Nomination Process
Any individual or organization may nominate a tree for Landmark Tree status. Use the Landmark Tree Nomination Form to provide the location and a brief description of the tree, stating its qualifications for Landmark Tree status. Provide signatures of all landowners and easement holders within 50 feet of the tree's dripline.
Criteria for Landmark Trees
To qualify as a Landmark Tree, a tree must meet at least one of the following criteria:
- Exceptional size for the species
- Old age for the species
- Distinctive and/or exemplary form
- Historical significance
- Position as a defining feature in the Village landscape
Species determined by the State of New Mexico to be invasive or noxious are not eligible for nomination.
Common Questions
Can trees on public land be nominated?
Yes. Trees on public land, such as Village land or Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District land along the acequias, may be eligible for Landmark Status and can be nominated.
How is a Landmark Tree protected?
Once a tree is designated as a Landmark Tree, it is protected by Village Ordinance from removal, from excessive pruning, and from damage to the root system. Normal pruning on private property is permitted. Requests for removal shall be subject to approval by the Village Planning and Zoning Board. For more information, view the ordinance text.