Decision Memo Completed

Communications Permit - Hidalgo County Equipment in USFS Owned Improvements, Antelope Pass

Coronado National Forest Hidalgo, New Mexico Douglas Ranger District

Authorizing Hidalgo County's continued co-location of communications equipment within an existing Forest Service owned building and tower at Antelope Pass.

Location

Antelope Pass Communication Site on BLM Land; 10 miles west of Animas, NM south of NM Hwy 9

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/20/2025
2
Decision
06/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2025 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Communications Permit - Hidalgo County Equipment in USFS Owned Improvements, Antelope PassDecision Signed Date: 06/06/2025
ForestsCoronado National Forest
DistrictsDouglas Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT27S, R21W, Section 23, New Mexico Principal Meridian
Special use management