Magdalena Mountains Timber Stand and Wildlife Habitat Improvement Project
This project purpose is to enhance wildlife habitat by reintroducing fire as a natural process, to reduce fuels in areas at high risk of catastrophic wildfire and to build fuel breaks in strategic locations for fire fighter safety.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Magdalena Mountain Range of the Cibola National Forest and Grasslands.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 04/25/2025 |
| Decision | 08/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 10/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Magdalena Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Forest Products; Fuels Management
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Magdalena Mountains Timber Stand and Wildlife Habitat Improvement Project
Decision Signed Date: 08/25/2025
Forests:
Cibola National Forest
Districts:
Magdalena Ranger District
States:
New Mexico
Counties:
Socorro
Legal Land Description:
T2S R3W, T2S R4W, T3S R4W, T4S R2W, T4S R3W, T4S R4W, T5S R3W, & T5S R4W; New Mexico Principal Meridian
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Gennaro Falco
Box 45
Magdalena, NM 87825
505-469-2440
gennaro.falco@usda.gov
Last Updated: 9/9/2025