§ 14-74. General regulations.

(a)

Days/hours of service.

(1)

Visitation. The cemetery is open for visitation every day throughout the year, sunrise to sunset.

(2)

Memorial services. The cemetery is open for memorial services Monday through Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

(b)

Guidelines.

(1)

The county has the right to remove any marker or other grave marking that poses an imminent safety hazard or has become damaged or vandalized, without prior notification. Notification prior to removal will be given whenever possible.

(2)

Only parks staff or county contracted personnel have authority to perform work on any grave within the grounds. General grooming by the public requires written permission from the community services director or designee.

(3)

The speed limit through the cemetery is ten miles per hour.

(4)

Vehicles, other than parks staff or contracted personnel vehicles, are allowed in the cemetery only when their use is associated with cemetery business.

(5)

No parking or driving is allowed off the paved roadway within the cemetery.

(6)

Only qualified service animals per NMSA 1978, § 28-11-2 are allowed on the cemetery grounds.

(7)

Consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited on cemetery grounds.

(8)

Only parks staff will close graves after the funeral director dismisses the funeral party from the burial area. For safety reasons, no one else is permitted in the area during a grave closing.

(c)

Decoration and marker guidelines.

(1)

Approved flower receptacles for graves include metal vases of a rust-resistant material or heavy-duty plastic. The use of glass, tin or ceramic receptacles of any type is prohibited. The county has the right to remove any prohibited receptacle without prior notification.

(2)

The county is not responsible for damage to or loss of any plants, vegetation or vases resulting from the elements, vandalism or theft.

(3)

Flowers associated with funerals will usually be removed three working days after the service.

(4)

The county reserves the right to remove decorations, structures, or items as appropriate.

(5)

During mowing operations, decorations may be moved aside and then replaced in their original location.

(6)

Twenty-four-hour notice (one working day) is required to schedule a service.

(Ord. No. 02-290, § 1, 11-13-2018)