ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The U.S. Forest Service regularly works to remove dead trees and other would-be fuels in order to prevent large wildfires. Now, they are asking the public to weigh in on a proposal for fuel reduction in the north Sandia mountains.
The plan is to address nearly 3,000 acres of land in the Sandia Ranger District, and in Bernalillo and Sandoval Counties. The Forest Service says the project would reduce wildfire risk to nearby communities and restore forest structure.
The deadline to submit comments is May 3, 2024. Comments can be sent online at this link. You can also call the project lead, Brittany Lewellen at 505-274-4519 during business hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) Monday through Friday.
