ILEC Reconnect 3 Subproject 2/3 Fiber Optic Project

Current Status:
Developing Proposal

Location Summary:
From approximately 10 miles west of Silver City, New Mexico along U.S. Highway 180 through Cliff to Alma, then the route extends along New Mexico State Highways 12 and 32 to Reserve and Apache Creek. The project would provide fiber optic cable to the Mule Creek area and to Luna along existing power poles in the San Francisco Mountains.​

Project Milestones:

Expected Analysis Type:
Categorical Exclusion

Categorical Exclusion:
NTIA C(8)

Lead Management Unit:
Gila National Forest

Project Purpose:
Special use management

Project Decision Information

Expected Decision Date: 8/2026 (Estimated)

States:
New Mexico

Counties:
Catron; Grant

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Maribeth Pecotte
c/o Gila National Forest
3005 E Camino Del Bosque
Silver City, New Mexico 88061
575-388-8211
Maribeth.Pecotte@usda.gov

• Comment/Object on Project
• Public Comment/Objection Reading Room

• FS Environmental Management
• CEQ's Guide to NEPA