SILVER CITY, NM - Silver City Ranger District fire management personnel are planning to burn slash piles beginning Jan. 12 and continuing until Feb. 28 2016 as conditions allow. The piles are located along Forest Road 149, (Meadow Creek Road) approximately five miles north of Pinos Altos. The objective of the prescribed burning is to reduce hazardous fuels.
Smoke will be visible in the areas where the burns are being conducted and may linger at night and early morning, but normally will decrease as temperatures rise during the day. The area will be signed and posted for public awareness. Please drive slowly and be alert to personnel and equipment while traveling in this location.
Further information may be obtained by contacting Pete Valenzuela, Prevention Technician, 575388-8201.