Valencia County Animal Guidelines per area

Los Lunas Municipal Zone Code (6.04.090) states " No person or household shall own, harbor or keep more than two dogs or cats in any combination thereof over the age of three months on property less than one-half acre in size. In the event the property is greater than one-half acre in size, the person or household may own, harbor or keep up to four dogs or four cats, or any combination thereof only if the property is zoned "Agricultural/Residential." In the event the property in question is greater than one-half acre in size, but is not zoned "Agricultural/Residential," no person or household shall own, harbor or keep more than two dogs or cats or any combination thereof over the age of three months. "

Restraint Required: (6.04.030)

  Dogs are permitted on the streets or public places of the village only if they are secured on a leash not exceeding eight feet in length, under the immediate physical control of the person having custody thereof. This provision does not apply when such an animal is in a bona fide animal show authorized by the village and/or authorized by appropriate animal authorities. 

Licensing and vaccinations required (6.04.050)

 Vaccinations. All dogs and cats shall be vaccinated as required by state law. It shall be the responsibility of the owner to comply with the regulations prescribed by the New Mexico Department of Health (7 NMAC 4.2). In the village, dogs and cats over the age of three months must be vaccinated against rabies, and so tagged, by a licensed veterinarian. Upon demand by the animal control officer or municipal police officer, the owner of the dog(s) and/or cat(s) shall present evidence that the animal has been vaccinated. 

 Licensing. Any person harboring or maintaining any dog over three months of age, within the village, shall obtain a license for each dog. Persons who are visiting or temporarily remaining within the village for less than thirty consecutive days shall be exempt from this licensing requirement. Licenses may be issued only by the village or a local licensed veterinarian. Licenses shall expire one year after the date of issuance of the license. The village animal control officer shall keep a record of all licenses issued. A current rabies vaccination certificate shall be presented at the time of the application for the license. 

For more information or to visit the Los Lunas Zoning site:

 Title 6 - ANIMALS | Code of Ordinances | Los Lunas, NM | Municode Library 

Rio Communities, NM Animal Guidelines: 

 Ch 9-Animal Control Final 

Peralta, NM Animal Guidelines:

 Animal Control Ordinance 2015-14