Decision Memo Completed

Lincoln County Telecommunications Site

Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands Lincoln, New Mexico Mountainair Ranger District

Lincoln County are requesting to construct a new telecommunication tower at existing Lot 5 on Gallinas Peak communication site. The new construction will consist of tower, equipment shelter, generator and propane tank and possible a fence.

Location

Located off Forest Service Road 102 West of the town of Corona.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/03/2024
2
Decision
08/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2024 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Lincoln County Telecommunications SiteDecision Signed Date: 08/22/2024
ForestsCibola National Forest
DistrictsMountainair Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTown 1S, Range 11E, Section 4&9 New Mexico Principal Meridian
Special use management