Proposal to construct and install atmospheric sensing equipment to include (1) 14'x14' concrete pad which will support a 7' observatory dome, a telescope mount, plastic deck, (2) solar battery boxes, and (4) solar panels.
Location
Proposal falls within the existing special use authorization boundary for the Magdalena Ridge Observatory, Socorro County, New Mexico
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
11/22/2024
2
Decision
03/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2025 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Facility Improvements/Construction; Special Use Authorizations |
| New Mexico Tech Magdalena Ridge Observatory - Cosmos Project | Decision Signed Date: 03/03/2025 |
| Forests | Cibola National Forest |
| Districts | Magdalena Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T. 4S., R. 3W., Section 7, NMPM |