Albuquerque, NM – November 6, 2024 –– Christmas tree cutting permits for the Magdalena, Mountainair and Mt. Taylor Ranger Districts will go on sale at district offices on Friday, November 8 through Friday, December 27, 2024.

Permits will also be available for online purchase starting November 8th through Recreation.gov for trees, which also lists details about designated cutting areas, maps, dates, and size of trees that may be cut. Information can also be found on the Cibola NF & NG Christmas tree webpage. A small processing fee will be applied to the Recreation.gov online transaction.

Purchase a permit for the Ranger District of the designated area you plan to cut your tree. Cutting period for permit holders will be from Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28ththru Dec. 31st. Each permit is good for one Christmas tree, two trees per household may be purchased. The cost is $10.00 for up to a 10-foot tree, $12.00 for up to a 12-foot tree and $15.00 for up to a 15-foot tree. The maximum height allowed is 15 feet. Park only where allowed and recognize all day-use fees that may apply at certain recreation sites.

The Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands is pleased to announce that all fourth graders are eligible for a free Christmas tree permit through the Every Kid Outdoors initiative. Every Kid Outdoors is a nationwide call to action to connect kids to nature. All fourth graders are eligible to receive an Every Kid Outdoors pass that allows free access to federal lands and waters across the country for a full year. To be eligible for a free Christmas tree permit, the Every Kid Outdoor pass code must be provided at the time of purchase. The EKO Christmas tree permit can also be obtained through Recreation.gov. For additional information about the initiative and how to obtain a pass, visit Every Kid Outdoors Starting November 8th Christmas Tree permits may be purchased at the following locations:

Magdalena Ranger District Office
203 1st Street, Magdalena, NM 87825 Phone: 575-854-2281.
Hours: Weekdays 8:30 am to noon and 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm
Mountainair Ranger District Office
40 Ranger Station Rd., Mountainair, NM 87036 Phone: 505-847-2990
Hours: Weekdays 8:30 am to noon and 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm
Mt. Taylor Ranger District Office
1800 Lobo Canyon Road, Grants, NM Phone: 505-287-8833.
Hours: Weekdays 8:30 am to noon and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Fort Wingate (for Mt. Taylor Ranger District Permits)
326 D. Painted Horse Trail in Fort Wingate, NM. Directions: I-40 to exit 33 to NM 400 to the town of Fort Wingate and follow signs to the Wingate Workcenter/Administrative site. Hours: Fort Wingate Sales will be Wednesdays only until Dec. 11th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Call 505-287-8833 during business hours to ensure permit sales will be staffed prior to arrival at Fort Wingate location.
Sandia Ranger District will have limited quantities for online purchase only at Recreation.gov starting November 8th. There are no in person sales of Christmas tree permits for Sandia Ranger District.
Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands Supervisor's Office
2113 Osuna Road. NE; Albuquerque, NM 87113 Phone: 505-346-3900.
Hours: Weekdays 8:30 am to 4:00 pm

Additional information can be found on our website at https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/cibola/passes-permits/forestproducts