National Park Service planning controlled burns in Valles Caldera

National Park Service planning controlled burns in Valles Caldera

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) — The National Park Service is gearing up for controlled burns around the Valles Caldera National Preserve. The burns are scheduled to begin Nov. 3. New Mexico Gas Company offers energy efficient rebates and savings The fires are meant to clear out overgrown brush and hazardous fuels. The NPS says smoke may be visible from Highway 4 and surrounding communities. According to fire officials, people with smoke sensitivities …

National Park Service To Conduct Prescribed Fire Burns At Valles Caldera National Preserve Beginning Around Nov. 3

NPS News: JEMEZ SPRINGS — National Park Service (NPS) fire staff from the Pueblo Parks Fire Group are planning to begin winter pile burning operations within the South Mountain, San Antonio, and Cerro Pinyon project areas of Valles Caldera National Preserve beginning on or around Nov. 3. Burning activities will continue throughout the winter months as weather and fuel conditions allow, and ignitions will occur only when adequate snow cover or mo…