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Note: Not all projects may appear on map. See list below for complete list of projects with more information or documentation.
SOPA Reports
The Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) contains a list of proposed
actions for Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands that will soon begin or are currently undergoing environmental
analysis and documentation. It provides information so that you can become
aware of and indicate your interest in specific proposals. We encourage your
early and ongoing involvement in any proposals of interest to you.
Re-issue permits to current climbing outfitter/guide companies to conduct year-round climbing instruction, guided climbs and strike rescue classes on the Sandia Ranger District.
Installation of new fiber optic cable to the Mountainair Ranger District Office. Length of approximately 75 feet of excavation and up to 18 inches deep will be conducted for the installation.
The Forest Service was a cooperating agency, assisting the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in that Agency's geothermal leasing analysis and decision. The BLM issued a record of decision on 12/17/2008.
Prescribe burn approximately 1,200 acres of shortgrass prairie in March, prior to plover migration, to improve quality of mountain plover nesting and foraging habitat.
Plateau is requesting authorization to bury fiber optic cable 24" to 36" below existing disputed portions of the Kiowa National Grassland (Cibola NFNG) along the east side of the east ROW of NM HWY-402 and along the north side of CR C07 (Toney Rd)
Lincoln County are requesting to construct a new telecommunication tower at existing Lot 5 on Gallinas Peak communication site. The new construction will consist of tower, equipment shelter, generator and propane tank and possible a fence.
Issue an easement to McKinley County and authorize upgrade from single lane dirt road to double lane gravel road for access to an existing subdivision and a new subdivision authorized by the county.
WNMT proposes to install a fiber optic line totaling 4.6 mi/8.3ac across NFS lands. The line would consist of subsurface fiber optic cable. Additionally, five ground-level vault boxes with pedestals would be constructed within the ROW.
Proposal to designate the motorized transportation system on the district to
comply with the Travel Management Rule. End product will be a Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) that shows roads and trails open to motorized use.
Proposal for changes to roads and trails designated for motorized vehicle use on the district to
comply with the Travel Management Rule. End product will be a Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) that shows roads and trails open to motorized use.
proposal to install (4) concrete 10' x 21' pads within a 15' x 180' area adjacent to the Magdalena Ridge Observatory Interferometer (MROI). Each pad will support (2) automated telescopes on 30" pillars that will extend 6' below the pad surface.
The Forest Service proposes to restore riparian, aquatic, and wetland habitat on the Carson, Cibola, and Santa Fe National Forests, and the Kiowa Grasslands in New Mexico by implementing a variety of restoration activities.
Public Service Company of New Mexico is proposing the replacement of a sub-surface distribution line on National Forest System lands to allow for continued electric service to power Elena Gallegos Open Space's trailhead lights and restroom.
Proposal to construct & reconstruct trails; rehabilitate some trails & roads; prohibit cross-country travel, camping, and campfires; and amend the Forest Plan to allow fence installation in Bernalillo NRA.
Installation of approximately 45 acres of fiber optic cable above ground, along existing electric power transmission lines in Cibola County New Mexico.
Proposed sale of an approximately 40 acre former administrative site on national forest land about 4 miles west of Datil, NM. Sale would be under the authority of the Forest Service Facility Realignment and Enhancement Act of 2005.
Physical closures of up to 20 abandoned mine features with various methods, i.e. polyurethane foam, backfilling, fencing and or bat-friendly grates to correct physical safety hazards associated with abandoned mines.
Hazardous fuels reduction project including mechanical thinning, hand piling, and prescribed burning including broadcast and pile burning to create stand structures that will reduce the potential for crown fires.
Construction of 1 mile interpretive loop hiking trail near Talking Talons Leadership Center and about 1.5 mile of non-motorized access trail from Lower Pine trailhead (will connect with Coyote Trail #05619 on other end).
Physical closures of 49 abandoned mine features within the Zuni mountains using various methods, i.e. polyurethane foam, backfilling, fencing and or bat-friendly grates to provide for the safety of the general public.
