Taos Ski Valley's 2010 Master Development Plan - Phase 1 Proposed Projects
On August 23, 2012, the Forest Service authorized Taos Ski Valley to develop 2 new chairlifts, 2 new gladed runs, a snowtubing area, mtn biking & snowshoeing trails, & a new drop-off at the base area, as well as, replace 3 chairlifts & reconfigure several parking lots within its current special use permit boundary. A Notice of Availability for the draft EIS was published in the Federal Register on January 13, 2012. See below for documents prepared to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
Project Summary
Location Summary:
TSV is a downhill ski area located in the Sangre de Cristo Mtns, about 20 miles NE of Taos, NM, at the terminus of SR 150, on the Rio Hondo, in Taos Co.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NOI in Federal Register | 11/23/2010 |
| DEIS NOA in Federal Register | 01/13/2012 |
| FEIS NOA in Federal Register | 09/06/2012 |
| Decision | 08/2012 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 03/2013 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Impact Statement
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Carson National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
215
Project Purpose:
Recreation Management
Project Activity:
Special Use Authorizations
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Taos Ski Valley
Decision Signed Date: 08/23/2012
Legal Notice Date: 09/06/2012
Forests:
Carson National Forest
Districts:
Questa Ranger District
States:
New Mexico
Counties:
Taos
Legal Land Description:
T. 27 N, R. 14 E, Sec. 9, 15, 16, 21
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Audrey Kuykendall
208 Cruz Alta Road
Taos, NM 87571
575-758-6200
akuykendall@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 9/17/2012