The Reserve Ranger District, Gila National Forest is planning on igniting 355 acres broadcast burning located east of the Reserve Airstrip and adjacent to Rancho Grande Subdivision. The prescribed burn is tentatively scheduled for late February-March when desired weather and fire conditions permit. The project should be completed within a 3-5 day period. The Reserve WUI Prescribed Burn is a Wildland/Urban Interface Fuel Reduction treatment for the protection of the public, firefighters, property, homes, and other structures. The prescribed fire will also reduce the risk of wildfire spread to and from the surrounding area.
Reserve WUI (Airstrip Burn Unit) is located on the Reserve Ranger District within the Gila National Forest, approximately seven (7) miles southwest of Reserve along the east side of NM Highway 12 between Five Bar Subdivision and Rancho Grande Subdivision.