Cloudcroft Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project
The purpose of this project is to reduce hazardous fuels and improve forest health and resiliency and promote species diversity for approx. 3000 acres surrounding Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) of Cloudcroft, NM.
Project Summary
Current Status:
Developing Proposal
Location Summary:
The proposed treatment area will be approximately 1.5 miles of the Wildland Urban Interface surrounding Cloudcroft community and neighboring communities.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 09/2026 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 12/2026 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 03/2027 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.3 (9)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Sacramento Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Forest Products; Fuels Management
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels)
Forests:
Lincoln National Forest
Districts:
Sacramento Ranger District
States:
New Mexico
Counties:
Otero
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Caleb Finch
P.O. Box 288
Cloudcroft, NM 88317
575-682-5310
caleb.finch@usda.gov
Last Updated: 4/9/2026