Taos Canyon Forest and Watershed Restoration Project
The 83,000 Taos Canyon Forest and Watershed Restoration project would reduce fuel loading and restore forest structure, composition, and spatial distribution to maintain watersheds that are resilient to fire and protect adjacent communities.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Adjacent to Pueblo Ridge project, generally south of U.S. Highway 64, from the forest boundary to the east to the McGaffey project boundary and NM Highway 518 to the west, south as far as Cerro Vista.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 06/17/2024 |
| Comment Period | 06/11/2025 |
| 09/15/2025 | |
| Decision | 09/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 09/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
2021 Infrastructure: Emergency Actions
Lead Management Unit:
Carson National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
2021 Infrastructure: Emergency Actions
Project Purpose:
Forest Products; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Fuels Management; Watershed Management
Project Activity:
Road Decommissioning; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Trail Management; Road Improvements/Construction; Travel Management; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Taos Canyon Forest and Watershed Restoration Project
Decision Signed Date: 09/15/2025
Forests:
Carson National Forest
Districts:
Camino Real Ranger District
States:
New Mexico
Counties:
Colfax; Taos
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Peter Rich
208 Cruz Alta Road
Taos, NM 87571
575-758-6277
peter.rich@usda.gov
Last Updated: 9/17/2025