Archive for April 10, 2012

PSA: Drawing System To Be Used For Issuing Wood Permits On Sandia Ranger District

Received from Karen Takai, Sandia Ranger District

TIJERAS, NM – March 30, 2012 – Due to the high demand, the Sandia Ranger District will be offering a one-time random drawing system, as we have over the last few years, to be used for issuing firewood cutting permits in the Sandia Mountains. Individuals will have an opportunity to submit their name and phone number by visiting, calling or faxing the information to the Sandia Ranger District

ON May 1, 2012 from 7:30am – 4:00pm.

(Before or after this date will not be excepted).

The Sandia Ranger District office address is 11776 Hwy 337, Tijeras, NM.

Phone:             505-281-3304 ext 0

Fax:                  505-281-1176

Sandia Fuelwood Drawing Basic Information

  • Submit your information, Name & Phone Number, on  May 1, 2012 from 7:30am-4:00pm at the Sandia RD office.
  • You Can: Call, Fax or Stop In with the information (see above for contact numbers)
  • By entering the Fuelwood Drawing there is no guarantee to be drawn.
  • Only 1 entry per household.
  • If drawn: 2 cord limit @ $10/cord.
  • Permit is activated on the day you are called. You have 14 days to remove the wood. NO EXTENSIONS
  • Fuelwood will be green, cut down in very long pieces, but not bucked up.
  • If individuals who applied during the initial drawing fail to respond when contacted additional names will be drawn. We recommend you use a phone number that you can be reached at all times.
  • You will NOT be called again.

For more information contact the Sandia Ranger District 505-281-3304.