Forest Products
Permits for forest products are available for purchase at Ranger District Offices and the Supervisor's Office. Not all forest products are available on all districts.
Permits on the Cibola include firewood, vigas, wildings, Christmas Trees, and more! Search below to find the right permit for you.
Forest Product and Firewood Permit Sales by District
Mt Taylor Ranger District Office in Grants, NM 505-287-8833
Cibola National Forest Supervisor's Office in Albuquerque, NM 505-346-3900
| Timeframe | Approved Products | Quantity | Fee |
| May 15 – Oct. 15 | Dead/Down/Standing, districtwide Oak | One cord maximum per household | $20.00 per cord |
| May 15 – Dec. 15 | Dead/Down/Standing, districtwide Ponderosa Pine, Piñon, Juniper, Spruce, and some Aspen | 10 cords minimum/maximum per household | $2.00 per cord |
| March 15 – Dec. 15 | Wildings, districtwide any species, except Oak | Up to 5 feet only | $10.00 per tree, maximum purchase $100 |
Magdalena Ranger District Office in Magdalena, NM 575-854-2281
Cibola National Forest Supervisor's Office in Albuquerque, NM 505-346-3900
| Timeframe | Approved Products | Quantity | Fee |
| August 1 – Feb. 28 | Dead/Down/Standing, districtwide Ponderosa Pine, Piñon, Juniper, Spruce, and some Aspen | 10 cords minimum/maximum per household | $2.00 per cord |
| August 1 – Feb. 28 | Greenwood, districtwide Piñon and Juniper | 4 cords minimum/maximum per household | $5.00 per cord |
Mountainair Ranger District Office in Mountainair, NM 505-847-2990
Cibola National Forest Supervisor's Office in Albuquerque, NM 505-346-3900
| Timeframe | Approved Products | Quantity | Fee |
Sold out for 2025 | One seed juniper and two-needle pinyon | 2 cords minimum/maximum per household, only 10 permits will be sold | $20.00 for 2 cords |
Please call 505-847-2990, for further details.
Sandia Ranger District Office in Tijeras, NM 505-281-3304
Cibola National Forest Supervisor's Office in Albuquerque, NM 505-346-3900
| Timeframe | Approved Products | Quantity | Fee |
| March 15 – Nov. 15 | Wildings, Forest Road 462 designated areas only. Piñon and Juniper. | Up to 5 feet only | $5.00 per tree, maximum purchase $50 |
Kiowa Ranger District Office in Clayton, NM 575-374-9652
Cibola National Forest Supervisor's Office in Albuquerque, NM 505-346-3900
| Timeframe | Approved Products | Quantity | Fee |
| Sept. 15 – Feb. 15 | Dead/Down Piñon and Juniper only | 4 cord minimum, 10 cord maximum | $5.00 per cord |
Other Permits
Mineral Permits
The Ranger Districts on the Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands sell rock or sand/gravel permits for personal use only. Contact the ranger district for information.
Christmas Tree Permits
Christmas tree permits for the Cibola National Forest are available to purchase online through Recreation.gov and in-person for the Magdalena, Mountainair and Mt. Taylor Ranger Districts. Details about designated cutting areas, dates, and types of trees that may be cut can be found at Cibola National Forest Christmas Tree Permit.
To purchase a Christmas tree permit online for the Magdalena, Mountainair or Mt Taylor Ranger Districts, visit www.recreation.gov/tree-permits and search for the Cibola National Forest Christmas Tree Permits. It is important to carefully read the overview and need-to-know information prior to purchasing the permit. Visitors will also need to set up or log in to a Recreation.gov account to complete the transaction.
For in person Christmas tree permit sales at the Cibola Supervisor’s Office, Magdalena, Mountainair and Mt Taylor Ranger Districts visit www.fs.usda.gov/r03/cibola/offices for current permit sales hours.
Cutting period for permit holders will be from Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27th thru 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.
Fourth graders with an Every Kid Outdoors pass are eligible for a free Christmas tree permit and can apply by entering the pass or voucher number when purchasing a permit (note: a $2.50 reservation fee will be applied when purchasing online).
Smokey on Parade during Christmas