[Amended 6-23-1993 by Ord. No. 503]
The definitions in NMSA 1978 § 60-3A-3, as now or hereafter amended, apply to this chapter.
The sale or the possession for the purpose of sale, or offering for sale, of alcoholic beverages is hereby prohibited in the City, except upon the terms and conditions specified in this chapter.
It shall be unlawful for any person to drink or use any alcoholic beverages of any kind, whether lawfully purchased or not, in any public dance hall, pool room, bowling alley, or any public street or highway, or in any other public place, excepting establishments having a license to dispense alcoholic beverages.
It shall be unlawful for any person under the age of 21 years to purchase, attempt to purchase or otherwise procure, consume or have in his possession, or within a vehicle under his control, any beer or other alcoholic beverages, unless accompanied by his parent or legal guardian.
[Amended 11-19-2013 by Ord. No. 2013-02]
An intoxicated person who meets the requirements for protective custody as set out within NMSA 1978 § 43-2-8 may be picked up by police and taken to a holding facility, where they will be allowed to stay until they wish to leave the facility.