Categorical Exclusion Developing Proposal

Western New Mexico Fiber

Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands Socorro, New Mexico Magdalena Ranger District

Western NM Tel requests approval to attach new fiber lines to existing overhead phone lines in the Magdalena Ranger District, specifically along Hop Canyon and Patterson Canyon rights‑of‑way.

Location

T 3 S, R 4 W, encompassing portions of Sec 2 and 13, NM Principal Meridian, iprn the State of NM. Specifically, the project includes and Lot 7 of Sec 2; as well as the of Section 13, T3 S, 4 W, NM P

Project timeline

1
NEPA Start Date
5/6/2026
2
Finding/Decision Date

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical ExclusionUSDA-27d-USFS
Special use management