Decision Memo Completed

Pueblo Park Fuelbreaks

Gila National Forest Catron, New Mexico Glenwood Ranger District

Create a linear shaded fuelbreak consisting of mechanical and hand thinning followed by prescribed fire. Future maintenance would be required.

Location

Located west of U.S. Highway 180 and just north of Catron County Road C-013

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/23/2025
2
Comment Period
10/07/2025
3
Decision
12/2025 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
05/2026 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.3(11)
Special Authority2021 Infrastructure: Fuel Break Ce
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels)
Pueblo Park FuelbreaksDecision Signed Date: 12/16/2025
ForestsGila National Forest
DistrictsGlenwood Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT. 8 S., R. 21 W., Sections 4, 5, 7, 8, 16-18
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels management