Zoning & land use in New Mexico local government
What New Mexico city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about zoning & land use — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
1,043 New Mexico meetings since 2024 covered zoning & land use. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in New Mexico with the most zoning & land use activity
- Santa Fe, NM (127)
- Bernalillo County, NM (121)
- Belen, NM (79)
- Farmington, NM (78)
- Los Lunas, NM (67)
- Rio Rancho, NM (63)
- Los Alamos County, NM (56)
- Angel Fire, NM (49)
- Albuquerque, NM (40)
- Roswell, NM (40)
- Corrales, NM (39)
- Gallup, NM (38)
Latest matching meetings
Valencia County P&Z to weigh three land-use requests, including two zone changes
The Valencia County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on three action items: a variance for a storage container setback, a zone change to allow a retail convenience store, and a zone change to subdivide land into four residential lots. The meeting also includes approval of the August…
Historic board to review window, wall changes at 216 Maynard St.
The Historic Districts Review Board will hold a regular meeting to review several applications for changes to properties in Santa Fe's historic districts, including window replacements, additions, new construction, and requests to remove historic materials. The board will also hear public comment and approve minutes…
P&Z to weigh three zone changes and sign code update
The Farmington Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on three zone change petitions (ZC 26-56, ZC 26-57, ZC 26-58) and discuss possible updates to the UDC sign code. The commission may also enter closed session to discuss the petitions. Items approved will be forwarded to the City Council on September…
Historic Districts Review Board to review four property alteration requests
The Historic Districts Review Board will hold a regular meeting to review four applications for changes to properties in Santa Fe's historic districts. The board will consider requests for a portal and addition at 104 Camino Matías, a historic status review at 338 Orchard Dr., a garage door relocation at 527-A Agua…
Santa Fe subcommittee to discuss development plan thresholds and mixed-use standards
The Land Development Code Subcommittee is meeting to continue Phase Two work on Santa Fe's development regulations. They will discuss thresholds for administrative review of development plans, brainstorm new mixed-use standards, and begin discussing architecture style points criteria. This is a working session with no…
Planning Commission to review development plans, rezoning, and minutes
The Santa Fe Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, findings, and conclusions for several land-use cases, including development plans and rezoning requests. The agenda includes postponed items from August 6, 2026, and a request to rescind a prior minutes amendment. Public comment is…
Rezoning and General Plan Amendment for Sierra Blanca Senior Living at 2961 Galisteo Road
This is an Early Neighborhood Notification meeting for a proposed rezoning and General Plan Amendment for the Sierra Blanca Senior Living project at 2961 Galisteo Road, changing the zoning from BIP to C-1. The meeting is virtual and provides an opportunity for early community input before formal applications are filed.
Santa Fe LDC subcommittee discusses new mixed-use standards and review thresholds
The Land Development Code Phase Two subcommittee will meet to discuss updates to the code. The agenda focuses on brainstorming new mixed-use standards, defining thresholds for administrative review of development plans, and beginning a discussion on architecture style criteria. No final decisions or votes are…
Council to approve 32-lot townhome subdivision site plan
The Rio Rancho Governing Body will hold public hearings and consider several items, including a site plan for a 32-lot townhome subdivision at La Plazuela Tract 2A, two contracts for well work and one for Axon, and final decisions on two lot-width variances. The agenda also includes routine consent items like budget…
City discusses new ordinance requiring customer-owned water shutoff valves
The Tucumcari City Commission is holding a work session to discuss two major code updates. The first item involves adding a new section to the Public Services chapter that would require new water connections to include a customer-owned shutoff valve. The second item involves discussing the Unified Development Code…
Commission to vote on rezoning 211 W. Crutcher Ave. to multi-family
The City Commission will hold a public hearing and take final action on two ordinances: one rezoning property at 211 West Crutcher Avenue from R-2 Residential to R-3 Multiple-Family Residential, and another amending the municipal code regarding meeting time and place. The commission will also consider a new…
P&Z to discuss possible UDC sign code updates at Aug. 27 meeting
The Farmington Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting on August 27, 2026, to discuss and possibly take action on updates to the Unified Development Code's sign regulations (Sec. 5.8). The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and public comment. No formal action will be…
Santa Fe reviews 36-pallet shelter project at 2395 Richards Ave
This is an Early Neighborhood Notification meeting for a proposed temporary shelter project at 2395 Richards Avenue. The project would place 36 prefabricated pallet shelters, along with laundry, community, and administrative buildings, on the site, operated by The Life Link with 24/7 staffing. The meeting is virtual…
Council to vote on $800K Siringo Road grant, $4M landscape contracts, and rezoning
The Santa Fe Governing Body will vote on a consent agenda including a $800,000 capital outlay grant for Siringo Road improvements, three $4 million landscape management contracts, and several fleet purchases. They will also hold a public hearing on a rezoning of 7.01 acres at 2780 South Meadows Road from R-3 to R-6…
Board to consider variance, conditional use permit, and master plan amendment
The Rio Rancho Planning and Zoning Board will hold public hearings on three land-use requests: a variance for an above-ground electric utility connection at 3300 Sue Cir SE, a conditional use permit for automotive sales at 912 36th Pl SE, and a master plan amendment to the Paseo Gateway Master Plan. The board will…
Valencia County Planning & Zoning Commission meets, no action items
The Valencia County Planning & Zoning Commission is holding its regular August 2026 meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, including approval of the July minutes and staff reports. No action items are scheduled for this meeting.
Council to vote on $5.1M bond ordinance and zone change for mobile homes
The Artesia City Council will hold public hearings and vote on two ordinances: a zone change for six lots to allow a mobile home district, and authorization of up to $5.1 million in gross receipts tax revenue bonds. The council will also consider an annexation agreement with HF Sinclair, updates to the police chief…
Council to vote on Title 7 code amendments after public hearing
The Angel Fire Village Council will hold a public hearing and consider approving Ordinance 2026-04, which amends Title 7 of the Village Code covering encroachment permits, culverts, water rates, and other regulations. The council will also vote on several resolutions, including rescinding prior resolutions and…
Commission to consider street vacation and replat for Smith Addition
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider two variance applications by Shane Kreger affecting the Smith Addition. The first proposes vacating Reed Avenue for Blocks 38, 39, 48, and 49, and the second proposes replatting blocks and right-of-way near Leonard Street and E Saxon Avenue…
Historic board to review three construction proposals in Downtown & Eastside district
The Historic Districts Review Board will hold a regular meeting to review three proposed construction projects in the Downtown & Eastside Historic District. The board will consider two applications for a property on Camino San Acacio (a guesthouse and a new residence) and one for a property on Camino Matías (a portal…
Committee reviews tax abatements for Sichler Farms and La Curva development projects
The Albuquerque Finance & Government Operations Committee will review several executive consents and resolutions. Key decisions include establishing a residential parking permit at 400 Hannett Avenue NE and approving redevelopment tax abatements for two specific projects. The committee will also consider a moratorium…
Council to approve additional funds for Water Tank Project and review new subdivision
The Eunice City Council will vote on Resolution No. 3583 to accept additional funds for the Water Tank Project. The body will also discuss a monsoon pipeline easement request and a grant application to the Water Trust Board. Additionally, the council will consider a variance application and a new subdivision request…
Zone change and Night Sky ordinance on P&Z agenda
The Angel Fire Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a zone change for specific lots in Angel Fire Village Unit 1 and the adjacent Aspen Street Drop-Off Area, and discuss a proposed Night Sky ordinance. Both items are up for discussion and possible approval.
Historic overlay zone and board ordinance recommendations to City Council
The Historic Preservation Board will discuss outreach to property owners in the proposed Historic Overlay Zone and consider approving recommendations to City Council on amended ordinances for the overlay zone and the advisory board itself. The board will also discuss a letter from the State of New Mexico Office of…
Lovington commission to weigh variances, senior center bids, EMS funds
The Lovington City Commission meets August 24 to hear presentations and discuss several items, then vote on resolutions covering property variances, bid releases, and acceptance of state funds for EMS and library projects. The agenda includes both informational briefings and formal action items.
Corrales P&Z to review subdivision extension and short-term rental request
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on several land-use requests, including a subdivision time extension and a short-term rental permit. The body will also consider variances for a residential carport and a site plan for public restrooms.
Committee to vote on multi-generational area resolution
The Roswell Public Safety Committee will meet to review monthly reports from emergency management, community development, dispatch, fire, and police departments. The only decision item is a resolution recommending the creation of a multi-generational area including The Spring River Zoo, Roswell Adult Center, and…
Council to consider $675K FAA grant for airport runway maintenance
The Belen City Council will hold its regular meeting with presentations on drainage, city-wide projects, and the MainStreet program. The main action items include a public hearing on a plat vacation, approval of up to $675,482 in FAA grants for runway pavement work, and use of $15,000 in cannabis funds for a haunted…
Council to consider $40.5M bond for Dreamcatcher Sawmill Hotel project
The Albuquerque City Council is meeting to consider several financial instruments, including a $40.5 million industrial revenue bond for the Dreamcatcher Sawmill Hotel project, and economic development agreements for Securin, Quantinuum, and BlackVe. The council will also hear an appeal of a zoning decision for an…
Roads committee to discuss Title 7 changes to streets, drainage, water rules
The Angel Fire Roads & Infrastructure Committee is meeting to discuss proposed changes to Title 7 (Public Ways and Property), covering street and drainage design standards, right-of-way encroachments, water conservation, and oversized transport rules. This is a discussion item under old business, not a final decision…
Notification for proposed 19-lot townhome development at 4141 Lucia Lane
The city is holding an Early Neighborhood Notification meeting regarding a development proposal at 4141 Lucia Lane. The meeting will discuss a preliminary plat and development plan for a townhome subdivision on 4.26 acres.
Santa Fe LDC subcommittee to discuss development review and mixed-use standards
The Land Development Code Phase Two subcommittee is meeting to discuss updates and potential administrative review thresholds for development plans, brainstorm new mixed-use standards, and begin discussing architecture style points criteria. The meeting is a working session with no final decisions expected.
Council to hear appeals of two variances allowing 50-foot lot widths on Northern Blvd
The Rio Rancho Governing Body will hold public hearings on two appeals of Planning and Zoning Board approvals for variances that would allow 50-foot lot widths instead of the required 60 feet for R-1 single-family lots at 700 and 704 Northern Blvd NE. The council will also consider site plan approvals for a preschool…
CDRA reviews 12 land subdivision and replat requests across Bernalillo County
The Bernalillo County Development Review Authority will review 12 requests for final, preliminary, and sketch plats. These items involve subdivisions and replats of agricultural, industrial, and residential parcels in the East Mountains, South Valley, North Valley, and Westside areas. One preliminary plat request was…
P&Z to weigh final plat for 6-lot Big Squares subdivision and Arrington St. zone change
The Farmington Planning & Zoning Commission will consider two petitions: final plat approval for the 6-lot Big Squares subdivision and a zone change for 673 W Arrington St. from Central Business to Mixed Use. The commission may also enter closed session to discuss these petitions. Public comments are limited to items…
Council to vote on 2027 NM legislative food priorities
The Santa Fe City and County Advisory Council on Food Policy will discuss and vote on a tentative set of 2027 New Mexico legislative food and agriculture priorities to submit to the County and City. The council will also receive updates on the Food Plan, including proposed maps, and hear a presentation from Santa Fe…
Zoning Administrator to hear 21 requests, most continued from July
The Bernalillo County Zoning Administrator will hold a hearing on 21 zoning requests, including conditional use approvals, variances, and a church. Most items were continued from the July 8, 2026 hearing. The agenda includes requests for home occupations, mobile homes, accessory structures, and setback variances.
Gallup P&Z to weigh rezoning 622 acres for industrial use
The Gallup Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on four items, including a final plat for a minor subdivision, two rezoning requests, and a conditional use permit for heavy manufacturing. The most consequential item is a request to rezone 622.2077 acres from Rural Holding to Industrial, along with…
Commission to decide on Christus Health medical facility site plan
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to decide on a site plan for a new 37,277-square-foot, two-story medical facility at 401 Trinity Drive. The commission will also approve minutes from the July 22, 2026 meeting and hear public comments.
Committee to consider quick-build safety treatments for road projects
The Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee will consider two items: a mayoral appointment to the Environmental Planning Commission and an ordinance to require the city to consider quick-build safety treatments during road construction, resurfacing, sidewalk reconstruction, or restriping projects. Public comment is…