Black Mountain Water System Development Project

Current Status:
Developing Proposal

Location Summary:
Gila National Forest lands within the Black Mountain Allotment, approximately 39 miles north west of Winston, New Mexico. The project is located at T10S, R14W, Sec. 8, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 26, 29, 30,

Project Milestones:

Milestone	Date
NEPA Start Date	6/1/2026
Finding/Decision Date

Expected Analysis Type:
Categorical Exclusion

Categorical Exclusion:
USDA-01d-FSA

Lead Management Unit:
Black Range Ranger District

Project Purpose:
Grazing management; Watershed management

Project Decision Information

Expected Decision Date: 11/2026 (Estimated)

States:
New Mexico

Counties:
Catron

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Bret A. Mellott
c/o Black Range Ranger District
1804 N Date St
Truth or Consequences, New Mexico 87901
575-894-6677
bret.mellott@usda.gov

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

• FS Environmental Management
• CEQ's Guide to NEPA