It is the PVHA Board’s responsibility to ensure that ALL New Mexico Swimming Pool Regulations are strictly enforced. If a violation of these regulations occurs the State could close our pool. It is a privilege, not a right, to use the pool. All rules must be obeyed. Any violations served to you by a board member/pool coordinator(s) will result in your privilege being revoked and gate key codes deactivated.
1. HOURS OF OPERATION: The pool will be open for your swimming pleasure from 6 AM to Sunset. The New Mexico pool regulations prohibit swimming in a public pool during hours of darkness without overhead lighting. The Pool with be closed Mondays for chemical treatment.
2. COMPUTERIZED KEYLESS GATE LOCK AND SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS: In 2019, a computerized Keyless Entry System was installed and locks after you enter the pool area. The gate must remain closed while you are in the pool area. No unauthorized person(s) may enter our pool area. No one is to enter the pool after sunset. The Board/Pool Coordinator(s) can track pool use by residents via surveillance cameras and the keyless entry system at any time i.e., who comes and who goes and their activity.
3. LIFEGUARDS ARE NOT PROVIDED AT THIS POOL. You swim at your own risk.
4. THE ROPE ACROSS THE POOL: This rope is there for State-mandated safety purposes and must be kept in place. For any of you swimming laps, you may temporarily disengage it, but please be sure to reattached it when you are finished. Please do not play with or pull on this rope.
5. INCLEMENT WEATHER: Hopefully it is common sense, but if you hear any thunder or see any lightening in the sky, do not go into the pool until the weather has passed. If you are already in the pool area, then evacuate the pool and pool area immediately.
6. POOL CAPACITY: The maximum number of individuals in the pool is (49) forty-nine.
7. FIRST AID KIT: A First Aid Kit is in a green box on the door of the pool's pump room. This First Aid Kit is for use in an emergency only.
8. EMERGENCY TELEPHONE: The telephone is located to the right of the pool pump room door. In case of an emergency, DIAL 911. The Pool Telephone number is (575) 589-1156 and the Pool Address is: 140 Jeweled Mesa Drive, Santa Teresa, NM 88008 This information is also located inside the telephone box. Outgoing calling capabilities have been blocked.
9. POOL CONTAMINATION: If a fecal accident occurs, evacuate the pool immediately and notify any Board Member. Specific regulations need to be followed during the cleanup of a fecal accident. Also, there is to be no urinating in the pool or anywhere inside the pool area.
10. SANITATION: Children in diapers and those that are not potty trained ARE NOT allowed in the pool area i.e., inside the gate! This is a State Law since there is no diaper changing station at the pool.
11. GUESTS: Only two (2) non-resident guests are allowed per resident family. Guests must be accompanied by the resident. Resident family dependent(s) will be restricted to one (1) guest each. Overnight house guests of a resident family may use the pool. All pool rules apply to guests. A resident's key code will be disabled if this is violated.
12. AGE RESTRICTIONS: All children 13 years and under shall be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older that knows how to swim. Do not send your child to the pool by himself/herself, or leave them unattended; otherwise, they will be asked to leave.
13. BEHAVIOR RULES: No running or rough housing is allowed around the pool area or in the pool itself. Music must be kept to a level that allows for normal conversation. Only flotation devices i.e., rafts, balls, styrofoam toys, inner tubes designed for pool use may be taken into the pool; again, equipment not designed for pool use may not be used. Also, if the pool is crowded, please respect others and their swimming pleasure, and leave the toys out of the pool. Please remove toys from the pool and pool are after use.
14. CARE OF THE POOL AND POOL AREA: State laws prohibit glass containers of any kind in the pool or pool area. Please use the trash container to dispose of all trash and keep the pool and pool area clean. You are responsible for cleaning the pool and pool area after yourself.
15. PRIVATE PARTIES: Only homeowners may host parties at the pool and must have board approval in writing at least 10 days before the party. The 10-day notice will allow the Board adequate time to notify all homeowners about the private party. A $200. deposit will be required and will be returned to the homeowner after a Board member inspects the pool and pool area and is satisfied that everything has been appropriately cleaned up. The homeowner must be present at the party. All other rules such as those about hours of operation and the prohibition of glass bottles still apply. Other homeowners shall be always allowed in the pool area, even during your private party.
16. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES: Alcoholic beverages are allowed in the pool area but again, no glass containers. If a person or party becomes obnoxious, unruly, or drunk, we have the right to contact the Sheriff’s Department and prosecute the offender as a public nuisance. Please drink responsibly.
17. HOMEOWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY FOR RENTERS: Homeowners that have rented out their residence are responsible for ensuring that their renters read, understand, agree to, and then sign a copy of these rules. That copy must then be given to a Board member before a key code can be issued to the renter.
Violation of any pool rules will result in your key code access to the pool being disabled. Any monetary damages to the pool area will be added to that offending homeowner(s) maintenance fees.
If you witness any person who disregards these pool rules, commits an act of vandalism, or tries to enter the pool area as an unauthorized person, please contact a Board member immediately. Remember, Board member’s names and telephone numbers are posted on the pool equipment room door.
PASEO VILLAGE HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, CERTIFIED POOL OPERATOR, AND/OR HOMEOWNERS WILL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR CAUSE OF INJURY, SICKNESS, ACCIDENT, OR DEATH IN OR AROUND THE SWIMMING POOL OR GATED AREA.
For any issues with the pool, please contact one of these Paseo Village Board members: