Albuquerque Area Christmas Tree Farms

Nothing conjures the holiday season like a fresh Christmas tree, and finding Christmas tree farms in Albuquerque or a place to cut your own live tree can create lasting memories. Visit an Albuquerque area spot to cut down your own Christmas tree from a nearby national forest, and start a memorable tradition with your family. Although getting out to cut down your own tree at a tree farm is no longer an option, it's still possible to cut one down, which helps manage the forest. Enjoy the day with hot chocolate and don't forget to bundle up!

Updated for 2012.

The Santa Fe National Forest offers tree cutting permits in the Jemez district starting November 19 until prior to Christmas, December 23. The Jemez area is close to Albuquerque and makes for a pleasant day outing. Purchase a permit at the Walatowa Center or Jemez District office and travel to designated areas of the national forest to cut a tree. Trees are $10 per family for trees up to 10 feet; two tags for taller trees. Certain restrictions apply.
The district office is open Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Jemez Pueblo Walatowa Visitor Center
State Highway 4
Jemez, NM
Christmas tres sales and cutting begin Monday, November 19.

Open seven days a week from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; winter hours (Dec) 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
(505) 438-5300
Jemez Ranger District

Tree cutting is available for the 2012 holiday season begins November 14 for the Magdalena and Mt. Taylor districts, running through December 24. Purchase a permit and travel to a designated area to cut your tree. Certain restrictions apply. Permits are $10 for trees up to 10 feet, with $1 additional per foot over 10 feet. Permits are limited to one per household.

Christmas tree cutting will also be allowed in the Mount Taylor and Magdalena districts for 2012 beginning November 14.
Maps can be downloaded for the Magdalena District and the Mount Taylor district.

Cibola National Forest
2113 Osuna Road NE
Albuquerque, NM
(505) 346-3900
Cibola National Forest