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New Mexico Blaze Orange Requirements (2026)
Permitted: New Mexico does not require blaze orange by state law (strongly encouraged); 144 sq in is required on military reservations, 244 sq in for firearm elk on Valles Caldera.
PermittedVerified Jun 18, 2026
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