Categorical Exclusion Developing Proposal

Western NM Telecommunications 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

Both locations are located Southeast of the town Magdalena; Lat: 34.043744 Lon: -107.214114

Project timeline

1
NEPA Start Date
5/7/2026
2
Finding/Decision Date

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical ExclusionUSDA-27d-USFS
Special use management