New Mexico Christmas Tree Cutting

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New mexico christmas tree cutting.

Capitol christmas tree cut from carson national forest it s gorgeous you almost hate to see it cut down. 6 2019 just on the east side of red river new mexico. 6 2019 just on the east side of red river new mexico. Prices and availability of forest products vary by office location.

The jemez area is close to albuquerque and makes for a pleasant day s outing. The activities permitted by the latest court order include the cutting of a tree in northern new mexico that will be put on display for christmas outside the u s. The santa fe national forest offers tree cutting permits in the jemez district starting at the end of november until christmas eve. From 5 to 10 per permit your family can have a real griswold experience tromping through the forest to find that perfect christmas tree.

This year s capitol christmas tree is a 60 foot tall 68 year old blue spruce which was selected from the questa ranger district of the carson national forest. Capitol christmas tree tree cutting ceremony took place wednesday nov. Discover what forests in new mexico are available for christmas tree permits here. Tree cutting is prohibited within 300 feet of streams rivers and paved roads and in all recreation camp areas.

Several blm new mexico office locations sell permits for removal of certain forest products including firewood christmas trees transplants posts poles seeds nuts and berries. Permit purchasers receive a tree tag map and guidelines for harvesting. But it s going. Christmas came early in one new mexico town this year.

The nonrefundable permits are for personal use only and may be purchased for 10 by check credit debit card or cash at ranger stations and vendors that have permits to sell. To make sure you ll be cutting a christmas tree in santa fe national forest get your permit early. Permits can be purchased at forest service offices or the ranger district. There are a finite number of permits.

Permits are usually available from the end of november until christmas eve. This year s capitol christmas tree is a 60 foot tall. The tree with lights.