Decision Memo In Progress

Recreation Facilities Decommission

Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands Cibola; McKinley, New Mexico Mount Taylor Ranger District

The Mt Taylor Ranger District proposes to decommission several developed recreation infrastructures that are no longer needed and/or exhibit safety hazard. Decommissioning projects include structures near McGaffey CG and Sawyer in the Zuni Mtns.

Location

The project areas for the decommissioning activities are within McGaffey CG and a site near Sawer along NFSR50 on National Forest System land in McKinley and Cibola Counties.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/16/2024
2
Decision
01/2026 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
02/2026 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (22), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(22)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityDeveloped Site Management; Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Facility Maintenance
ForestsCibola National Forest
DistrictsMount Taylor Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT13N,R16W, sec 18 T11N,R13W, sec 10, nw1/4
Recreation managementFacility management