N.M. Code R. § 18.21.2.9 – Procedure

A. Application by Sponsor: The sponsor of an activity described herein, shall, at least 30 days prior to the event, make written application to the Secretary of the Department on an application form to be obtained at any District Office or at the State Maintenance Bureau at the General Office. The Department will normally require at least thirty (30) days to review the application and consult with the sponsors, where necessary, prior to any decision making.
B. Review of Application: The Secretary of the Department or his designee shall review the application and, when necessary, coordinate with the New State Police Uniformed Bureau Commander and the local authorities within whose jurisdiction the event is to take place.
C. Notice of action taken by the Department: The Secretary of the Department or his designee shall inform the sponsor in writing of the action taken on the notice, including all conditions imposed if approval is granted. Such conditions include without limitations:
(1) The requirement that the sponsor make adequate provisions for traffic control (i.e., law enforcement, traffic control devices and/or signing).
(2) The requirement that the sponsor and/or the participants in the special event or civic function execute releases of liability, indemnity and hold harmless agreements and also submit proof of insurance coverage for any liability arising out of the special event or civic function, in forms satisfactory to the Department.
(3) The requirement that the sponsor participate in preparation and execution of an agreement between the sponsor, the Department, local government authorities and state or local police for the establishment, signing and marking of appropriate detours and alternative routes jointly affecting state and local road systems.
[10/31/98; 18.21.2.9 NMAC – Rn, 18 NMAC 21.2.9, Recompiled 11/16/01]
HISTORY OF 18.21.2 NMAC:
Pre-NMAC History: The material in this Part derived from that previously filed with the Commission of Public Records - State Records and Archives.
SHD Rule 81-4, Rule for Temporarily Closing of State for Special Public Events of Civic Functions, filed August 14, 1981.
History of Repealed Material : [RESERVED]