Sandia Cave NHL Improvements Project has been designed to help the Sandia Ranger District manage the site at a level commensurate with the current visitation demands that are increasingly impacting the safety, environment, and visitor experience.
Location
The Sandia Cave parking lot/trailhead is located approximately 2.4 miles south of the forest boundary to the east side of NM 165. The cave is located at the end of the trail (0.5 miles)
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
06/02/2025
2
Decision
01/2026 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
01/2026 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1); 32.2 (22), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(22) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Developed Site Management; Heritage Resource Management; Trail Management; Special Area Management |
| Forests | Cibola National Forest |
| Districts | Sandia Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T12N R5E Sec 22 |