New Mexico’s boaters are required to comply with the boating laws in place and follow any direction given by officials of the New Mexico State Parks Division. Learn more about New Mexico’s boating laws by taking the BOATsmart! New Mexico Course. New Mexico’s boating law authorities include:

• • The director, park custodians and other employees of the division.
• • Every member of the state police.
• • Every sheriff in their respective county.
• • The U.S. Coast Guard (on federal waters).