McGaffey Forest and Rio Grande del Rancho Watershed Restoration
Part of Taos Valley Watershed Coalition's Landscape Restoration Strategy, the project proposes to re-establish fire-adapted forests, reduce the threat of severe effects from wildfire, provide wood products to communities, and improve wildlife habitat
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Located on both side of Highway 518, from the National Forest boundary on the north to US. Hill on the south and from Miranda Arroyo on the west to Bear Wallow Ridge and Maestas Ridge on the east.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 01/24/2018 |
| Comment Period | 03/02/2023 |
| Objection Period Start | 08/10/2023 |
| Decision | 10/2023 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 10/2023 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Camino Real Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Fuels Management; Watershed Management
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Watershed Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
McGaffey Forest and Rio Grande del Rancho Watershed Restoration
Decision Signed Date: 10/02/2023
Forests:
Carson National Forest
Districts:
Camino Real Ranger District
States:
New Mexico
Counties:
Taos
Legal Land Description:
T23N R12E sections 1, 11-14, &23-24; T23N R13E sections 2-11, 14-23, & 26-29; T24N R12E sections 13, 24-45, & 36; and T24N R13E sections 8-9 & 16-36; NMPM
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James Arciniega
P.O. Box 68
Penasco, NM 87553
575-758-6200
james.arciniega@usda.gov
Last Updated: 10/3/2023