Environmental Assessment Completed

Hale Lake Area Management

Lincoln National Forest Lincoln, New Mexico Smokey Bear Ranger District

The Smokey Bear Ranger District is proposing changes to the management of lands near Hale Lake that would improve the access to a variety of recreation uses within the Hale Lake area, while addressing issues with travel management and recreation.

Location

The Hale Lake area is located east of Ruidoso Downs, south of Hwy 70.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/09/2019
2
Comment Period
07/22/2020
3
Objection Period Start
09/18/2020
4
Decision
01/2021 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
02/2021 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityDispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Trail Management; Travel Management
Hale Lake Area Management ProjectDecision Signed Date: 01/13/2021
ForestsLincoln National Forest
DistrictsSmokey Bear Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Road managementRecreation management