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New Mexico Fireworks Permit Rules (2026)

Conditional: In New Mexico, permissible consumer fireworks are legal (firecrackers, aerial spinners, and missile rockets are not).

ConditionalVerified Jun 7, 2026

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In New Mexico, permissible consumer fireworks are legal (firecrackers, aerial spinners, and missile rockets are not). Retail permits run through the State Fire Marshal, and the Governor may temporarily ban fireworks during drought. Municipalities may restrict aerial and ground-audible devices.

Official source: srca.nm.gov →

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Fireworks Permit Rules in states bordering New Mexico

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

ArizonaConditional
In Arizona, permissible ground-based consumer fireworks may be used during designated seasonal windows around July 4 and New Year's without a personal permit. Local jurisdictions may restrict further, and some cities prohibit consumer fireworks entirely.
Verified Jun 7, 2026 · Source: azleg.gov · Full Arizona rule →
ColoradoConditional
In Colorado, only non-aerial consumer fireworks (fountains, sparklers, ground spinners) are legal statewide; no personal permit is required for those. Aerials and firecrackers are prohibited, sellers must be state-licensed, and local fire bans frequently prohibit even legal items.
Verified Jun 7, 2026 · Source: dfpc.colorado.gov · Full Colorado rule →
OklahomaConditional
In Oklahoma, consumer fireworks are legal without a personal permit, and bottle rockets are legal statewide unless a local jurisdiction bans them. Retailers must be licensed and hold a sales-tax permit. Cities may impose additional restrictions; under SB 1948 (effective May 20, 2026) counties may not restrict certain private noncommercial displays.
Verified Jun 8, 2026 · Source: oklahoma.gov · Full Oklahoma rule →
TexasPermitted
In Texas, no state permit is needed to buy or set off consumer fireworks, though city or county ordinances often ban discharge inside limits.
Verified Jun 5, 2026 · Source: tdi.texas.gov · Full Texas rule →
UtahConditional
In Utah, there is no permit to set off consumer fireworks, but use is limited to tight date windows and prohibited in wildfire-restricted areas that cities or counties designate.
Verified Jun 5, 2026 · Source: firemarshal.utah.gov · Full Utah rule →

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