New Mexico Wood Cutting Permits
Fuelwood Permits
The Bureau of Land Management New Mexico sells fuelwood permits for personal use to the public. Fuelwood permits cost $5 - $12 per cord and are available in person at select locations or online.
In almost all field offices, BLM fuelwood permits are valid for cutting only dead (down or standing) piñon and juniper (cedar). Cutting green trees or other trees not allowed by permit is strictly prohibited. Minimum and maximum cords for purchase vary by field office. Rules, regulations, and timing vary slightly between field offices; please read all materials that accompany your permit.
BLM fuelwood permits are available for purchase from the following offices:
- Farmington Field Office
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Cutting Area:
- Farmington Field Office (San Juan, Rio Arriba, and Sandoval counties)
Cost: $12/cord – dead & down
- Max purchase of 4 cords/day, up to 10 cords/year
- Permits are valid for 3 months after purchase
Sale dates: January 1 - December 31
Permits Available: Farmington Field Office
Contact:
Farmington Field Office
6251 College Blvd
Farmington, NM 87402
(505) 564-7600Stipulations:
Map:
- Rio Puerco Field Office
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Cutting Area:
Rio Puerco Field Office (Sandoval County)Cost: $12/cord – dead Pinon only
- Max purchase of 4 cords/day, up to 10 cords/year. Permits are valid for 3 months after purchase
Sale dates: January 1 - December 31
Permits available: Rio Puerco Field Office and U.S. Forest Service Cuba Ranger Station
Contact:
Rio Puerco Field Office
100 Sun Ave NE Suite 330
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 761-8700Stipulations and Map:
- Socorro Field Office
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Cutting Area:
Bingham NorthCost: $12/cord - standing green, standing dead, dead and down
- Max purchase of 4 cords/day, up to 10 cords/year. Permits are valid for 3 months after purchase.
Sale dates: Annually between August 10 - April 3
Permits available: In person only at the Socorro Field Office
Contact:
Socorro Field Office
901 S Old US Hwy 85
Socorro, NM 87801
(575) 835-0412 - Taos Field Office
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Cutting Area:
- Central Rio Arriba (South of Tierra Amarilla, NM)
- Taos and Rio Arriba (Areas near Taos, NM)
- Santa Fe (Areas near Santa Fe, NM)
Cost: $12/cord – dead & down
Sale dates: May - December
Permits available: Online and at the Taos Field Office
Contact:
Taos Field Office
1024 Paseo del Pueblo Sur
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-8851Stipulations:
Maps:
Purchasing permits online
Depending on the time of year, permits for the Taos Field Office and Farmington Field Office are available online at https://forestproducts.blm.gov/. Online sales require payment with a credit or debit card. If you are purchasing a permit online, you must have access to a printer as you will be required to print your permit, maps, instructions, and haul tags.
Penalties
Penalties for cutting or removing wood from BLM lands without a valid fuelwood permit can be more than $300. Fines for cutting green trees start at $300, with a $50 fine for each additional tree. At the discretion of a BLM Law Enforcement Officer, illegally cut fuelwood and any equipment used, such as chainsaws, trailers, and even vehicles, can be confiscated from illegal woodcutters.