Categorical Exclusion Completed

South Baldy Fuels Reduction

Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands Socorro, New Mexico Magdalena Ranger District

Activities would include the use of hand thinning and hand piling to meet prescription objectives. Pile and broadcast burning will occur. All prescribed fire activities are analyzed in a separate NEPA document under the Magdalena Mountains Timber Stand and Wildlife Habitat Improvement Project.

Location

Langmuir Research Site, Magdalena Mountains

Project timeline

1
NEPA Start Date
6/18/2026
2
Finding/Decision Date
7/7/2026

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical ExclusionUSDA-47d-USFS
Decision Signed Date7/7/2026
Fuels management