La Jara Mesa Uranium Mine
Laramide Resources (USA) Inc. is proposing underground mine development, operation, and reclamation over a 20-year time span for uranium. The Cibola NF will be reviewing the 2012 DEIS and release an updated DEIS for public review and comment.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The mining claims are located on National Forest System land (Mt. Taylor Ranger District, Cibola National Forest) northeast of the town of Grants in Cibola County, New Mexico.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NOI in Federal Register | 05/14/2009 |
| DEIS NOA in Federal Register | 10/2025 (Estimated) |
| FEIS NOA in Federal Register | 02/2026 (Estimated) |
| Objection Period Start | 02/2026 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 08/2026 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 01/2027 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Impact Statement
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Mount Taylor Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Minerals And Geology
Project Activity:
Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Current Status:
In Progress
Forests:
Cibola National Forest
Districts:
Mount Taylor Ranger District
States:
New Mexico
Counties:
Cibola
Legal Land Description:
16.4 acres of northeast corner of Section 15, Township 12 North, Range 9 West, and 0.1 acre on Section 11, Township 12 North, Range 9 West
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Jenna Padilla
1800 Lobo Canyon Rd
Grants, NM 87020
505-346-3840 x0
jenna.padilla@usda.gov
Last Updated: 3/31/2025