Trujillo Park and Tierra Blanca Project Addition
This proposal would expand the project area boundary for the Trujillo Park and Tierra Blanca project area by adding approximately 700 acres in order to ensure more favorable holding features for prescribed fire.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Project is located along the eastern slope of the Black Range, south of Kingston, NM to Tierra Blanca Peak, east to the forest boundary.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 09/02/2025 |
| Decision | 10/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 09/2026 (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:
Gila National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Fuels Management
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels)
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Trujillo Park and Tierra Blanca Project Addition
Decision Signed Date: 10/10/2025
Forests:
Gila National Forest
Districts:
Black Range Ranger District
States:
New Mexico
Counties:
Sierra
Legal Land Description:
T16S, R8W Sec. 17, 20, 29, 32 and T17S, R8W Sec. 8, 16, 17
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Anthony James
3005 E. Camino del Bosque
Silver City, NM 88061-7863
575-894-6677
anthony.james@usda.gov
Last Updated: 10/21/2025