Municipal Code & Safety

Statutory responsibilities and public health safeguards

Operating under city ordinance, our department enforces animal welfare standards, rabies vaccinations, and community field response across Alamogordo.

24/7

Emergency Field Dispatch

30-Day

Residency Registration Window

$5

Spayed/Neutered Annual Tag

Department Operations

Core municipal service divisions

Field Patrol

Field Patrol and Livestock Rescue

Field officers patrol city limits to address aggressive animals, roaming livestock containment, and barking disputes, ensuring neighborhood safety.

Licensing

Mandatory City Pet Licenses

Annual pet licensing is legally required for all dogs and cats over four months of age within city limits to maintain rabies vaccination records.

Public Health

Bite Investigations and Quarantine

Quarantine protocols and bite investigation documentation are strictly enforced under state public health standards to prevent rabies transmission.

Regulatory Details

Registration requirements and timelines

4 Mos

Age requirement for mandatory licensing

30 Days

Residency compliance deadline

10 Days

Mandatory stray hold verification window

Report loose livestock or dangerous animal encounters

Our toll-free dispatch line is monitored around the clock for urgent public safety hazards and stray animal containment.