First Amendment Activities
Public gatherings or demonstrations including, but not limited to, religious observances or distribution of related materials may be held only in the following designated areas (see Superintendent's Compendium, Appendix A for maps of these areas):
- Mountainair Headquarters Visitor Center
- Picnic area near main parking lot.
- Abó Unit
- Primary: First four parking spaces closest to Visitor Center in main parking lot.
- Secondary: Looped gravel driveway in front of Visitor Center.
- Gran Quivira Unit
- RV parking area on west side of main parking lot.
- Quarai Unit
- Oversized vehicle parking area near well house in main parking lot.
A small group of 25 people or less (36 CFR 2.51 (b)) in most cases is not required to obtain a First Amendment Permit if they are located within a park designated First Amendment area and have no more than leaflets, booklets and/or handheld signs.
A group of more than 25 people is required to obtain a First Amendment Permit even if they are utilizing a park designated First Amendment area. Groups of 25 or more may not circumvent the permit process by breaking into smaller groups.
Activities may include the use of hand-carried signs, but not stages, platforms, or structures. The use of loudspeakers or other sound amplifying devices without a permit is prohibited. Normal pedestrian traffic may not be impeded by activities under this section.
How Do I Apply for a Special Use Permit?
Please download the
Special Use Permit Application for First Amendment Activities.
There are no fees or costs associated with First Amendment Activities.
Please contact 505.847.2585 to speak with the Special Use Permit Coordinator and request the email address to send the completed application. The application must be signed and dated for the application to be considered complete.
