Decision Memo Completed

Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort Improvements

Carson National Forest Taos, New Mexico Camino Real Ranger District

Construction of new ski trails, including tree-clearing and grading; improvement and widening of existing trails; installation of new children's ski school yurt and gas and electric utilities; and installation of a powerline to the Ski Team yurt.

Location

All proposed activities are located within Sipapu Ski Area's existing Special Use Permit boundary, on the south side of NM State Highway 518.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/07/2018
2
Decision
06/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2018 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort ImprovementsDecision Signed Date: 06/05/2018
ForestsCarson National Forest
DistrictsCamino Real Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT. 22N, R. 13E, Section 10, NMPM
Special use management