Decision Memo In Progress

2026 Bear Trap Disaster Recovery

Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands Socorro, New Mexico Magdalena Ranger District

The project will rehabilitate the landscape (i.e., watershed, water resource features, soils) and improve infrastructure (i.e., roads, campgrounds, trails) damaged by the Bear Trap Fire and associated post-fire flooding.

Location

San Mateo Mountains, Beartrap Canyon, along FS Road 549 and 476.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/03/2025
2
Decision
07/2026 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2026 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityDeveloped Site Management; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Watershed Improvements
ForestsCibola National Forest
DistrictsMagdalena Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT4S R7W, T4S, R6W, T5S R7W, T5S R6W, T6S R7W, T6S R6W, T6S R8W
Recreation managementWatershed managementRoad management