Devils Canyon Mineral Pit Expansion 2026

Current Status:
Completed

Location Summary:
Devils Canyon about 2 miles southeast of the Sierra Blanca Airport.

Project Milestones:

Expected Analysis Type:
Categorical Exclusion

Categorical Exclusion:
BLM F(10) (516 DM 11.9)

Lead Management Unit:
Smokey Bear Ranger District

Project Purpose:
Minerals and geology

Project Decision Information

Decision Signed Date: 6/25/2026

States:
New Mexico

Counties:
Lincoln

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Tanner Nygren
c/o Smokey Bear Ranger District
901 Mechem Dr
Ruidoso, New Mexico 88345
575-630-3008
tanner.nygren@usda.gov

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

• FS Environmental Management
• CEQ's Guide to NEPA