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Prescribed burns scheduled for Gila National Forest
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk Dave Burge , as published by KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· August 1, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The site is located off Sheridan Ridge Road, also known as Catron County Road 54.
The Gila National Forest has announced plans for prescribed fire operations. These operations are scheduled to take place at the Sheridan slash disposal site. The site is located off Sheridan Ridge Road, also known as Catron County Road 54.
The prescribed fires are planned between August 3 and September 30. Further details about the prescribed fire operations are available from the Gila National Forest. The purpose of these burns is to reduce overgrown vegetation, but additional information can be found through the national forest's announcement.
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Category: safety Published: August 1, 2026 Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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