Planning & Zoning

The Village of Bosque Farms Planning and Zoning Commission was formed under the authority of the New Mexico Statute 3-21-1 for the purpose of promoting health, safety, morals, or the general welfare of the Village and may regulate and restrict physical development within its jurisdiction.

The Planning and Zoning Commission is made up of five commissioners appointed by the Mayor to two-year terms with approval by the Governing Body.

The current Commissioners are:

Sharon Eastman, Chairperson (term ends April 2025)
Dan Garrison, Vice-Chairperson (term ends April 2025)
Joe J Hale (term ends April 2024)
Michael Baber (term ends April 2024)
Kevin Schaus (term ends April 2025)

The Commission is supported by a Planning and Zoning Administrator. Michael Angelo Limon is the P&Z Officer. Fermin Otero is the Code enforcement Officer. For information and questions on ordinances and procedures, he can be contacted at:

CELL 505-252-7222 OFFICE 505-869-2358

E-mail pzadmin@bosquefarmsnm.gov

The Planning and Zoning Commission is required by New Mexico Statute to meet at least once a month. The Commission currently meets on the first Monday of each month in the Village Council Chambers in the Village Office Complex. See the Agenda for each meeting here.

P&Z Facts

The Village of Bosque Farms received several complaints about the weeds on the ditch banks, Bosque Farms has no authority over those weeds, if you have an area of concern, we are told that this is the contact for the Rio Grande Conservancy and any weed concerns: Sloan Washburn 505-328-7867
The P&Z Officer is the starting point for building and development, property improvements, and business licenses/registration.
Information on land ownership and assessment records are maintained by the Valencia County Clerk’s Office (866-2073) or the Valencia County Assessor’s Office (866-2065)
All substantial improvements to a building, metal fences, and building development must start with a development review by the P&Z Officer. Click here for more details.
The Village of Bosque Farms works with NM Construction Industries Division for issuing building permits and inspections.
The Village does not enforce private covenants or restrictions. Disputes over private easements, private roads, water rights, covenants, or other such agreements are private matters that must be resolved between the property owners involved.
Various Planning and Zoning Forms and Applications can be downloaded from the Forms Web page.
Zoning Map (pdf) zone_map_2021 boundary

FAQ's click here

Question: What do I do if I get a citation from Code Enforcement?
Answer: When you get a citation there are two options
1. Make the corrections within the 15-day timeline
2. request the one-time extension, and then make the corrections before the final inspection. (FYI) if the corrections are not made within the given timeline, please know that there is a 50.00 fine that is attached to the second citation that increases by 50.00 dollars for each follow-up inspection on the fourth inspection it will be submitted to the court for non-compliance.

Question: How can I get the forms that I need to submit?
Answer: All forms are on this website if you do not see the form that you need call or email Mike Montoya and it will be added. Forms: https://bosquefarmsnm.gov/government/forms-and-applications/

Question: How do I make an appointment with Planning and Zoning/Code Enforcement, or for a business license?
Answer: You can make an appointment with Christie at 505-869-2358 for any of the above.

Question: Where can I file a complaint?
Answer: All complaints, must be in writing on the form that is on this website, you can email them to Pzadmin@bosquerfarmsnm.gov or you can bring them to the office in an envelope and hand them to Christie labeled Attn: Mike.

Question: Do I need a business registration in the Village of Bosque Farms?
Answer: Yes, § 5-1-4 of the Village of Bosque Farms Ordinance states: Pursuant to NMSA 1978 §§ 3-38-1 through 3-38-6, all persons, firms, corporations or associations of any character engaged in any of the various pursuits, businesses or occupations listed in § and not otherwise exempt by law shall before commencing business, and annually thereafter before the 16th day of March, secure a license from the Village under the procedures hereinafter set forth, and shall pay a license fee, in advance, at the rate set in § 5-1-5 for each location where such business is conducted.

Question: what are the fees?
Answer: Business Registration: 35.00, Address: 30.00, Flood: 35.00.

Question: Can I pay for my Business Registration, Citation, Permits, Land Change, or Address online or with a credit card?
Answer: No, sorry the Village of Bosque Farms currently does not accept these forms of payment for these services.

Question: If I am cited for an Ordinance violation can I request an extension?
Answer: Yes, 7-3-12 (B-5) states: After first notice of violation, property owner/homeowner will be permitted to request a 1 (one) time extension of 15 (fifteen) days, to allow for the corrections or to seek assistance in bringing the cited property into compliance. The request of extension must be in writing. Form: https://bosquefarmsnm.gov/wp-content/uploads/compliance-extension000.pdf

Question: can I contact P&Z, CE, Flood Control, GIS, Business Licensing, Development Review directly.
Answer: Yes, the response will be quicker if you text. 505-252-7222 is the cell number.

P&Z Facts

FAQ's click here

Question: How can I get the forms that I need to submit? Answer: All forms are on this website if you do not see the form that you need call or email Mike Montoya and it will be added. Forms: https://bosquefarmsnm.gov/government/forms-and-applications/

Question: How do I make an appointment with Planning and Zoning/Code Enforcement, or for a business license? Answer: You can make an appointment with Christie at 505-869-2358 for any of the above.

Question: Where can I file a complaint? Answer: All complaints, must be in writing on the form that is on this website, you can email them to Pzadmin@bosquerfarmsnm.gov or you can bring them to the office in an envelope and hand them to Christie labeled Attn: Mike.

Question: what are the fees? Answer: Business Registration: 35.00, Address: 30.00, Flood: 35.00.

Question: Can I pay for my Business Registration, Citation, Permits, Land Change, or Address online or with a credit card? Answer: No, sorry the Village of Bosque Farms currently does not accept these forms of payment for these services.

Question: can I contact P&Z, CE, Flood Control, GIS, Business Licensing, Development Review directly. Answer: Yes, the response will be quicker if you text. 505-252-7222 is the cell number.