Decision Memo Completed

Central New Mexico Electric Coop Capilla Transmission Line

Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands Torrance, New Mexico Mountainair Ranger District

Proposal to convert existing aerial transmission line to sub-surface. Includes removal of 33 power poles and installation of approximately 4,224 feet of sub-surface line along the existing right-of-way adjacent to CR B067.

Location

Along the existing right-of-way near CR B067, Capilla Peak Road from the NFS boundary to Capilla Peak

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/28/2024
2
Decision
09/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2025 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityElectric Transmission; Special Use Authorizations
Central New Mexico Electric Coop Capilla Transmission LineDecision Signed Date: 09/19/2025
ForestsCibola National Forest
DistrictsMountainair Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT. 5N., R. 5E., Sections 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15; T. 6N., R. 5E., Section 34, NMPM
Special use management