As long as the lights look good and the family's most cherished bulbs and ornaments are on it, I'm fine with not watering the thing and cleaning up sap and needles.
There are a couple of different options for disposing of your Christmas tree in Twin Falls since the holidays are almost over. I am not sure how soon others take down their tree and decorations, but I know mine will be down this week.
The good news is, despite the Badger Fire, there will be Christmas Tree permits issued this year for the Sawtooth National Forest. Permits go on sale November 15th.