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New Mexico Where to Buy Fireworks (2026)

Permitted: Most consumer fireworks are sold at licensed New Mexico retailers and seasonal stands, and counties and cities may restrict them during drought.

PermittedVerified Jun 5, 2026

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Official source: dhsem.nm.gov →

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Where to Buy Fireworks in states bordering New Mexico

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

ArizonaRestricted
Arizona retailers may sell only ground ("permissible") fireworks — fountains, sparklers and snakes; aerials and firecrackers aren't sold to consumers, and cities may bar even these.
Verified Jun 5, 2026 · Source: azleg.gov · Full Arizona rule →
ColoradoRestricted
Colorado retailers may sell consumers only non-aerial, non-explosive fireworks — fountains and sparklers; aerials and firecrackers aren't sold at retail, and localities may restrict further.
Verified Jun 5, 2026 · Source: dfpc.colorado.gov · Full Colorado rule →
OklahomaPermitted
Consumer fireworks are sold at licensed Oklahoma retailers and stands — year-round since May 20, 2026 under Senate Bill 1948 — but many cities still ban or restrict use by local ordinance. Bottle rockets are legal statewide.
Verified Jun 8, 2026 · Source: oklahoma.gov · Full Oklahoma rule →
TexasPermitted
The full consumer fireworks line is sold at licensed Texas stands — mostly outside city limits — during the June 24 to July 4 and December 20 to January 1 seasons.
Verified Jun 5, 2026 · Source: tdi.texas.gov · Full Texas rule →
UtahPermitted
Consumer fireworks, including aerials, are sold at licensed Utah stands during seasonal windows, but use is limited to tight date ranges around July 4, July 24 and New Year.
Verified Jun 5, 2026 · Source: firemarshal.utah.gov · Full Utah rule →

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