Things To Do on an eBike in Curry County
Clovis is flat and open, and the documented eBike riding is on city paths, with limited detail beyond the plans.
The one shop is on the eBike shops in Clovis page, and we found no eBike rental in the county.
Where to ride in Curry County
Two City-documented riding areas, the shared-path network and Ned Houk Park.
Riding in Curry County, New Mexico.
The shared paths are paved and follow waterways, while Ned Houk Park's trails are mostly dirt and non-motorized.
1. Clovis shared-use path network
The City's plan describes Class I bike paths as paved shared-use paths that follow waterways and greenways and keep motor vehicles out except for maintenance, and counted 26.7 miles of them in 2016.
Distance: 26.7 miles in 2016; start: Not published as a single route; see the City plan's map; surface: Paved.
eBike access: The 2016 plan says electric bicycles are the one motorized exception on shared paths, but state law since 2023 lets a city decide on Class 2 and 3, so confirm with the City. Etiquette and planning: Use the plan's map, since the network has grown or changed since 2016. Managing source: City of Clovis, Active Transportation Plan.
2. Ned Houk Park trails
A park with a 1,110-acre Passive Recreation Area, where the master plan lists about 12.2 miles of existing non-motorized trail bladed and compacted, plus 4.1 miles shown as new.
Distance: About 12.2 miles existing; start: Ned Houk Park, per the master plan; surface: Dirt, bladed and compacted.
eBike access: The plan keeps off-highway vehicles in a separate section and states no eBike rule for the non-motorized trails. Etiquette and planning: Ask the City Parks department before taking an eBike on the dirt trails. Managing source: City of Clovis, Ned Houk Master Plan.
Planning a Curry County ride
Call the City about eBikes on its paths and in Ned Houk Park before riding.
Half-day and full-day eBike plans
Half day: Pick a paved shared path from the City's plan map.
Full day: Ride Ned Houk Park's dirt trails if the City confirms eBike access.
What not to ride
Off-highway vehicle trails at Ned Houk: The master plan reserves a separate section for off-highway vehicles.
When to ride Curry County
Start early in Curry from June through August, and carry water on any ride longer than a short loop.
Shop hubs
The directory lists one town, Clovis. Go to that town's page for contact details and claim links.
Rental and tour operators
The directory shows no rental counter here. Before you plan on renting, call the business listed on the Curry County eBike shops.
New Mexico eBike rules snapshot
New Mexico sorts eBikes into three classes in NMSA § 66-1-4.5. An electric-assisted bicycle has two or three wheels, fully operable pedals, and an electric motor of no more than 750 watts. A Class 1 motor assists only while you pedal and stops assisting at 20 miles an hour. A Class 2 motor can assist whether or not you pedal and also stops at 20 miles an hour. A Class 3 motor assists only while you pedal and stops at 28 miles an hour. A two- or three-wheel electric vehicle that does not fit the definition and can exceed 20 miles an hour on motor power alone is an "electric mobility device" and counts as a motor vehicle. Electric-assisted bicycles are left out of the motor vehicle definition in § 66-1-4.11 and exempt from registration and title under § 66-3-1.
The path rule is § 66-3-709, in force since July 1, 2023. You may ride a Class 1 on a bicycle or pedestrian path where bicycles are allowed, unless the city or county prohibits it. You may not ride a Class 2 or Class 3 on a bicycle or pedestrian path unless the path is within a street or highway or the local government permits it. Nobody under 16 may operate a Class 3 on a street, highway, or path, though a younger rider may be a passenger on a Class 3 built for one. The section does not apply to a trail designated non-motorized with a natural dirt surface, and the city, county, or state agency in charge may regulate eBikes there. The bill as first introduced would have let Class 2 onto paths too, and some guides still say so; the enrolled law we cite does not. Under § 66-3-708 a new eBike must carry a permanent label showing its class, top assisted speed, and motor wattage, a Class 2 motor must cut out when the brakes are applied, Class 1 and 3 motors must cut out when you stop pedaling, and a Class 3 needs a speedometer.
On the road, riders keep as near the right side as practicable and ride no more than two abreast (§ 66-3-705), and at night need a white front light visible 500 feet, a red rear reflector, a bell or other signal audible 100 feet, and a brake that can skid the wheel (§ 66-3-707). Under the Child Helmet Safety Act (§ 32A-24-3), a parent or guardian may not knowingly let a minor under 18 ride or be a passenger on a bicycle, which the act defines to include an electric-assisted bicycle, without a well-fitted helmet; the civil penalty is up to $10. We found no adult helmet rule, no eBike driver's license, and no insurance requirement. A 2025 law, Laws 2025, chapter 22, lets a person riding a bicycle roll through a stop or yield sign when no pedestrian, bicycle, or vehicle has the right of way. The Motor Vehicle Code defines a bicycle as human-powered, and the act does not say whether an eBike qualifies, so stop at signs. Cities, counties, parks, and land managers add their own rules. Read our New Mexico eBike laws guide, then check the sign at the trailhead.
New Mexico State Parks publishes its rules at 19.5.2 NMAC. The text we read does not mention bicycles or eBikes, so ask the park before riding a state park trail.
Federal land follows different rules. The Forest Service manages eBikes as motor vehicles under its travel rules: all three classes are allowed on motorized trails and roads, and a non-motorized trail opens to eBikes only if the local forest designates it. The Bureau of Land Management allows eBikes on roads and trails open to motorized use and lets a field office open non-motorized trails to them. National parks decide for themselves. Look up the specific unit before you load the bike.
The path rule conflict is dated: Clovis's 2016 plan allowed electric bicycles on shared paths, while state law section 66-3-709 since July 2023 allows Class 1 on paths unless the city prohibits them and requires local permission for Class 2 and 3. We found no newer Clovis ordinance, so ask the City.
Frequently asked questions
When was the Clovis path count made?
The Active Transportation Plan was approved in October 2016.
When was the Ned Houk Master Plan approved?
July 2024.
Are there OHV trails at Ned Houk Park?
The master plan includes a separate off-highway vehicle trail section.
Is there an eBike rental in Curry County?
Our directory lists none.
Do kids need a helmet on an eBike in New Mexico?
Yes, since a minor is anyone under 18, and § 32A-24-3 makes it unlawful for a parent or guardian to knowingly allow one to ride or be a passenger on an eBike without a well-fitted helmet. The penalty is a civil fine of up to $10. See the New Mexico eBike laws guide.
Is registration required for an eBike in New Mexico?
No registration or title is needed. The exemption sits in § 66-3-1, and the definition of electric-assisted bicycle is in § 66-1-4.5. A fast electric vehicle that can top 20 mph on motor power alone is a different category, called an electric mobility device.
All shops in Curry County
Every listing we hold for this county, 1 listing in 1 city, is on the Curry County eBike shops page.