Jemez Mountain Electric Cooperative, Inc. (JMEC) Master Permit Reauthorization
JMEC is requesting a reauthorization of their master permit to maintain and operate approximately 349.49 acres of electrical lines (266.2 acres of distribution lines, 30.87 acres of buried distribution lines and 52.42 acres of overhead transmission lines), total of 133.355 miles, across NFS lands.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The authorization will cover approximately 133.355 miles in New Mexico, with 36.04 miles in Rio Arriba County, 89.15 miles in Sandoval, and 8.16 in Santa Fe County.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 11/3/2025 |
| Decision | 5/2026 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 1/2026 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Categorical Exclusion
Lead Management Unit:
Santa Fe National Forest
Project Purpose:
Special use management
Current Status:
Developing Proposal
Project Decision Information
Expected Decision Date: 5/2026 (Estimated)
States:
New Mexico
Counties:
Los Alamos; Rio Arriba; Sandoval
JUSTIN MAPULA
c/o Santa Fe National Forest
11 Forest Ln
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87508
505-438-5373
justin.mapula@usda.gov
Last Updated: 12/30/2025