Decision Memo Completed

Enchanted Forest Ski Area Yurt Installation

Carson National Forest Taos, New Mexico Carson National Forest All Units

Installation of three yurts: one 24 ft yurt as a warming hut and event location, two 20 ft yurts as overnight rentals. Amend the existing permit to include the new yurts and expand operating season for overnight rentals from winter only to year-round

Location

Within the Enchanted Forest Ski Area permit boundary near the Town of Red River

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/17/2012
2
Comment Period
05/17/2012
3
Decision
09/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
10/2012 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Enchanted Forest Ski area Yurt Installation Project Decision MemoDecision Signed Date: 09/07/2012 Legal Notice Date: 09/13/2012
ForestsCarson National Forest
DistrictsQuesta Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT. 28N, R. 15E, Sections 4 and 6; T. 29N, R. 15E, Section 32
Special use management