Decision Memo Completed

Sacaton Airstrip Facility Improvements

Gila National Forest Grant, New Mexico Glenwood Ranger District

Proposal is to develop the Rain Creek Trailhead parking area & improve experience of visitors to Sacaton Airstrip and Rain Creek Trailhead. Proposal includes single vault toilet & shaded picnic area. NOTE:OCT 6th-Extended comment period on proposal.

Location

Proposed location is at the Rain Creek Trailhead which is located at the northern termini of Forest Road 4077W. Project location is approximately 16 miles northwest of Cliff, NM.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/22/2023
2
Decision
10/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2024 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (21), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(21); 32.2 (22), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(22)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityDeveloped Site Management; Facility Improvements/Construction; Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Facility Maintenance
Sacaton Airstrip Facility ImprovementsDecision Signed Date: 10/20/2023
ForestsGila National Forest
DistrictsGlenwood Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT. 13S R. 18W Sec. 11
Recreation managementFacility management