NW New Mexico News

BLM offers fuelwood permit sales in northern New Mexico  

SANTA FE, N.M. – In order to assist the public with obtaining fuelwood permits for Bureau of Land Management (BLM) managed lands, the BLM in coordination with the US Forest Service, will offer in person fuelwood permit sales at the Canjilon Ranger District office on June 28, 2022, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The Canjilon Ranger District is located at 358 State Rd 115 Canjilon, New Mexico.

Things to know before arrival:  

·        Fuelwood permits are $12 per cord. Exact change is required.

·        Customers must present a valid drivers license to purchase a permit.

·        Permits cover dead and down forest products in designated areas only.  

·        Fuelwood permits and haul tags are valid for 30 days after purchase date.  

Fire restrictions are in effect throughout BLM New Mexico managed lands. Below are two specific restrictions that fuelwood permit holders should know:  

·        Operating a chainsaw or any other internal or external combustion engine without a U.S. Department of Agriculture or Society of Automotive Engineers approved spark arrester properly installed and working, a chemical pressurized fire extinguisher of not less than 8 ounces capacity by weight, and one round point shovel with an overall length of at least 36 inches.  

·         Possessing or using a motor vehicle off roads, except routes in areas open to off-highway vehicle travel and except when parking in an area devoid of vegetation within 10 feet of the roadway.

Fire restrictions may change. To stay aware of current BLM New Mexico fire restrictions, visit https://www.blm.gov/.../regi.../new-mexico/fire-restrictions.

For more information on BLM New Mexico’s fuelwood permit sales, to includes rules and regulation, visit: https://www.blm.gov/new-mexico-wood-cutting-permits. Fuelwood permits are also available for sale, online at: https://forestproducts.blm/gov.

For more information, please contact Elyssa Fernandez, BLM Taos Forester at 575-751-4752.  

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The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

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