The purpose of the project is to improve the ecosystem resilience of a priority landscape to future disturbances by restoring forest structure and composition and reducing the risk of catastrophic wildfire.
Location
The project area is located in the Manzano Mountains that lie directly east of the Rio Grande and west of the Land Grant/communities of Tajique and Torreon.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
05/20/2025
2
Decision
03/2026 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2026 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| Forests | Cibola National Forest |
| Districts | Mountainair Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T6NR5E, Sec 1-3, 10-15, 22 - 27; T6NR6E, Sec 4-9, 16-19; T7NR5E, Sec 22-27, 34-36; T7NR6E, Sec 31 and 32; New Mexico Principal Meridian |