Western New Mexico Communication, Fiber Optic Cable (ILEC Project 1) SUP; Grant and Hidalgo Counties

Location Summary:
The 9.5 mile proposed fiber optic installation is located along Highway 90 within the Burro Mountain area of the Silver City Ranger District

Project Milestones:

Milestone	Date
Scoping Start	01/28/2025
Decision	04/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation	05/2025 (Estimated)

Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo

Categorical Exclusion:
Ntia_C(8)

Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other

Lead Management Unit:
Gila National Forest All Units

Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations

Project Purpose:
Special Use Management

Project Activity:
Special Use Authorizations

Current Status:
In Progress

Forests:
Gila National Forest

Districts:
Silver City Ranger District

States:
New Mexico

Counties:
Grant

Legal Land Description:
Sections 19, 20, 30, and 36; T20S, R15W; Sections 2, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11; T21S, R16W; and Section 12, T21S, R17W

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Elisabeth Mizuno
3005 E. Camino del Bosque
Silver City, NM 88061-7863
575-388-8267
Elisabeth.Mizuno@usda.gov

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