Albuquerque provides campaign sign guidelines ahead of election

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Ahead of the upcoming election the City of Albuquerque is launching a sign awareness campaign. #SignSmartABQ helps residents and campaigns understand the rules for temporary yard signs.

The city provided the following tips for yard signs during election season: • Signs can be posted from September 5, through up to 10 days after election day. • Signs cannot be placed in medians, sidewalks, public poles, parks, bridges or clear-sight areas at intersections • Signs can be placed on private property with the owner's permission • One sign per property, no taller than 4 ft. above a wall or 8 ft. total without a wall. Signage area cannot exceed 16 sq. ft.