Categorical Exclusion Developing Proposal

Devils Canyon Mineral Pit Expansion 2026

Lincoln National Forest Lincoln, New Mexico Smokey Bear Ranger District

The Bureau of Land Management’s Roswell Field Office applied for a Free Use Permit in the Devils Canyon mineral material pit. The permit would be for the removal of up to 5,000 loose cubic yards (LCY) of gravel per year. The permit will expire 10 years from the date of issuance.

Location

Devils Canyon about 2 miles southeast of the Sierra Blanca Airport.

Project timeline

1
NEPA Start Date
3/25/2026
2
Finding/Decision Date

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical ExclusionBLM F(10) (516 DM 11.9)
Minerals and geology