Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)

This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.

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- Gila National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)
- Gila National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)
- Gila National Forest , Black Range Ranger District
- Gila National Forest , Gila National Forest All Units
- Gila National Forest , Glenwood Ranger District
- Gila National Forest , Quemado Ranger District
- Gila National Forest , Reserve Ranger District
- Gila National Forest , Silver City Ranger District


Gila National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R3 - Southwestern Region
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Gila National Forest Travel Managment Rule Implementation
EIS
- Road management
- Recreation management
In Progress
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
01/07/2011
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register
05/2013
Expected: 05/2013 10/2013 Lisa Mizuno
575-388-8267
lmizuno@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest is implementing the Travel Management rule, which calls for establishing a system of roads, trails, and areas designated for motorized use; and determining suitable locations for motorized dispersed camping.
Web Link: http://fs.usda.gov/goto/gila/travel
Location: UNIT - Gila National Forest All Units. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron, Grant, Hidalgo, Sierra. LEGAL - Gila National Forest system lands located within all or portions of Townships: 1S to 22S and Range 8W to 21W This project encompasses the entire Gila National Forest. The Forest is located in the southwest quarter of New Mexico
K265EI Community Access TV of Silver City and KOOT FM Repeater on Black Peak
CE
- Special use management In Progress
Scoping Start
11/11/2010
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice
05/2013
Expected: 06/2013 07/2013 John Baumberger
(575) 388-8238
jbaumberger@fs.fed.us
Description: James S. Bumpos wants to construct and use an antenna at Black Peak for a Community Acces TV channel and an FM radio repeater on the Black Peak Communication Site.
Location: UNIT - Gila National Forest All Units. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Grant. LEGAL - NE1/4NE1/4NW1/4 Section 23, T. 16 S., R. 13 W., NMPM. The repeater will be located at the Black Peak Communication Site
Gila National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R3 - Southwestern Region
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Abandoned Mine Closures
CE
- Minerals and Geology On Hold N/A N/A Pat Morrison
575-539-2481
pmorrison@fs.fed.us
Description: Remediation of physical safety hazards at abandone mine features.
Location: UNIT - Glenwood Ranger District, Silver City Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron, Grant. LEGAL - Various mines on Glenwood R.D. and Silver City R.D. Grant Co. and Catron Co. Various mines on Glenwood R.D. and Silver City R.D.
Aldo Leopold CFRP Project
EA
- Fuels management Cancelled N/A N/A Robert Gallardo
575-536-2250
rgallardo@fs.fed.us
Description: Fuels management activities in the Aldo Leopold Wilderness
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=20469
Location: UNIT - Black Range Ranger District, Wilderness Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron, Grant, Sierra. LEGAL - T. 12S R.20W section 14 (center of project area) Aldo Leopold Wilderness east of Forest road 150, west of Black Range Crest
Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation on NFSR 150
EA
- Road management In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
02/01/2013
Expected: 04/2013 10/2013 Rex Null
575-388-8389
rnull@fs.fed.us
Description: Replace or rehabilitate 8 bridges to ensure public safety.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37292
Location: UNIT - Black Range Ranger District, Wilderness Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron, Grant. Structures are located along Forest Road 150 between New Mexico Highway 35 to Beaverhead, NM near NM Highway 59
Upper Mimbres Landscape Assessment
EA
- Forest products
- Watershed management
- Fuels management
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
In Progress
Scoping Start
03/27/2012
Est. Objection Period Legal Notice
06/2013
Expected: 08/2013 10/2013 Robert Gallardo
575-536-2250
rgallardo@fs.fed.us
Description: To improve watershed conditions, range improvement, improve wildlife habitat, and reduce hazardous fuels.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37200
Location: UNIT - Wilderness Ranger District, Silver City Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron, Grant. LEGAL - T-14S R-10, 11 & 12W T-15S R-10, 11 & 12 W T16S R-10, 11, & 12W Covers non-wilderness area on the Wilderness Ranger District and a portion of the Silver City Ranger District.
Whitewater-Baldy Hazard Tree Removal
CE
- Road management Developing Proposal
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice
04/2013
Expected: 05/2013 07/2013 Jeremiah Zamora
575-533-6232
jeremiahzamora@fs.fed.us
Description: Reserve and Glenwood district removal of hazard trees.
Location: UNIT - Glenwood Ranger District, Reserve Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. Along roads, fences and recreation sites within the Whitewater-Baldy Complex burn area.
Gila National Forest , Black Range Ranger District R3 - Southwestern Region
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Corkscrew Erosion Rehabilitation
CE
- Watershed management On Hold N/A N/A Rene Guaderrama
575-894-6677
rguaderrama@fs.fed.us
Description: This project will use rock gabions to rehabilitate gullies near the intersection of NM 59 and Forest Road 4074L
Location: UNIT - Black Range Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. LEGAL - T. 9 S., R. 9 W, Sec. 32 NM 59 and Forest Road 4074L
Elberus Mineral Pat. Access Road
CE
- Special use management On Hold N/A N/A John Baumberger
(575) 388-8238
jbaumberger@fs.fed.us
Description: Special use permit authorizing access to private land
Location: UNIT - Black Range Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Sierra. LEGAL - T11S, R8W, S19 & 30 Blackhawk Gulch in the northern-central portion of the Black Range
Little Red Thinning for Wildlife Habitat Improvement
CE
- Fuels management
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Forest products
Cancelled N/A N/A Rene Guaderrama
575-894-6677
rguaderrama@fs.fed.us
Description: In approximately 5,000 acres, cut 5 acre openings in dense pinyon-juniper woodland to stimulate grass, forb and browse growth. Travel corridors approximately 50-100 foot wide will be left uncut. The area will be accessible for fuelwood gathering.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=30847
Location: UNIT - Black Range Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Sierra. LEGAL - T. 9 S., R. 9 W., Sec. 26-29, 32-35 and T. 10 S., R. 9 W. sec 1-5, 12 North of Winston, NM where highway 59 enters the forest boundary. Project will occur on both sides of the highway.
V + T Environmental Assessment
EA
- Grazing management In Progress
Scoping Start
02/06/2013
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice
04/2013
Expected: 07/2013 09/2013 Sean Brown
575-894-6677
seanbrown@fs.fed.us
Description: Re-authorization of livestock grazing within the V+T allotment on the Black Range Ranger District of the Gila National Forest.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41202
Location: UNIT - Black Range Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron, Sierra. LEGAL - Center of allotment at T. 10S., R. 11W., section 2 15 miles northwest of Winston, New Mexico.
Gila National Forest , Gila National Forest All Units R3 - Southwestern Region
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Catron County (Reserve) Airport
CE
- Special use management On Hold N/A N/A John Baumberger
(575) 388-8238
jbaumberger@fs.fed.us
Description: Construction of the following at the existing permitted airport: nine airplane hangers, taxiway, aprons, beacon, wind cone, lighting aids, higher fencing, drainage culverts, a well and water system, electrical service, septic tank, and restrooms.
Location: UNIT - Reserve Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. LEGAL - SE 1/4 Section 13, T.7 S., R. 19 W., and NW 1/4, SW 1/4 Section 18, T. 7 S., R. 20 W., NMPM. Catron County ( Reserve) Airport along NMSH #12 (adjacent to the junction of NMSH #12 and US Highway 180).
Catron County Public Target Range - Largo Canyon
EA
- Special use management Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start
05/2013
Expected: 07/2013 07/2013 John Baumberger
575-388-8238
jbaumberger@fs.fed.us
Description: Re-issuance of an existing target range in the Reserve, NM area. SW1/4 NE1/4, NW1/4 SE1/4 Section 32, T.6 S., R.18 W., NMPM.
Location: UNIT - Reserve Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. LEGAL - SW1/4 NE1/4, NW1/4 SE1/4 Section 32, T. 6 S., R.18 W., NMPM. Adjacent to Largo Canyon and 1/2 mile northwest of the Tularosa River, approximately 2 miles northeast of Reserve, NM.
Catron County Public Target Range north of Alma. NM
EA
- Special use management Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start
05/2013
Expected: 07/2013 07/2013 John Baumberger
575-388-8238
jbaumberger@fs.fed.us
Description: Re-issuance of an existing target range in the Glenwood, NM area S1/2SE1/4 Section 16, N1/2NE1/4 Section 21, T.10 S., R.20 W., NMPM
Location: UNIT - Glenwood Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. LEGAL - S1/2SE1/4 Section 16, N1/2NE1/4 Section 21, T.10S., R.20W., NMPM. North of the Deep Creek Road, approx. 4 Miles North of Alma, NM
Const of a Comm Tower, Placement of a Propane Generator and Propane Tank & Removal Equpt Shelter
CE
- Special use management Developing Proposal
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice
04/2013
Expected: 05/2013 06/2013 John Baumberger
575-388-8238
jbaumberger@fs.fed.us
Description: Freeport McMoRan is proposing to construct a communication tower for their new radio antennas on Jack's Peak (an approved communication site). Along wit the tower, the Comapny is proposing the placement of a propane generator and propane tank.
Location: UNIT - Silver City Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Grant. LEGAL - Section 8, T. 20 S., R. 15 W., NMPM. Jack's Peak Communication Site
Frank Shaft - Shamrock, Plan of Operation
CE
- Minerals and Geology In Progress
Scoping Start
05/05/2010
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice
05/2013
Expected: 06/2013 06/2013 John Baumberger
(575) 388-8238
jbaumberger@fs.fed.us
Description: Cleaning out to Frank Shaft and removal of the stockpiled earth on the Shamrock #1 & #2 by the Operator Louis Osmer.
Location: UNIT - Silver City Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Grant. LEGAL - Section 22, T.19 S., R. 16 W., NMPM. within the Shamrock #1 & #2 LMCs. The Frank Shaft on the Shamrock #1 & #2 LMCs within the Burro Mountains
Village of Reserve Water System Upgrade
CE
- Special use management In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
05/01/2013
Expected: 06/2013 06/2013 John Baumberger
575-388-8238
jbaumberger@fs.fed.us
Description: Buriial of a second 6" pipeline to be routed alongside the existing permitted pipeline and placement of an additional water storage facility, having a 350,000 gallon capacity.
Location: UNIT - Reserve Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. LEGAL - E 1/2 NE 1/4, Section 11, T.7 S., R. 19 W., NMPM. Along the western edge of the Village of Reserve, New Mexico.
WNMTC Installation and Use of a Fibre Optic Telephone Line between Apache Creek and the Deaf Ranch
CE
- Special use management On Hold N/A N/A John Baumberger
575-388-8238
jbaumberger@fs.fed.us
Description: Western New Mexico Telephone Company is applying to install and use a fibre optic telephone line between the Telephone Company's Office west of Apache Creek, NM and the Deaf Ranch, north of Apache Creek, NM. A portion of this line crosses NFS land.
Location: UNIT - Reserve Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. LEGAL - Sections 5, 28, 29, & 32, T. 5 S., R. 17 W., NMPM. Along the existing WNMTC Sp. Use Permit alignment, between Apache Creek, NM and the Deaf Ranch
Zirkle Special Use Road Access
CE
- Special use management Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start
05/2013
Expected: 07/2013 08/2013 John Baumberger
575-388-8238
jbaumberger@fs.fed.us
Description: The Zirkle's would like to acquire NFSR #4184M as their private land access road to the property they recently purchased.
Location: UNIT - Quemado Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. LEGAL - S1/2 NW1/4, S1/2 NE1/4 Section 3, T. 3 S., R.. 16 W., NMPM. Private lLand Access to the 40 acre parcel located where Lyles Camp Spring is located at. The road is currently numbered NFSR #4184M.
Gila National Forest , Glenwood Ranger District R3 - Southwestern Region
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Cedar Breaks PJ Treatment
CE
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress
Scoping Start
09/15/2010
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice
05/2013
Expected: 06/2013 08/2013 Pat Morrison
575-539-2481
pmorrison@fs.fed.us
Description: Remove pinyon, juniper, and oak from up to 2398 acres of invaded grassland; reduce tree density within up to 1679 acres; and clean a silted tank. This is to improve wildlife habitat.
Location: UNIT - Glenwood Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. LEGAL - T 10s, R 20w, sec 21-28, 33-36; T 11s, R 20w, sec 2-3 Glenwood RD, Gila NF Cedar Breaks
Deep Creek Allotment
EA
- Grazing management Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start
01/2014
Expected: 04/2014 06/2014 Pat Morrison
575-539-2481
pmorrison@fs.fed.us
Description: Authorize livestock grazing with appropriate management to meet resource objectives
Location: UNIT - Glenwood Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. Norhteast of Glenwood, New Mexico
Deep Creek PJ Treatment
CE
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress
Scoping Start
09/15/2010
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice
05/2013
Expected: 06/2013 08/2013 Pat Morrison
575-539-2481
pmorrison@fs.fed.us
Description: Remove pinyon, juniper, and oak from up to 1000 acres ofinvaded grassland and reduce tree density within up to 174ac of woodland to improve forage for wildlife (elk).
Location: UNIT - Glenwood Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. LEGAL - T9s, R19w, sec 31-32; T10s, R 19w, sec 4-8 Glenwood RD, GilaNF, Deep Creek
Dripping Springs Land Exchange
EA
- Land ownership management On Hold N/A N/A John Baumberger
575-388-8238
jbaumberger@fs.fed.us
Description: Proposed land exchange is 80 acres T15S, R21 W, Sec 15 (PVT) for comparable value in T14S, R20W, Sec 13 (USA)
Location: UNIT - Glenwood Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Grant. LEGAL - T14S, R21W, Sections 35 South of Mule Creek, New Mexico
Dry Creek and Holt Gulch Allotments
EA
- Grazing management Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start
06/2013
Expected: 09/2013 11/2013 Pat Morrison
575-539-2481
pmorrison@fs.fed.us
Description: Authorize livestock grazing on allotment with appropriate measures to meet resource objectives
Location: UNIT - Glenwood Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. Southeast of Glenwood, New Mexico
Harve Gulch/Mogollon Allotment
EA
- Grazing management In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
09/01/2009
Expected: 06/2013
Actual: 09/30/2009
08/2013 Pat Morrison
575-539-2481
pmorrison@fs.fed.us
Description: Authorize livestock grazing (may include Mogollon Allotment as possible alternative)
Location: UNIT - Glenwood Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. LEGAL - Township 11 South, Range 20 West Approximately 1/2 mile north of Glenwood, New Mexico
Pueblo Park Campground Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Project
EA
- Fuels management On Hold N/A N/A Pat Morrison
575-539-2481
pmorrison@fs.fed.us
Description: The project proposes to treat approximately 200 acres in and around Pueblo Park Campground to enhance ecological function and reduce hazardous fuels.Hazardous fuels in this area are in the form of an abundance of small trees.Legal T8R21sec23,24,25,26
Location: UNIT - Glenwood Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. LEGAL - Township 8S Range 21W sec 23,24,25,26 NMPM 200 acres in and adjacent to Pueblo Park Campground
Sacaton Wildlife Habitat Improvement
CE
- Fuels management
- Forest products
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
In Progress
Scoping Start
02/28/2008
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice
06/2013
Expected: 08/2013 10/2013 Pat Morrison
575-539-2481
pmorrison@fs.fed.us
Description: The project will allow mechanical treatment of an additional (approx.) 400 acres and prescribed fire on the total 1650ac. The previous Decision allowed only for mechanical treatment on 1250ac. *Project placed back "in progress" since April SOPA*
Web Link: http://fsweb.gila.r3.fs.fed.us/
Location: UNIT - Glenwood Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Grant. LEGAL - T12S, R18W, Sections 32 and 33 and T13s, R18W Sections 4, 5, 8 and 9 Sacaton Creek Mesa between Pine Creek and Sacaton Creek
San Francisco River re-channelization
EA
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Watershed management
On Hold N/A N/A Pat Morrison
575-539-2481
pmorrison@fs.fed.us
Description: Re-channelize 200 feet of river off private land back to forest land.
Location: UNIT - Glenwood Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. LEGAL - Township 10 South, Range 20 West, Secton 29 Alma, New Mexico
Silver Creek Material Area Expansion
EA
- Road management Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start
05/2013
Expected: 08/2013 09/2013 Pat Morrison
575-539-2481
pmorrison@fs.fed.us
Description: Expand the existing material removal area to approx. 20 acres. Material is used for maintenance of improvements, roads, etc. along the Bursum Road (State Highway 159) in Catron Co. Area may be used for slash burning.
Location: UNIT - Glenwood Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. LEGAL - T11s, R18w, sec 5 Bursum Road (state Hwy 159), Approximately 4-5 miles east of the town of Mogollon.
Gila National Forest , Quemado Ranger District R3 - Southwestern Region
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
7 Troughs Hazardous Fuels Reduction
EA
- Fuels management On Hold N/A N/A Janice Stevenson
575-773-4678
jsstevenson@fs.fed.us
Description: thin pinyon juniper stands adjacent to private lands, east of Black Peak.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=30730
Location: UNIT - Quemado Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. LEGAL - Township 3 South, Range 19 West, Sections 13, 14, 23, 24 2 miles East of Black Peak
Gap 2 Wildland Urban Interface
EA
- Fuels management In Progress
Scoping Start
01/06/2010
Est. Objection Period Legal Notice
05/2013
Expected: 06/2013 07/2013 Roger Williams
661-296-9710
rogerwilliams@fs.fed.us
Description: thin vegetation adjacent to private lands near Sombra De Gallo and Agua Fria subdivision.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=30728
Location: UNIT - Quemado Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. LEGAL - T 2 South, R 17 West Sec. 23, 24, 25, 26, 35, 36, T 2 South R 16 West Sec. 19, 30, 31, T 3 South R 17 West Sec. 1, 2 private lands adjacent to Agua Fria Creek.
Mangas Electronic Site
EA
- Fuels management On Hold N/A N/A Janice Stevenson
575-773-4678
jsstevenson@fs.fed.us
Description: thin vegetation adjacent to Electronic site
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=30729
Location: UNIT - Quemado Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. LEGAL - Township 3 South, Range 14 West, Section 16 Mangas Electronic site
Spring Canyon / Hay Canyon Pipeline
CE
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Grazing management
- Watershed management
Developing Proposal
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice
12/2013
Expected: 02/2014 05/2014 Monte Topmiller
505-773-4678
mtopmiller@fs.fed.us
Description: Install pipeline from overflow water system from the Spring Canyon Subdivision to provide water for wildlife and livestock in the Middle and West pastures of Agua Fria Allotment.
Location: UNIT - Quemado Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. LEGAL - Township 1 South, Range 17 West, sections 2, 3, & 11 Project is located 6 miles west of the village of Quemado, NM within Catron County.
Gila National Forest , Reserve Ranger District R3 - Southwestern Region
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Black Bob Riparian Exclosure
CE
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
05/01/2013
Expected: 05/2013 06/2013 Aaron Baldridge
575-533-6231
abaldridge@fs.fed.us
Description: Install riparian exclosure fence to facilitate watershed, fish habitat and riparian restoration by excluding livestock from the perennial San Francisco River except at designated water access locations.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41783
Location: UNIT - Reserve Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. Project is located along the San Francisco River north of Reserve, NM
Burro Forest Restoration Project
EA
- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Watershed management
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Fuels management
In Progress
Scoping Start
05/04/2011
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice
09/2013
Expected: 10/2013 12/2013 Justin Schofer
575-533-6231
jschofer@fs.fed.us
Description: Thinning of Pinyon-Juniper, Ponderosa Pine, and Mixed Conifer. Grassland restoration.
Location: UNIT - Reserve Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. LEGAL - T7S,-8S, R16W-17W 25 Miles SE of Reserve
Stanford Road permit
CE
- Special use management On Hold N/A N/A John Baumberger
575-388-8238
jbaumberger@fs.fed.us
Description: Issuance of a special use permit to use and maintain an existing road (approximately 0.2 miles) to provide access to private property
Location: UNIT - Reserve Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. LEGAL - S24, T7S R20W by Rancho Grande Estates, Reserve NM
Trujilo Road Easement
CE
- Special use management On Hold N/A N/A John Baumberger
505-388-8238
jbaumberger@fs.fed.us
Description: Issuance of a Special Use permit to provide access to private property
Location: UNIT - Reserve Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Catron. LEGAL - T 6 S R 18 W, Sec 2 Adjacent to private land
Gila National Forest , Silver City Ranger District R3 - Southwestern Region
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Elias Road Association - Private Land Access
CE
- Special use management In Progress
Scoping Start
05/14/2011
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice
06/2013
Expected: 07/2013 07/2013 John Baumberger
(575) 388-8238
jbaumberger@fs.fed.us
Description: Providing an access road across NFS land to private land.
Location: UNIT - Silver City Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Grant. LEGAL - T.17 S., R. 13 W., Section 27 Access to private property at the end of Elias Road.
PNM Electric Transmission Powerline - Burro Mt. to Lordsburg
CE
- Special use management In Progress
Scoping Start
07/02/2002
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice
05/2013
Expected: 06/2013 06/2013 John Baumberger
575-388-8238
jbaumberger@fs.fed.us
Description: Reissuance of a permit for an existing, approximately 8 -mile powerline.
Location: UNIT - Silver City Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Grant. LEGAL - S1, T22S R17W, S35, T21S R17W, S12-15, 21, 22, 28-31 T21S R16W Southern end of the Burro Mountains, northwest of Highway 90,
PNM Gila Valley Powerlines
CE
- Special use management In Progress
Scoping Start
06/28/2007
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice
05/2013
Expected: 06/2013 06/2013 John Baumberger
575-388-8238
jbaumberger@fs.fed.us
Description: Reissuance of a permit for existing power lines in various locations in the Gila Valley
Location: UNIT - Silver City Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Grant. LEGAL - various townships various locations in the Gila Valley area
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