Hale Lake Area Management
The Smokey Bear Ranger District is proposing changes to the management of lands near Hale Lake that would improve the access to a variety of recreation uses within the Hale Lake area, while addressing issues with travel management and recreation.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The Hale Lake area is located east of Ruidoso Downs, south of Hwy 70.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 08/09/2019 |
| Comment Period | 07/22/2020 |
| Objection Period Start | 09/18/2020 |
| Decision | 01/2021 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 02/2021 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Smokey Bear Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Road Management; Recreation Management
Project Activity:
Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Trail Management; Travel Management
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Hale Lake Area Management Project
Decision Signed Date: 01/13/2021
Forests:
Lincoln National Forest
Districts:
Smokey Bear Ranger District
States:
New Mexico
Counties:
Lincoln
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Andrew Ellis
901 Mechem Drive
Ruidoso, NM 88345
15756303008
Andrew.Ellis@usda.gov
Last Updated: 1/13/2021