Lincoln Forest to burn slash piles

ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (KRQE) - Smoke will likely be rising from the Lincoln National Forest over the next month as recent rains make possible the burning of slash piles from thinning projects.

The plan targets several piles:

• Railsplitter Pile south of Weed
   
• Sawmill Pile five miles south of Cloudcroft near Upper Karr Canyon
   
• Administrative sites around Cloudcroft, Apache Point and Mayhill

No dates have been given for the burns with forest managers saying they will occur as weather and resources allow. Signs will be posted along roadways that may be affected by smoke.

In particular residents of Cloudcroft, Mayhill and Weed may see and smell smoke for the duration of the burns.