The City of Las Vegas has several documents related to Historic Preservation policy and guidelines. Below are a few resources for owners and builders to access for guidance.
Historic Preservation Brochure - a guide to the permits and procedures for working on historic properties in Las Vegas
Historic District Design Guidelines for Las Vegas, NM - September 2013
Design Guidelines - Older version, shorter, with simple guidelines
Design Review Board Application
The NM Historic Preservation Division's NM State Income Tax Credit for Preservation of Cultural Properties
“Las Vegas Cultural Historic Districts Ordinance” for the City of Las Vegas, New Mexico (Adopted by the City Council of the City of Las Vegas 7-13-1995 by Ord. No. 84-1; amended in its entirety 3-16-2005 by Ord. No. 05-01 (Ch. 20 of the 1972 City Code).
Las Vegas Cultural Historic Disctricts Ordinance - March 2005
Application for Vacant Building Maintenance License
Metropolitan Redevelopment Area Plan Update, 2018, Las Vegas, NM
Articles related to History and Architecture of Las Vegas, NM:
Viva Las Vegas (NM): 200 years Hispano Urban Design & Architecture - "...while Las Vegas’ Victorian architecture and grid iron street network reflect the notion of “Victorian perfection,” the houses, porches, fences, and front yards of West Las Vegas reflect a deeply rooted, culturally indigenous design vocabulary, which enables its community members to simultaneously express their individuality and their connectedness."
The Other Las Vegas - an urban design prototype in New Mexico 1974 . . . by Anthony C. Antonaides, AlA
"Las Vegas, New Mexico has a great history as its asset. This alone should make it a top priority candidate for planning attention and revitalization. Las Vegas is "a place;" "time" has been on its side; now the clock must be rewound."
Historic Preservation Brochure - a guide to the permits and procedures for working on historic properties in Las Vegas
Historic District Design Guidelines for Las Vegas, NM - September 2013
Design Guidelines - Older version, shorter, with simple guidelines
Design Review Board Application
The NM Historic Preservation Division's NM State Income Tax Credit for Preservation of Cultural Properties
“Las Vegas Cultural Historic Districts Ordinance” for the City of Las Vegas, New Mexico (Adopted by the City Council of the City of Las Vegas 7-13-1995 by Ord. No. 84-1; amended in its entirety 3-16-2005 by Ord. No. 05-01 (Ch. 20 of the 1972 City Code).
Las Vegas Cultural Historic Disctricts Ordinance - March 2005
Application for Vacant Building Maintenance License
Metropolitan Redevelopment Area Plan Update, 2018, Las Vegas, NM
Articles related to History and Architecture of Las Vegas, NM:
Viva Las Vegas (NM): 200 years Hispano Urban Design & Architecture - "...while Las Vegas’ Victorian architecture and grid iron street network reflect the notion of “Victorian perfection,” the houses, porches, fences, and front yards of West Las Vegas reflect a deeply rooted, culturally indigenous design vocabulary, which enables its community members to simultaneously express their individuality and their connectedness."
The Other Las Vegas - an urban design prototype in New Mexico 1974 . . . by Anthony C. Antonaides, AlA
"Las Vegas, New Mexico has a great history as its asset. This alone should make it a top priority candidate for planning attention and revitalization. Las Vegas is "a place;" "time" has been on its side; now the clock must be rewound."
