The proposed action is to create and maintain shaded fuelbreaks that modify or remove vegetation to promote safe and effective firefighting in and around the wildland urban interfaces of Silver City and Pinos Altos, NM
Location
Project is located around Silver City, Little Walnut, and Pinos Altos, NM
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
08/15/2025
2
Decision
02/2026 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2026 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.3(11) |
| Special Authority | 2021 Infrastructure: Fuel Break Ce |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels) |
| Sentinel Fuelbreak Project | Decision Signed Date: 02/11/2026 |
| Forests | Gila National Forest |
| Districts | Silver City Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Sec. 3, 4, 8-10, 17-20, and 29 T. 17 S. R. 14 W., Sec. 25, 26, 29, and 30-34 T. 16 S. R. 14 W., and Sec. 28-30 T. 16 S. R. 13 W |