Decision Memo Completed

Sierra County 911 Emergency Communications Sites

Gila National Forest Sierra, New Mexico Gila National Forest All Units

Issue special use permit to Sierra County for the use of Emory Pass and Lookout Mountain to improve 911 emergency communications

Location

Emory Pass Electronic Site is located approximately 8 miles west of Kingston, NM; Lookout Mtn Site is located approximately 9 miles west of Winston, NM.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/07/2021
2
Decision
05/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2025 (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
Sierra County 911 Emergency Communications SitesDecision Signed Date: 05/20/2025
ForestsGila National Forest
DistrictsBlack Range Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT16S R9W Sec. 15; T11S R9W Sec 18
Special use management