SANTA FE, NM – Permits to cut your own Christmas tree on the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) go on sale Monday, Nov. 25, at Forest Headquarters in Santa Fe and at all Ranger District offices.
As part of the “Every Kid Outdoors” initiative, every fourth grader is eligible for a free holiday tree permit. In order to redeem the free permit, the student must present a valid Every Kid Outdoors pass, downloadable at www.everykidoutdoors.gov. Accompanied by a parent or guardian over the age of 18, fourth graders should bring the printed pass to the nearest SFNF office to pick up the permit. The free permits can only be fulfilled at a Santa Fe National Forest office.
The SFNF’s nonrefundable Christmas tree permits are for personal use only and may be purchased for $10 by check, credit/debit card or cash through Dec. 24, 2019. Permit purchasers will receive a tree tag, map and guidelines for harvesting a tree.
The public may purchase Christmas tree permits at all Santa Fe National Forest offices Monday through Friday during business hours. The offices will be closed on Nov. 28 for Thanksgiving Day. This year, the Coyote, Cuba, Pecos and Las Vegas offices will also hold Saturday hours from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Nov. 30, Dec. 7, Dec. 14 and Dec. 21. Permits are also available at the Los Alamos Historical Museum Sunday through Monday and at REI in Santa Fe on Saturdays only (excluding Dec. 7).
One tag is valid for a tree up to five inches in diameter and 10 feet in height. Trees taller than 10 feet and/or wider than five inches require an additional tag. For example, a 15-foot tree requires two tags. The Santa Fe National Forest has a three-tag limit per person.
Permit holders should be prepared for unpredictable weather changes and colder conditions at higher elevations. Forest Service staff may be in the cutting areas to check permits and answer questions.
Permit holders are asked to practice good stewardship. SFNF Christmas tree permits are valid only on land within forest boundaries. Tree cutting is prohibited within 300 feet of streams, rivers and paved roads, and in all recreation camp areas and congressionally designated wilderness areas.
See the following list of locations and hours for SFNF Christmas tree permit sales. For additional information, please contact Forest Headquarters at 505.438.5300.
| FOREST SERVICE OFFICE | TELEPHONE | PERMIT SALES HOURS |
| Coyote Ranger Station Coyote, NM | (575) 638-5526 | Mon-Fri: 8am-12pm, 12:30-4pm Sat 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21: 8am-1pm |
| Cuba Ranger Station Cuba, NM | (575) 289-3264 | Mon-Fri: 8am-12pm, 12:30-4pm Sat 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21: 8am-1pm |
| Jemez Ranger Station Jemez Springs, NM | (575) 829-3535 | Mon-Fri: 8am-4:30pm |
| Pecos Ranger Station Pecos, NM | (505) 757-6121 | Mon-Fri: 8am-12pm, 12:30-4:30pm No sales after 3pm on Wed Sat 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21: 8am-1pm |
| Las Vegas Ranger Station Las Vegas, NM | (505) 425-3534 | Mon-Fri: 8am-12pm, 12:30-4:30pm No sales after 3pm on Wed Sat 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21: 8am-1pm |
| Española Ranger Station Española, NM | (505) 753-7331 | Mon-Fri: 8am-12pm, 12:30-4pm |
| Supervisor’s Office 11 Forest Lane, Santa Fe, NM | (505) 438-5300 | Mon-Fri: 8am-4pm |
| Regional Office 333 Broadway SE Albuquerque, NM 87102 | (505) 842-3292 | Mon-Fri: 8am-4:30pm |
| OTHER VENDORS | TELEPHONE | HOLIDAY BUSINESS HOURS |
| REI (hosted by SFNF) 500 Market Street Santa Fe, NM 87501 | (505) 982-3557 | Sat only 11/30, 12/14, 12/21: 10am-3pm |
| Pueblo of Jemez Welcome Center 7413 Highway 4 Jemez Pueblo, NM 87024 | (575) 834-7235 | Saturdays only until further notice: 8am-12pm, 1-5pm Cash or check only. |
| Los Alamos Historical Museum Fuller Lodge Lobby 1050 Bathtub Row Los Alamos, NM 87544 | (505) 695-5250 | Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm Sat-Sun: 10am-4pm |
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