San Isabel Forest DRUM Mine Adit Safety Closure Project
This proposal authorizes the closure of three hazardous mine features (two adits and one shaft) at three sites on the San Carlos Ranger District. Closures may include backfill, iron gates or foam.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Two sites on Sangre Mountains southwest of Westcliff, CO and one site on Spanish Peaks south of La Veta, CO
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 08/05/2025 |
| Decision | 01/2026 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 01/2026 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Minerals And Geology
Project Activity:
Abandoned Mine Land Clean-Up
Current Status:
In Progress
Forests:
Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
Districts:
San Carlos Ranger District
States:
Colorado
Counties:
Custer; Huerfano
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Cullen Lapointe
2840 Kachina Drive
Pueblo, CO 81008
413 325-7486
Cullen.Lapointe@usda.gov
Last Updated: 8/5/2025