El Valle Fire Rehabilitation
The proposed action is to rehabilitate the El Valle Fire footprint to reduce ongoing impacts to the communities and values downhill and downstream. Treatments will reduce hillslope and channel erosion, and sedimentation.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
​The project area is located west of the community of El Valle and south of Las Trampas in Rio Arriba County, NM.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 11/18/2025 |
| Decision | 5/2026 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 6/2026 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Categorical Exclusion
Lead Management Unit:
Camino Real Ranger District
Project Purpose:
Watershed management
Current Status:
Developing Proposal
Project Decision Information
Expected Decision Date: 5/2026 (Estimated)
States:
New Mexico
Counties:
Rio Arriba; Taos
Jessica Suazo
c/o Camino Real Ranger District
15160 State Rd 75
Penasco, New Mexico 87553
575-758-6200
Jessica.Suazo@usda.gov
Last Updated: 2/2/2026