SILVER CITY, N.M., Feb. 12, 2015 - As part of a continuing program to reduce hazardous fuels, improve forest health and enhance wildlife habitat, fire managers are preparing to conduct a prescribed fire around the Bar Six area beginning late February and continuing into April 2015. This project is a 650-acre broadcast burn, less than one mile southwest of the Flying A subdivision and approximately 12 miles southwest of Silver City, N.M. off Forest Road (FR) 851, also called Red Rock Road, and FR 118.

The project area will be signed and posted for public safety. Smoke will be noticeable during days of ignitions and may linger at night and early morning. The objectives are to reduce wildfire threat by removing fuels created from past and ongoing thinning projects and improve wildlife habitat.

A community meeting to provide information about the project will be held at the Tyrone Volunteer Fire Department, Flying A station off FR 851, Monday, Feb. 17 at 5:30 p.m.

Further information may be obtained by contacting Randy Gomez, District Fire Management Officer or Fabian Montano, Fuels Specialist at (575) 388-8201.