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New Mexico Allowed Firework Types (2026)

Conditional: New Mexico allows ground and handheld sparkling devices (fountains, ground spinners, sparklers, torches, wheels) plus certain aerials (Roman candles, mines, shells, helicopters, missile and stick rockets) and ground audible (firecrackers, chasers), though cities may ban the aerial and ground-audible categories, especially in drought.

ConditionalVerified Jul 30, 2026

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Allowed Firework Types in states bordering New Mexico

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

ArizonaRestricted
Arizona allows ground and novelty fireworks only: cylindrical and cone fountains, ground spinners, illuminating torches, wheels, plus novelties (snappers, party poppers, snakes, smoke, sparklers). All aerial and exploding fireworks — bottle rockets and sky rockets, firecrackers, aerial shells — are prohibited.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: azleg.gov · Full Arizona rule →
ColoradoRestricted
Colorado allows ground and novelty fireworks only: fountains, wheels, ground spinners, sparklers, snakes, and novelties. Firecrackers, bottle rockets, Roman candles, and any aerial or exploding device are prohibited statewide.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: dfpc.colorado.gov · Full Colorado rule →
OklahomaConditional
Oklahoma permits consumer fireworks including aerial cakes, Roman candles, fountains, sparklers, and firecrackers, though local city ordinances may still restrict specific types or use. As of May 20, 2026 (SB 1948, the Rocket's Red Glare Act), bottle rockets and stick-mounted skyrockets are also legal statewide and are no longer prohibited.
Verified Jun 8, 2026 · Source: oklahoma.gov · Full Oklahoma rule →
TexasPermitted
Texas permits full consumer 1.4G fireworks where they are allowed — aerials, firecrackers, Roman candles, missiles, fountains and sparklers (CPSC-compliant) — but local jurisdictions may narrow this.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: tdi.texas.gov · Full Texas rule →
UtahConditional
Utah permits ground and aerial 1.4G "state-approved" fireworks — fountains, ground spinners, sparklers, and aerial cakes and multi-shot devices up to 500 grams. Prohibited: firecrackers, bottle rockets, single aerial shells/mortars, and similar.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: firemarshal.utah.gov · Full Utah rule →

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