Latham Allotment Water System
To provide a reliable water source and better distribute wildlife and livestock, the USFS is proposing to install a water well, water pipeline, water storage tanks, and water troughs in the Latham grazing allotment.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Raton Canyon northeast of Capitan, NM on southern slope of Capitan Mountains.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 02/24/2022 |
| Decision | 05/2022 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 06/2022 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Smokey Bear Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Grazing Management
Project Activity:
Species Habitat Improvements; Grazing Structural Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Latham Allotment Water System
Decision Signed Date: 05/13/2022
Forests:
Lincoln National Forest
Districts:
Smokey Bear Ranger District
States:
New Mexico
Counties:
Lincoln
Legal Land Description:
Sections 8 and 17 of T. 9 S., R. 17 E., NMPM
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George Douds
901 Mechem Drive
Ruidoso, NM 88345
575-257-4095
george.douds@usda.gov
Last Updated: 5/25/2022