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 Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Trail Management; Travel Management |
| Hale Lake Area Management Project | Decision Signed Date: 01/13/2021 |
| Forests | Lincoln National Forest |
| Districts | Smokey Bear Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |