Gila National Forest Gravel Pits Project

Current Status:
Developing Proposal

Location Summary:
Includes 21 new and 26 existing rock source pits for development across the GNF, including six sites totaling 65.05 acres on the Black Range District, 18 sites totaling 223.78 acres on the Quemado District, 15 sites totaling 196.43 acres on the Reserve District, four sites totaling 39.45 acres on the Glenwood District, and four sites totaling 44.31 acres on the Silver City District. Additionally, one 4.37-acre site on the Wilderness District is identified for reclamation.

Project Milestones:

Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment

Lead Management Unit:
Gila National Forest

Project Purpose:
Minerals and geology

Project Decision Information

Expected Decision Date: 5/2027 (Estimated)

States:
New Mexico

Counties:
Catron; Grant; Hidalgo; Sierra; Socorro

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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