Christmas Tree Farms in New Mexico
Our own directory has no New Mexico farm listings yet. Christmas trees are certainly grown here, though: USDA counted 41 New Mexico farms with trees in production in 2022. Use the state resources below to find a farm, and if you run one, submit a free listing.
- 41 farms with Christmas trees in production
- 729 acres planted in Christmas trees
- 2,693 trees harvested in 2022 (+187.1% vs 2017)
- Ranked #41 of all US states by trees cut
Top New Mexico counties (2022 census; counties USDA withholds as (D) cannot appear):
| County | Trees cut | Farms | Acres |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mora | 2,105 | 11 | 312 |
| Taos | 34 | 4 | 121 |
| Rio Arriba | 7 | 6 | 24 |
Source: USDA NASS 2022 Census of Agriculture, Table 35. See all state statistics.
- No grower association; national forest permits ($5-$15) and BLM pinyon/juniper permits are the main channel. See how forest cutting permits work and recreation.gov/tree-permits.
Cut your own in a national forest
These New Mexico forests sold personal-use cutting permits for the 2025 season (recreation.gov adds a $2.50 online fee; prices and dates change each season):
| Forest | Permit price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe NF | $10 | limit 3 trees/household |
| Carson NF | $5-$15 by height | $5 under 10 ft, $15 up to 20 ft |
| Cibola NF | $10-$15 | max 2 trees/household |
| Lincoln NF | $10 | |
| Gila NF | $5 |
Read the rules first: how forest cutting permits work.
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