Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) Special Use Permit Reissuance EA
Renew and combine several special use permits into one master permit for the operation and maintenance of facilities and infrastructure; access; and vegetation management.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
PNM facilities within the GNF are limited to the Silver City, Glenwood, and Wilderness Ranger Districts in Grant, Hidalgo and Catron counties, New Mexico
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 12/13/2021 |
| Comment Period | 04/14/2023 |
| Objection Period Start | 09/2025 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 11/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 12/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Gila National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Special Use Management; Road Management
Project Activity:
Electric Transmission; Forest Vegetation Improvements; Special Use Authorizations; Road Maintenance
Current Status:
In Progress
Forests:
Gila National Forest
Districts:
Glenwood Ranger District; Wilderness Ranger District; Silver City Ranger District
States:
New Mexico
Counties:
Catron; Grant; Hidalgo
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Patsy Ramos
3005 E. Camino del Bosque
Silver City, NM 88061-7863
575-388-8374
patricia.ramos@usda.gov
Last Updated: 6/25/2025