Decision Memo Completed

Perk Ridge Unauthorized Road Closure Project

Lincoln National Forest Lincoln, New Mexico Smokey Bear Ranger District

The Lincoln National Forest, Smokey Bear Ranger District is proposing to place a gate and/or large boulders at the forest boundary along Perk Ridge to prevent entry by ATV's and other vehicles via an unauthorized, user created route.

Location

The site is located in Ruidoso, NM, near a private road that branches off of Perk Canyon Road, and is adjacent to private land.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/08/2019
2
Decision
04/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2019 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (20), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(20)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityRoad Decommissioning
Perk Ridge Unauthorized Road Closure ProjectDecision Signed Date: 04/23/2019
ForestsLincoln National Forest
DistrictsSmokey Bear Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionThe legal location is L1 and SE 1/4 of NW 1/4 of Sec 20, T11S R13E.
Road management