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New Mexico Fireworks Buying Age (2026)
Info: In New Mexico you must be 16 to buy fireworks — it is unlawful to sell them to anyone under 16, or to anyone who is intoxicated (NMSA 60-2C-8).
InfoVerified Jul 30, 2026
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