2025 Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) Quarterly Maintenance Part 1
PNM is requesting authorization to relocate electronic equipment and replace a pole near the Ellis Trailhead (Hwy 536), and to drive overland to replace a pole and use an off-highway vehicle on power line trail to repair a pole crossarm.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
In proximity of Ellis Trailhead, Sandia Mountains (East Side); also south of Tijeras, east of NM-337 in the vicinity of FR462 and Chamisoso & Coyote Chamisoso Link trails
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 06/09/2025 |
| Decision | 09/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 09/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Cibola National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Special Use Management
Project Activity:
Electric Transmission; Special Use Authorizations
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
2025 Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) Quarterly Maintenance Part 1
Decision Signed Date: 09/12/2025
Forests:
Cibola National Forest
Districts:
Sandia Ranger District
States:
New Mexico
Counties:
Bernalillo
Legal Land Description:
T11N, R5E, Sec 6; T11N, R4E, Sec 11; T10N., R5E., Sections 26 & 35
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Richard Wilhelm
2113 Osuna Road, NE, Suite A
Albuquerque, NM 87113
505-346-3842
Richard.Wilhelm@usda.gov
Last Updated: 9/30/2025