2026 Bear Trap Disaster Recovery
The project will rehabilitate the landscape (i.e., watershed, water resource features, soils) and improve infrastructure (i.e., roads, campgrounds, trails) damaged by the Bear Trap Fire and associated post-fire flooding.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
San Mateo Mountains, Beartrap Canyon, along FS Road 549 and 476.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 12/2025 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 07/2026 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 07/2026 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Lead Management Unit:
Magdalena Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Recreation Management; Watershed Management; Road Management
Project Activity:
Developed Site Management; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Watershed Improvements
Current Status:
Developing Proposal
Forests:
Cibola National Forest
Districts:
Magdalena Ranger District
States:
New Mexico
Counties:
Socorro
Legal Land Description:
T4S R7W, T4S, R6W, T5S R7W, T5S R6W, T6S R7W, T6S R6W, T6S R8W
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Brittany Lewellen
Box 45
Magdalena, NM 87825
505-274-4519
Brittany.Lewellen@usda.gov
Last Updated: 11/26/2025