Decision Memo Developing Proposal

Red Rocks Oil and Gas LLC. La Jara 12-7 #001H

Carson National Forest Rio Arriba, New Mexico Jicarilla Ranger District

Red Rocks Oil and Gas LLC is proposing to construct, operate, and ultimately abandon and reclaim, a natural gas well pad, water and gas pipeline within an existing pipeline corridor, and associated facilities on the Jicarilla Ranger District

Location

The proposed project would be located on La Jara Mesa running north-south between Boundary Canyon and Vaqueros Canyon, on the south side of US Hwy 64.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/2025 (Estimated)
2
Decision
01/1970 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2025 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.3 (3)
Special AuthorityOil & Gas - Sec. 390, Energy Policy Act Of 2005 (Sec 390)
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityNatural Gas
Decision Decided Date06/17/2026
ForestsCarson National Forest
DistrictsJicarilla Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNew Mexico Principal Meridian T.29N R.4W Sect. 12 and 11
Minerals and geology