Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 10/01/2007 to 12/31/2007 This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact. Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact

Projects Occurring Nationwide Aerial Application of Fire - Fuels management In Progress: Expected:10/2007 10/2007 Christopher Wehrli Retardant 215 Comment Period Legal 202-205-1332 EA Notice 07/28/2006 [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to continue the aerial application of fire retardant to fight fires on National Forest System lands. An environmental analysis will be conducted to prepare an Environmental Assessment on the proposed action. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/fire/retardant/index.html Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. Nation Wide.

National Forest System Land - Regulations, Directives, In Progress: Expected:01/2008 02/2008 Kevin Lawrence Management Planning - Orders DEIS NOA in Federal Register 202-205-2613 Proposed Rule 08/31/2007 [email protected] EIS Est. FEIS NOA in Federal *NEW LISTING* Register 12/2007 Description: The Agency proposes to publish a rule at 36 CFR part 219 to finish rulemaking on the land management planning rule issued on January 5, 2005 (2005 rule). The 2005 rule guides development, revision, and amendment of land management plans. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/emc/nfma/2007_planning_rule.html Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. LEGAL - All units of the National Forest System. Agency-wide.

Santa Fe National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R3 - Southwestern Region

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Santa Fe National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R3 - Southwestern Region Cerro Pedernal Four Allotment - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:12/2007 01/2008 Julie Bain EA Scoping Start 03/30/2007 505-757-6121 EA Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] Notice 11/2007 Description: Development of grazing management strategies on the Youngsville, Mesa del Medio, Polvedera and Chicoma Alloments on the and Espanola Ranger Districts Location: UNIT - Espanola Ranger District, Coyote Ranger District. STATE - . COUNTY - Rio Arriba. Four Allotments; two west-central side of the Espanola Ranger District, just north of the VCNP and two on the southeastern corner of the Coyote RD. Forest Road 488 - Road management Completed Actual: 08/22/2007 08/2007 Mike Dechter Reconstruction and Road Use 505-829-3535 CE [email protected] Description: The Pueblo of Jemez is proposing to reconstruct 1.9 miles of existing FR 488 by improving road drainage. The purpose of this proposal is to provide access to the Pueblo of Jemez adequate for fuels reduction, forest health and commercial utilization. Location: UNIT - Cuba Ranger District, Jemez Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Sandoval. LEGAL - T19N, R1E, Sections 32 and 29. Forest Road 488 adjacent to Pueblo of Jemez land on the west side of the Cuba and Jemez Ranger Districts. Santa Fe N.F. Oil and Gas - Road management In Progress: Expected:11/2007 01/2008 Larry Gore Leasing Amendment and Road - Minerals and Geology DEIS NOA in Federal Register 505-438-7821 Management EIS - Land management planning 03/10/2006 [email protected] EIS Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 11/2007 Description: Forest Plan amendment for Oil and Gas leasing stipulations on unleased lands on the portion of the Forest within the San Juan Basin and the proposed closure and decommission of specific unnecessary roads on the Cuba Ranger District. Location: UNIT - Cuba Ranger District, Coyote Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Rio Arriba, Sandoval. Cuba and Coyote Ranger Districts.

Santa Fe National Forest Coyote Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region

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Santa Fe National Forest Coyote Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region Bear Paw Salvage - Forest products Completed Actual: 09/11/2007 10/2007 Chris Napp CE 505-438-7820 [email protected] Description: Harvesting of approximately 250 acres tree killed during the Bear Paw Fire, June 2006

Location: UNIT - Coyote Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Rio Arriba. LEGAL - T23N, R1E Sec 18. Coyote Ranger District, Santa Fe National Forest immediately southwest of Gallina, New Mexico. Canones Creek Watershed - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Developing Proposal Expected:09/2008 11/2008 Chris Napp Restoration Project - Watershed management Est. Scoping Start 01/2008 505-438-7820 EA - Vegetation management [email protected] *NEW LISTING* (other than forest products) - Special area management - Road management - Recreation management - Grazing management - Fuels management Description: Thinning (forest restoration), prescribed fire, road reconstruction, erosion control, meadow restoration and large woody material for aquatic habitat on approximately 5000 acres. Location: UNIT - Coyote Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Rio Arriba. LEGAL - T20N to T22N and R4E to R5E. The Canones Creek 5th Field Wateshed on the Coyote and Espanola Ranger Districts, south of Youngsville, NM. Cerro Pelon Forest Health - Watershed management On Hold N/A N/A Ruben Leal Thinning and Prescribed Fire - Fuels management 505-638-5526 Project - Vegetation management [email protected] CE (other than forest products) - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Description: Approximately 250 acres of salvage thinning to improve forest health, restore wildlife habitat, improve forage conditions and protect watershed conditions Location: UNIT - Coyote Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Rio Arriba. LEGAL - T21N, R3E, section 27. Coyote Ranger District, Santa Fe NF.

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Santa Fe National Forest Coyote Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region Cordovas Forest Restoration - Fuels management Developing Proposal Expected:03/2008 05/2008 John Phillips and Wildlife Habitat - Vegetation management Est. Scoping Start 11/2007 505 638-5526 Improvement Project (other than forest products) [email protected] CE - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Description: Thinning and prescribed fire on approximately 5200 acres.

Location: UNIT - Coyote Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Rio Arriba. LEGAL - T22N, R2E, sections 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 16 and 17. Coyote Ranger District/Santa Fe National Forest. Resumidero Campground - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:01/2008 10/2008 Chris Napp Improvement Project 215 Comment Period Legal 505-438-7820 EA Notice 08/11/2005 [email protected] Description: Capital Improvement project on the Resumidero Campground. Drinking water, waste/trash facilities, equistrian corrals, camp sites and group facilities. Location: UNIT - Coyote Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Rio Arriba. LEGAL - T22N, R2E. section 29. Coyote Ranger District/Santa Fe National Forest. The Rio Chama Wildlife - Watershed management In Progress: Expected:03/2008 04/2008 Chris Napp Management Prescribed Fire - Fuels management Scoping Start 09/10/2007 505-438-7820 Project - Vegetation management Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] CE (other than forest products) Notice 01/2008 *NEW LISTING* - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Special area management Description: Prescribed fire and prescribed natural fire (fire-use) is proposed on approximately 91,000 acres. Of that approx. 500 acres would be mechanically thinned. The project includes prescribed natural fire in the Chama River Canyon Wilderness. Location: UNIT - Coyote Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Rio Arriba. LEGAL - T23N to T25 N and R1E to R3E. North of NM Highway 96 to the Gallina River. West of the Chama W&S River to the western Santa Fe NF boundary.

Santa Fe National Forest Cuba Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region

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Santa Fe National Forest Cuba Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region BMG Erosion Repair - Road management Cancelled N/A N/A Larry Gore CE - Minerals and Geology 505-289-3264 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* - Watershed management Description: Maintainance to existing roads and areas adjacent to oil and gas structures because of damage caused by erosion. Location: UNIT - Cuba Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Rio Arriba. LEGAL - T25N, T26N, R1W. The northwest portion of the Cuba Ranger District off Forest Road 313. Deer Lake Estates Fuels - Fuels management Completed Actual: 08/08/2007 10/2007 Mike Dechter Reduction Phase II 505-829-3535 CE [email protected] Description: A 1,035 acre project south and west of the community of Deer Lake Estates to reduce the risk of high intensity wildfire. Project includes thinning on 600 acres and prescribed fire on all 1,035 acres. Location: UNIT - Cuba Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Rio Arriba, Sandoval. LEGAL - T 20N, R1W and R1E. Seven miles northeast of Cuba, adjacent to state highway 126. East Puerto Chiquito Mancos - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:04/2008 05/2008 Larry Gore Unit Gathering System Pipeline Scoping Start 06/02/2006 505-289-3264 Extension Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] EA Notice 11/2007 Description: Extend the East Puerto Chiquito Mancos Unit gathering system to the EPCMU #34/K 5 well. A 3 inch oil line and 2-inch gas line will be laid immediately adjacent to the existing road in the same trench. Location: UNIT - Cuba Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Rio Arriba. LEGAL - T. 26 N., R. 1 E., sec. 5, 8. Aproximately 2 miles north of the Town of Llaves. Forest Road 103 Vegetation - Vegetation management Developing Proposal Expected:09/2008 10/2008 Andy Vigil Management (other than forest products) Est. Scoping Start 12/2007 (505)289-3264 EA [email protected] Description: Thinning and prescribed fire on approximately 3,500 acres to change the existing vegetation structure so that the landscape is more resilient to disturbances, primarily fire and insect and disease. Location: UNIT - Cuba Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Rio Arriba. LEGAL - T 20N, R 1E. Adjacent to Forest Road 103 near the communities of Deer Lake Estates and Miller Estates.

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Santa Fe National Forest Cuba Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region La Jara Water Improvement - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:01/2007 04/2007 Mike Dechter CE Est. Scoping Start 12/2006 505-829-3535 x 3109 [email protected] Description: A proposal to modify the existing La Jara Water Facilities Special Use Permit to expand facilities by adding a new water storage tank, adding new backwash lines, and clearing trees within 30 feet of tank and chlorinator. Location: UNIT - Cuba Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Rio Arriba. LEGAL - T22N R1W Sec 23. Approximately 3 miles NE of the town of La Jara adjacent to Forest Road 28. Middle Rio de las Vacas - Watershed management Completed Actual: 08/29/2007 10/2007 Mike Dechter Restoration 505-829-3535 CE [email protected] Description: Habitat improvements such as streambank modification, fencing, and establishment of water catchments for alternative wildlife water sources adjacent to the Rio de las Vacas Location: UNIT - Cuba Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Sandoval. LEGAL - T 20N, R 1E, Section 35 and 36. directly south of Forest Road 539 and north of Chaparral girl scout camp. Ojitos Meadow Restoration and - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants On Hold N/A N/A Ramon Borrego Wildlife Habitat Improvement - Vegetation management 505-289-3264 Project (other than forest products) [email protected] CE - Fuels management Description: Thinning and prescribed fire on approximately 200 acres

Location: UNIT - Cuba Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Rio Arriba, Sandoval. LEGAL - T19N, R1E, sections 1 and 12. Cuba Ranger District, Santa Fe National Forest, Ojitos Mesa.

Santa Fe National Forest Espanola Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region Aspen Allotment Management - Grazing management Completed Actual: 09/12/2007 01/2008 Julie Bain Plan 505-757-6121 CE [email protected] Description: Create an AMP for the Aspen Allotment.

Location: UNIT - Espanola Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Rio Arriba. Espanola Ranger District.

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Santa Fe National Forest Espanola Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region Aspen Mountain Allotment - Grazing management Cancelled N/A N/A John Phillips CE 505-638-5526 [email protected] Description: Range allotment management plan

Location: UNIT - Espanola Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Santa Fe. LEGAL - T18N, R10-11E, NMPM, NM. Grazing allotment on west side of Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Buckman Water Diversion - Special use management In Progress: Expected:10/2007 01/2008 Sandy Hurlocker Project FEIS NOA in Federal Register 505-753-7331 EIS 05/18/2007 [email protected] Description: The Santa Fe National Forest and Taos Field Office propose to authorize the occupancy and use of National Forest System and Bureau of Land Management administered lands for the construction and operation of the Buckman Water Diversion. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/sfe Location: UNIT - Espanola Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Santa Fe. LEGAL - E 1/2, Section 35, T18N, R7E, NM Principal Meridian, Santa Fe County, New Mexico. SE shore of the Rio Grande in the NW corner of the area known as the Caja del Rio. . El Invierno Grazing Allotment - Grazing management Developing Proposal Expected:03/2008 06/2008 John Phillips EA Est. Scoping Start 10/2007 505 438-7821 [email protected] Description: Grazing allotment management plan

Location: UNIT - Espanola Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Santa Fe. LEGAL - T21-23N, R6-7E, NMPM, NM. Jemez Mountains, SW of US Highway 84, north of Espanola, NM. Hyde Park Wildland Urban - Fuels management In Progress: Expected:12/2007 01/2008 Claudia Standish Interface - Vegetation management Scoping Start 07/06/2006 505-753-7331 EA (other than forest products) Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] Notice 10/2007 Description: Mechanical thinning on approximately 825 acres and prescribed burning on approximately 1,000 acres.

Location: UNIT - Espanola Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Santa Fe. LEGAL - T17N, R10E, Sections 1, 2, 3, 10, 11, and 12 and T17N, R11E, Section 6. Along NM 475 (Hyde Park Rd) between subdivisions of Santa Fe, NM and .

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Santa Fe National Forest Espanola Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region Quemado Allotment - Grazing management Completed Actual: 09/12/2007 01/2008 Julie Bain Management Plan 505-757-6121 CE [email protected] Description: Develop an AMP for the Quemado Allotment

Location: UNIT - Espanola Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Rio Arriba. Espanola Ranger District.

Settlement Land Transfers: - Land ownership management In Progress: Expected:12/2007 03/2008 Mary Orr Pueblo de San Ildefonso and NOI in Federal Register (505)753-7331 Los Alamos County 06/22/2007 [email protected] EIS Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 10/2007 Description: Implements certain aspects of the Pueblo de San Ildefonso Claims Settlement Act of 2005 (PL 109-286). Portions of the Act considered in this analysis include transfer of about 8,000 acres of NFS and road improvements. Location: UNIT - Espanola Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, Santa Fe. LEGAL - T. 19 and 20 N.; R. 6 and 7 E. . North of the community of Los Alamos New Mexico, and adjacent to the west side of Los Alamos..

Santa Fe National Forest Jemez Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region Boone-Duran Pumice Mine - Minerals and Geology Developing Proposal Expected:08/2008 09/2008 Larry Gore EA Est. Scoping Start 10/2007 505-289-3264 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: A 35-acre pumice mine adjacent to the existing Utility Block Cerro del Pino pumice mine.

Location: UNIT - Jemez Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Sandoval. LEGAL - T18N, R3E, Sec 27. Located on the east side of Forest Road 10 on western flank of Cerro del Pino, adjacent to the existing Cerro del Pino mine.

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Santa Fe National Forest Jemez Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region Special - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:05/2008 05/2008 Mike Dechter Use Permit Est. Scoping Start 11/2007 505-829-3535 CE [email protected] Description: The project is to reissue a special use permit for recreation facilities within approximately 35 acres of National Forest land. These facilities are managed by the NM Department of Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources, State Parks Division. Location: UNIT - Jemez Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Sandoval. LEGAL - T19N R2E, Section 10. Forest Service inholding inside Fenton Lake State Park, adjacent to Highway 126. Jemez Collaborative Forest - Vegetation management Completed Actual: 09/12/2007 10/2007 Mike Dechter Restoration Project (other than forest products) 505-829-3535 CE [email protected] Description: A 392-acre ponderosa pine restoration project at two separate sites and a an area with heavy mistletoe infection. Project collaborators include The Nature Conservancy, Ecological Restoration Institute, University of Montana, and the Valles Caldera. Location: UNIT - Jemez Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Sandoval. LEGAL - T 18N, R3E Sections 1, 2 AND T 19N, R3E Sections 16, 21. Two sites: east of the East Fork Trailhead along Forest Trail 137 and north of the Redondo Campground. Lakes Fuels Reduction - Fuels management Developing Proposal Expected:08/2008 10/2008 Mike Dechter EA Est. Scoping Start 01/2008 505-829-3535 [email protected] Description: Thinning and prescribed fire within a 5,200-acre project area to reduce the risk of high intensity wildfire.

Location: UNIT - Jemez Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Sandoval. LEGAL - T 19N, R 2E. directly south of Forest Road 376 and directly north of Forest Road 604. Ponderosa, Vallecitos, and V- - Grazing management Completed Actual: 09/27/2007 09/2007 Derek Padilla double slash grazing allotments 505-829-3535 analysis [email protected] CE Description: Analysis of the Ponderosa, Vallecitos, and V-double slash grazing allotment for re-authorization of existing grazing permits Location: UNIT - Jemez Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Sandoval. LEGAL - T16N R3E, T17N R2E, T17N R3E, T18N R2E, T18N R3E, T19N R3E sections 32 and 33. Area extending from the southwestern boundary of Valles Caldera south to the southern Jemez District Boundary.

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Santa Fe National Forest Jemez Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region Sedillo Powerline Extension - Special use management In Progress: Expected:10/2007 10/2007 Mike Dechter CE Scoping Start 06/11/2007 505-829-3535 [email protected] Description: Jemez mountain Electric Co-op wants to install an overhead single phase 14,400 volt distribution powerline approximately 292 feet in length to serve Anthony Sedillo. This project will approve the overhead wires only. Location: UNIT - Jemez Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Sandoval. LEGAL - T19N, R3E, Sec 17. Southwest of the intersection of Forest Hill Rd and NM Hwy 4. Southpit Pumice Mine - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:01/2008 04/2008 Larry Gore Expansion Scoping Start 10/05/2005 505-289-3264 EA Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] Notice 10/2007 Description: Expansion of an existing pumic mine, approximately 48 acres

Location: UNIT - Jemez Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Sandoval. LEGAL - T18N, R3E, section 25. Jemez Ranger District, Santa Fe National Forest. State Highway 4 culvert - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Developing Proposal Expected:09/2008 09/2008 Amy Unthank replacement Est. Scoping Start 02/2008 505-842-3263 CE [email protected] Description: Replacement of three culverts under State Highway 4 to improve fish passage and habitat

Location: UNIT - Jemez Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Sandoval. LEGAL - T 18N, R4E. Culverts located under State Highway 4 at Las Conchas trailhead and El puente blanc0.

Santa Fe National Forest Pecos-Las Vegas Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region Apache-Glorieta Allotment - Grazing management Completed Actual: 09/18/2007 12/2007 Julie Bain Management Plan 505-757-6121 CE [email protected] Description: Develop an allotment management plan for the Apache-Glorieta Allotment

Location: UNIT - Pecos-Las Vegas Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - San Miguel, Santa Fe. LEGAL - T16 / 17 N, R11 / 12E. The Apache-Glorieta Allotment is located north of I-25, west of CR 63, and east of Canada de los Alamos, and south of the Santa Fe Watershed.

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Santa Fe National Forest Pecos-Las Vegas Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region Bear Lake Allotment - Grazing management Completed Actual: 09/18/2007 01/2008 Julie Bain Management Plan 505-757-6121 CE [email protected] Description: Develop an allotment management plan for the Bear Lake Allotment

Location: UNIT - Pecos-Las Vegas Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - San Miguel. LEGAL - T18 / 19N, R12 / 13E. The Bear Lake Allotment is located in the Pecos Wilderness.. Beaver Allotment Management - Grazing management Completed Actual: 09/18/2007 01/2008 Julie Bain Plan 505-757-6121 CE [email protected] Description: Develop an allotment management plan for the Beaver Allotment.

Location: UNIT - Pecos-Las Vegas Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - San Miguel. LEGAL - T18N R14E. The north half (approximately) of the Gallinas Watershed in the Pecos Wilderness, northwest of the city of Las Vegas. Colonias Allotment - Grazing management Completed Actual: 09/28/2007 01/2008 Julie Bain Management Plan 505-757-6121 CE [email protected] Description: Develop an allotment management plan for the Colonias Allotment

Location: UNIT - Pecos-Las Vegas Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - San Miguel. LEGAL - T15/16N, R13E. The Colonias Alloment is east of the Pecos Grant.. El Solitario Allotment - Grazing management Completed Actual: 09/18/2007 01/2008 Julie Bain Management Plan 505-757-6121 CE [email protected] Description: Develop an allotment management plan for the Solitario Allotment

Location: UNIT - Pecos-Las Vegas Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - San Miguel. LEGAL - T18N, R14/15E. The Solitario Allotment is located northeast of the Gallinas Watershed and west of Sapello..

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Santa Fe National Forest Pecos-Las Vegas Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region Forest Road 612 Realignment - Road management In Progress: Expected:12/2007 12/2007 Julie True EA 215 Comment Period Legal 505-757-6121 Notice 06/20/2007 [email protected] Description: Realign and improve Forest Road 612 for access to a subdivision on Rowe Mesa.

Location: UNIT - Pecos-Las Vegas Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Santa Fe. LEGAL - T15N, R11E, Section 10. Forest Road 612. Lot #17A Gallinas Canyon - Special use management In Progress: Expected:12/2007 12/2007 John Phillips CE Scoping Start 08/15/2005 505-638-5526 [email protected] Description: Re-build summer house that burned in a fire.

Location: UNIT - Pecos-Las Vegas Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - San Miguel. LEGAL - T17N, R14E, Section 15. Gallinas Canyon summer home area. Recreation Residence Special - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:12/2008 01/2009 John Phillips Use Permits - Recreation management Est. Scoping Start 01/2008 505-638-5526 EA [email protected] Description: Review and authorization of 110 recreation residence special use permits on the Pecos-Las Vegas Ranger District

Location: UNIT - Pecos-Las Vegas Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - San Miguel. Pecos River (Holy Ghost and Winsor) and Gallinas Canyons. San Geronimo Allotment - Grazing management Completed Actual: 09/28/2007 01/2008 Julie Bain Management Plan 505-757-6121 CE [email protected] Description: Develop an allotment management plan for the San Geronimo Allotment.

Location: UNIT - Pecos-Las Vegas Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - San Miguel. LEGAL - T15/16N, R14/15E. The San Geronimo Allotment is located west of the village of San Geronimo.

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Santa Fe National Forest Pecos-Las Vegas Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region San Ignacio Joint Ventures - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:10/2007 10/2007 Julie True Road Easement Est. Scoping Start 08/2007 505-757-6121 CE [email protected] Description: Provide easement for 1/2 mile of road into private property.

Location: UNIT - Pecos-Las Vegas Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - San Miguel. LEGAL - T16N, R11E, Section 19. Alamitos Canyon. San Jose Allotment - Grazing management Completed Actual: 09/18/2007 01/2008 Julie Bain Management Plan 505-757-6121 CE [email protected] Description: Develop an allotment management plan for the San Jose Allotment

Location: UNIT - Pecos-Las Vegas Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Mora, San Miguel. LEGAL - T19N R14E. Northern portion of the Pecos-Las Vegas Ranger District, east of the village of Le Doux. San Luis Allotment - Grazing management Completed Actual: 09/28/2007 01/2008 Julie Bain Management Plan 505-757-6121 CE [email protected] Description: Develop an allotment management plan for the San Luis Allotment

Location: UNIT - Pecos-Las Vegas Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - San Miguel. LEGAL - T15N, R14 / 15E. The allotment is located approximately north of 1-25 at the village of Ribera and south of Barrillas Peak.. Sapello Allotment Management - Grazing management Completed Actual: 09/18/2007 01/2008 Julie Bain Plan 505-757-6121 CE [email protected] Description: Develop an allotment management plan for the Sapello Allotment

Location: UNIT - Pecos-Las Vegas Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Mora, San Miguel. LEGAL - T18/19N R14E. Area north of the Gallinas Watershed, west of Gascon.

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Santa Fe National Forest Pecos-Las Vegas Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region Tecolote Allotment - Grazing management Completed Actual: 09/28/2007 01/2008 Julie Bain Management Plan 505-757-6121 CE [email protected] Description: Develop allotment management plan for the Tecolote Allotment.

Location: UNIT - Pecos-Las Vegas Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - San Miguel. LEGAL - T16/17N, R14E. The Tecolote Allotment is located south of the Gallinas Watershed and Johnson Mesa.. Tres Hermanos Allotment - Grazing management Completed Actual: 09/28/2007 01/2008 Julie Bain Management Plan 505-757-6121 CE [email protected] Description: Develop an allotment management plan for the Tres Hermanos Allotment

Location: UNIT - Pecos-Las Vegas Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - San Miguel. LEGAL - T14/15N, R14/15E. The Tres Hermanos Allotment is located west of the village of Tecolote. Valle Medio Allotment - Grazing management Completed Actual: 09/18/2007 01/2008 Julie Bain Management Plan 505-757-6121 CE [email protected] Description: Develop an allotment management plan for the Valle Medio Allotment

Location: UNIT - Pecos-Las Vegas Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - San Miguel. LEGAL - T18/19N R13E. Northern portion of the Ranger District in the Pecos Wilderness.

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