated abatement at the property owner's expense.
No es necesario ser propietario de la servidumbre para ser responsable de mantenerla.
La maleza en una servidumbre pública o a lo largo del límite de una propiedad es responsabilidad del propietario adyacente más cercano. Esto incluye:
El incumplimiento puede resultar en un aviso de violación de código, una citación civil y/o eliminación iniciada por la ciudad a expensas del propietario.
A vehicle on a public street or alley may be considered abandoned and subject to removal if it meets any of these conditions:
Removal Timeline / Plazos de Remoción
Class 1, Immediate Impound: No license plate displayed. / Sin placa visible.
Class 2, 72-Hour Notice: Expired tags or no extension sticker on the public way. / Placas vencidas o sin calcomanía en la vía pública.
Class 3, 10-Day Notice: Inoperable vehicles stored on residential property. / Vehículos inservibles en propiedad residencial.
Inoperable vehicles may not be stored on residential property outside an enclosed structure. Violations may result in civil fines and impound.
No se pueden almacenar vehículos inservibles en propiedad residencial fuera de una estructura cerrada. Las violaciones pueden resultar en multas civiles y remolque.
Questions about your property? Contact Code Enforcement at (575) 288-6075.
¿Preguntas sobre su propiedad? Comuníquese con Cumplimiento de Códigos al (575) 288-6075.
Ordinance 2023-5: City of Sunland Park Nuisance Abatement Ordinance
Sunland Park Land Development Code
Sunland Park Land Development Code: §§ 10-4-7, 10-4-8, 10-4-12, 10-4-17, 10-4-18 (Vehicle storage, parking, property maintenance)
New Mexico Statutes Annotated (NMSA 1978)
New Mexico Statutes Annotated (NMSA 1978):
§ 3-18-5 (Nuisance; abatement)
§ 66-3-101 (Vehicle registration requirements)
§ 66-7-350 (Removal of abandoned vehicles)
§ 77-1-1 et seq. (Animal control)
§ 77-1A-1 et seq. (Rabies control)
New Mexico Uniform Traffic Ordinance (UTO)
New Mexico Uniform Traffic Ordinance (UTO): Page XII-14 (Abandoned and unattended vehicles)
Phone
Main Division Line: (575) 589-3631
Dispatch/Direct Line: (575) 647-6850
General Inquiries: @sunlandpark-nm.gov
Office Hours
Monday–Friday: 8:00am-5:00
Closed: Weekends and City holidays
Vincent Byrd
Code Enforcement / Animal Control Officer
Vincent Byrd brings experience from military and public service to his role as a Code Enforcement Officer. He works to help keep Sunland Park neighborhoods safe, clean, and in compliance by addressing property maintenance, abandoned vehicles, and animal control concerns. Officer Byrd works with residents and businesses to resolve concerns fairly.
Priscilla Miranda
Code Enforcement / Animal Control Officer
Priscilla Miranda helps protect the community through code enforcement and animal services. She responds to animal-related concerns, investigates complaints, enforces city ordinances, and works with residents to promote responsible pet ownership. Her experience in animal shelter operations and field services supports her work in the field.
Alberto Herrera
Code Enforcement / Animal Control Officer
Alberto Herrera has several years of experience in animal control and code enforcement. Certified in New Mexico animal control, he previously helped establish and improve operations for the City of Anthony before joining Sunland Park. He focuses on helping maintain safe neighborhoods while working with residents.
How long do I have to comply with a Notice of Violation?
Property owners generally have 10 days from the date of service to cure the violation. If the violation is not corrected within 10 days, the City may abate the violation and place a lien on the property for the cost of abatement.
Can I appeal a code enforcement decision?
Yes. Property owners have the right to appeal within the timeline posted in the Notice of Violation. Appeals must be submitted in writing to the City Clerk. See the Active Public Notices section above for current appeal deadlines.
Can an inoperable vehicle be stored on my residential property?
No. Inoperable vehicles (vehicles that cannot be safely driven) may not be stored outside of an enclosed structure on residential property. Violations are subject to City abatement and civil fines.
What is the difference between abandoned and inoperable vehicles?
An abandoned vehicle is one left unattended on a public way with no current registration or extension sticker. An inoperable vehicle is one in non-running condition (flat tires, missing engine, structural damage, etc.) and may violate code whether on a public way or on private residential property.
